Unit 1: The Living World - EcosystemsDeveloping Understanding:
The first unit sets the foundation for the course by examining the Earth as a system with interdependent components, processes, and relationships. Students will examine the distribution of resources in ecosystems and its influences on species interactions. There is a global distribution of terrestrial and aquatic biomes—regional ecosystems—that each have specific environmental features based on their shared climate. This distribution is dynamic, and it has changed due to global climate change. Each ecosystem relies on biogeochemical cycles for survival. These cycles facilitate the acquisition and transfer of energy into usable forms, and they can be altered by human activities. In subsequent units, students will apply their understanding of ecosystems to the living world and examine the importance of biodiversity. |
Calendar
Monday9/2
Labor Day - No School |
Tuesday9/3
In Class: Topic: Ecosystem Ecology Activity 1 - Comparing Ecosystems VR Activity 2 - Ecosystem Field Walk Canvas: Movement of Energy Notes & Quiz (Due Wed) |
Wednesday9/4
In Class Topic: Ecosystem Ecology Cont. Activity 3 - GPP/NPP Mini Lab Activity 4/HW - Ecology POGILS Canvas: Community Ecology Module Work |
Thursday9/5
INCLEMENT WEATHER |
Friday9/6
INCLEMENT WEATHER |
9/9
In Class: Topic: Matter Cycling Activity 5 - Biogeochemical Cycles Posters & Nutrient Cycles POGIL HW - EdPuzzle - Biogeochemical Cycles Module 6, 7, & 20 Reading Quiz |
9/10
In Class: Topic: Matter Cycling Activity 5 - Biogeochemical Cycles Posters & Nutrient Cycles POGIL (Continued) Progress Check 1 DUE Tuesday before SOAR |
9/11
In Class Topic: Terrestrial Biomes Activity 6 - Biomes Projects Activity 7- Biomes & Biodiversity POGIL |
9/12
In Class: Topic: Aquatic Biomes Module 12 and 13 Reading Quiz Activity 6 cont: Finish Biomes Project & Presentations HW FRQ Due |
9/13
Unit 1 Exam Notebook Check Unit Assignments Due (Reading Guide & Case Studies) |
Homework
ALL HOMEWORK IS DUE ON TEST DAY UNLESS SPECIFIED.
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ReadingsChapter 3, Module 6; Chapter 6, Module 20
Chapter 3. Module 7 Chapter 4, Module 12; Chapter 4, Module 13 |
PowerPoint Notes & Graphic Organizer
Topic 1 - Ecosystem Ecology
Topic 2 - Matter Cycling Topic 3 - Terrestrial Ecology Topic 4 - Aquatic Ecology Videos |
Resources & Documents
https://www.thebiozone.com/biolinks/ecology/
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Student ObjectivesI can...
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