How Do We Influence Each Other and the World?

Diversity, What is it?

theconditionofhavingorbeingcomposed ofdifferingelements:variety;especially:the inclusionofdifferenttypesofpeople(aspeople ofdifferentracesorcultures)inagroupor organization Biodiversity:biologicaldiversityinan environmentasindicatedbynumbersof differentspeciesofplantsandanimals

What influences act on us to become individuals?

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If we are each different, How do we influence each other?

Religion Location Common Interests PeerPressure Networks FamilyTraditions Sports Clicks

SO IF WE ARE INFLUENCED AND WE INFLUENCE EACH OTHER, WHAT INFLUENCES DO WE HAVE ON THE WORLD?

WeWillLearnAbout: EcosystemsandBiomes Whatisourimpacton them Whatwecandotohelp locallyandglobally

 HowtomaintainourPlantJournals Howdohumangenerated(stressors)solutions effectplantgrowth? Howtoexploreawebquest,learningaboutthe majorbiomesoftheworld Followourclassblogwithcomments,questionsand anyinterestingpoints.(atleast3duringthisunit) Developideastoimproveournegativeinfluences onecosystems Learntodesignawebpage

 FieldTrip:Whatecosystemsexistinour community? Whatspeciesarewithinit? Howtographandanalyzedatacollectedonsite FinalAssessmentisgoingtobeamultiple choicetestreviewingtheterminologyfollowed by2essayquestionsoneregardingbiomesand oneonhumaninfluencesintheenvironment.

Wegettodosomeplanting! Ingroupswewillplant4 tomatoplantsandlabelthem

What is in store for tomorrow

What Solutions We Will Be Using?

Water: Acetic acid:Vinegar,isoneofthesimplest carboxylicacids.Industriallyderivedfromthe productionofwoodglueandphotographicfilm andisusedcommonlyasafoodadditive. Saline Solution:SodiumChloride(NaCl),Salt. Gibberellic Solution: Isaplanthormonethat developsinareaswherewaterrunofffrom certainfertilizersareused.

So What Is the Big Question?

Homework:
Before coming to class Monday please go to http://library.thinkquest.org/08aug/00473/ whatisit.html and review the quick links about biodiversity. Bring in a short written response to the question: Why is it so important to protect biodiversity?