Monday, August 27
Natural Selection and Evolution
Read the article on natural selection and write about how it plays an important role in changes to living organisms. Read the debate over intelligent design and evolution and write the strongest persuasive points by each author. Then, write which side you think is most clearly demonstrated in nature and give supporting details.
Natural Selection Article
Intelligent Design/Evolution Debate
Tuesday, August 28
Ecology in our world.
Chapter 6
Wednesday, August 29
Alternative Energy and its effect on Ecosystems
1st, 3rd, and 5th hours: After watching the video from TED, discuss and defend your position on alternative energy, specifically noting its effect on the environment and organisms.
Debate: Does the world need nuclear energy?
2nd and 4th hours: After watching the video from TED, discuss and defend your position on using land for agriculture, specifically noting its effect on the environment and organisms.
How do we feed the world without destroying it?
Thursday, August 30
Quiz over cells, cell division, tissues, natural selection, and ecology.
