Do Now: Invasive Species

Quick question Has diversity impacted humans today, meaning are humans today different than humans 100 years ago?Explain

Do now Part II Question

HomeworkVocab Words Quiz on Friday 1 through 5551. Oligotrophic52. Polychlorinated biphenyls53. Hydrophobic54. Urban sprawl55. Biosphere ReservesReading pages 251-263 stopping at What are the benefits and impacts of GM crops.

Pre-Lab report (Cover on Thurs)Prior to actually doing the lab report you are expected to write up a pre-lab report consisting of:Title of the lab along with your namePurpose: What am I supposed to learn by doing this lab?Materials: This should list the materials that were needed to carry out this activity. Procedure: Follow the hand out.Hypothesis:What do you think will be the outcome of the lab and fully explained why you expect this outcome. Due Monday, this pre-lab will be added to once the final lab is completed.

New material Chapter 10Undernourished, Malnourished, over-nourished.Explain what YOU think the difference between each term maybe. Examples might help. MalnourishedUndernourishedOver-nourished

New material Chapter 10The standard is 2000 cal./dayUndernourished, Malnourished, over-nourished.Kwashiorkor MalnourishedUndernourishedOver-nourished

New Material Create two lists: First, list what are genetically modified organisms (GMO). Explain and give examples.Second, what are the pros (one list) and cons (another list) of GMOs.

GMOs?We know that in many parts of the world there is certainly not enough food to feed everyone. So if that is true should the country with the greatest technology be using everything in our power to make more food available?

New Material Begin reading 251 252 stopping at We are producing.At your table discuss the situation with the maize in Mexico.Where the Mexicans over-reacting or was this a legitimate issue? If so why? If not, why were they so upset? Write down the reasons?

New material Chapter 10Green Revolution greater use of technology to improve farming techniques, increase crop yields and allow the population to grow.

New material Chapter 10Crop Diversity versus monoculturesWhat are the pros & cons of monocultures?With the use of your notes only, at your table come up with three negatives aspects of monocultural agriculture.

New material Chapter 10What are genetically modified crops? Give an example and why are they feared?

New material Chapter 10Explain the purpose of the Doomsday Seed Vault?Is it truly necessary? Explain

New material Chapter 10Pesticides versus BiocontrolsSea otters and their roleKudzu and Cane ToadsIPM (integrated Pest Management)

New material Chapter 10What happens when invasive species are introduced

Reminder of HomeworkVocab Words Quiz on Friday 1 through 6561. Endemic Species62. Photovoltaics 63. Law of Averages64. Habitat versus Niche65. Directional (Natural) SelectionReading pages 260 270 stopping at Aquaculture brings benefits. Due next class