I can describe examples of competition, F.1.h symbiosis, and predation. 3. How does the I can explain the concept of carrying capacity. F.1.i environment I can describe the growth of populations, F.1.j impact including exponential and logistic growth. populations? I can explain the process of ecological F.1.k succession and describe the communities that result. 4. How do I can discuss and evaluate the significance of F.1.m, F.1.l humans impact human interference with major ecosystems. ecosystems? Critical Vocabulary Abiotic Carrying Capacity Herbivore Pioneer Species Age Structure Climax Community Limiting Factors Population Density Biodiversity Commensalism Logistic Growth Predator/Prey Relationship Biogeochemical Cycles Decomposers Mutualism Primary Succession Biomass Ecological Succession Niche Rule of 10% Biotic Energy Pyramid Nitrogen Cycle Secondary Succession Carbon Cycle Exponential Growth Nitrogen Fixation Symbiosis Carnivore Habitat Parasitism Water Cycle Unit 10: Ecology Writing Assignments: Analyze a scientific news Opinion Paper Energy Editorial or Brochure Readings: News articles Hare/Lynx Article-Mentalfloss.com Labs/Activities: Food Web Energy Flow Activity Population Growth Exponential Growth Activity Energy in the US Webquest ACT Prep: The Thursday Before ACT Practice with data, reading graphs, and conflicting viewpoints incorporated into reading and writing activities each week. Career Biology/Ecology Career of the Month Arts and Humanities: Food Web Assessments: Bell Ringers
I can describe examples of competition, symbiosis, and predation. F.1.h 3. How does the environment impact populations? I can explain the concept of carrying capacity. F.1.i I can describe the growth of populations, including exponential and logistic growth. F.1.j I can explain the process of ecological succession and describe the communities that result. F.1.k 4. How do humans impact ecosystems? I can discuss and evaluate the significance of human interference with major ecosystems. F.1.m, F.1.l Critical Vocabulary Abiotic Age Structure Biodiversity Biogeochemical Cycles Biomass Biotic Carbon Cycle Carnivore Carrying Capacity Climax Community Commensalism Decomposers Ecological Succession Energy Pyramid Exponential Growth Habitat Herbivore Limiting Factors Logistic Growth Mutualism Niche Nitrogen Cycle Nitrogen Fixation Parasitism Pioneer Species Population Density Predator/Prey Relationship Primary Succession Rule of 10% Secondary Succession Symbiosis Water Cycle Unit 10: Ecology Writing Assignments: Analyze a scientific news Opinion Paper Energy Editorial or Brochure Readings: News articles Hare/Lynx Article-Mentalfloss.com Labs/Activities: Food Web Energy Flow Activity Population Growth Exponential Growth Activity Energy in the US Webquest ACT Prep: The Thursday Before ACT Practice with data, reading graphs, and conflicting viewpoints incorporated into reading and writing activities each week. Career Biology/Ecology Career of the Month Arts and Humanities: Food Web Assessments: Bell Ringers