I am able to analyze the energy pathways through the different trophic levels of a Connect the similarities of the flow of energy in terrestrial food web or energy pyramid. and aquatic ecosystems by comparing the ecological 5.0 efficiencies of respective food chains . I am able to evaluate the energy pathways through the different trophic levels of a Construct a food web and energy pyramid a sample food web or energy pyramid. ecosystem. Organisms should be identified according to Score/Step 4.0 their trophic level. I am able to trace the energy pathways through the different trophic levels of a food Use a food chain pyramid chart and organism cards to 3.0 Target organize them at the appropriate trophic level. web or energy pyramid. (Learning Goal) I am able to identify from where a certain trophic level gets its energy. Interpret a trophic energy pyramid to identify the 1st, 2nd Score/Step 2.0 and 3rd trophic levels according to its source of energy. I am able to recognize organisms as producers, consumers, and/or decomposers. Score/Step 1.0 SC.912.L.18.12: Discuss the special properties of water that contribute to Earth’s suitability as an environment for life: cohesive behavior, ability to moderate temperature, expansion upon freezing, and versatility as a solvent. (Cognitive Complexity: Level 2: Basic Application of Skills & Concepts) Scale Learning Progression Sample Progress Monitoring and Assessment Activities I am able to summarize the properties of water and analyze how these properties Rank the properties of water in order of importance to living make water essential for life on Earth. things and explain your reasoning. Score/Step 5.0 I am able to summarize the properties of water and how these properties make Investigate the properties of water and relate them to their water essential for life on Earth. importance to living things. Score/Step 4.0 I am able to summarize the properties of and relate how these properties make Explain how polarity and hydrogen bonding affects each of the properties of water. water essential for life on Earth. Score/Step 3.0 Target (Learning Goal) multiple biological scenarios identify the specific property of water being illustrated.
5.0 I am able to analyze the energy pathways through the different trophic levels of a food web or energy pyramid. Connect the similarities of the flow of energy in terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems by comparing the ecological efficiencies of respective food chains . Score/Step 4.0 I am able to evaluate the energy pathways through the different trophic levels of a food web or energy pyramid. Construct a food web and energy pyramid a sample ecosystem. Organisms should be identified according to their trophic level. 3.0 Target (Learning Goal) I am able to trace the energy pathways through the different trophic levels of a food web or energy pyramid. Use a food chain pyramid chart and organism cards to organize them at the appropriate trophic level. Score/Step 2.0 I am able to identify from where a certain trophic level gets its energy. Interpret a trophic energy pyramid to identify the 1st, 2nd and 3rd trophic levels according to its source of energy. Score/Step 1.0 I am able to recognize organisms as producers, consumers, and/or decomposers. SC.912.L.18.12: Discuss the special properties of water that contribute to Earth’s suitability as an environment for life: cohesive behavior, ability to moderate temperature, expansion upon freezing, and versatility as a solvent. (Cognitive Complexity: Level 2: Basic Application of Skills & Concepts) Scale Learning Progression Sample Progress Monitoring and Assessment Activities Score/Step 5.0 I am able to summarize the properties of water and analyze how these properties make water essential for life on Earth. Rank the properties of water in order of importance to living things and explain your reasoning. Score/Step 4.0 I am able to summarize the properties of water and how these properties make water essential for life on Earth. Investigate the properties of water and relate them to their importance to living things. Score/Step 3.0 Target (Learning Goal) I am able to summarize the properties of and relate how these properties make water essential for life on Earth. Explain how polarity and hydrogen bonding affects each of the properties of water. multiple biological scenarios identify the specific property of water being illustrated.
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