I am able to analyze data and information about population dynamics and limiting Design an experiment to test the effects of limiting factors on factors to explain a change in carrying capacity, the effect of population size, or the the growth of a sample population. (Examples of limiting Score/Step 5.0 distribution of species in various types of ecosystems. factors can be either abiotic temperature, nutrients or – biotic competition, predation, disease.) – I am able to evaluate data and information about population dynamics and limiting Evaluate given data from a population growth experiment to factors to account for a change in carrying capacity, the effect of population size, or hypothesize the impact of limiting factors on the population size. (Examples of limiting factors can be either abiotic the distribution of species in various types of ecosystems. Score/Step 4.0 – temperature, nutrients or biotic competition, predation, – disease.) I am able to identify limiting factors and other population dynamics. Classify limiting factors as abiotic and biotic and predict their effect on population’s size. (Examples of limiting factors can Score/Step 3.0 Target be either abiotic temperature, nutrients or biotic – – (Learning Goal) competition, predation, disease.) I am able to identify that population change over time. Interpret a graph of a population’s growth over time. Score/Step 2.0 I am able to define a population. Score/Step 1.0 SC.912.L17.8: Recognize the consequences of the losses of biodiversity due to catastrophic events, climate changes, human activity, and the introduction of invasive, nonnative species. (Cognitive Complexity: Level 3: Strategic Thinking & Complex Reasoning) Scale Learning Progression Sample Progress Monitoring and Assessment Activities I am able to predict positive and negative consequences that may result from a Analyze and synthesize information from scientific journals, reduction in biodiversity. local newspapers and other media sources to evaluate the 5.0 impact of climate change on biodiversity. I am able to predict positive and/or negative consequences that may result from a Assess the impact of the loss of biodiversity as a result of reduction in biodiversity. events such as natural disasters (hurricanes, tornadoes, Score/Step 4.0 fires, and tsunamis), climate change and human activities (pollution, habitat fragmentation, invasive species).
Score/Step 5.0 I am able to analyze data and information about population dynamics and limiting factors to explain a change in carrying capacity, the effect of population size, or the distribution of species in various types of ecosystems. Design an experiment to test the effects of limiting factors on the growth of a sample population. (Examples of limiting factors can be either abiotic – temperature, nutrients or biotic – competition, predation, disease.) Score/Step 4.0 I am able to evaluate data and information about population dynamics and limiting factors to account for a change in carrying capacity, the effect of population size, or the distribution of species in various types of ecosystems. Evaluate given data from a population growth experiment to hypothesize the impact of limiting factors on the population size. (Examples of limiting factors can be either abiotic – temperature, nutrients or biotic – competition, predation, disease.) Score/Step 3.0 Target (Learning Goal) I am able to identify limiting factors and other population dynamics. Classify limiting factors as abiotic and biotic and predict their effect on population’s size. (Examples of limiting factors can be either abiotic – temperature, nutrients or biotic – competition, predation, disease.) Score/Step 2.0 I am able to identify that population change over time. Interpret a graph of a population’s growth over time. Score/Step 1.0 I am able to define a population. SC.912.L17.8: Recognize the consequences of the losses of biodiversity due to catastrophic events, climate changes, human activity, and the introduction of invasive, nonnative species. (Cognitive Complexity: Level 3: Strategic Thinking & Complex Reasoning) Scale Learning Progression Sample Progress Monitoring and Assessment Activities 5.0 I am able to predict positive and negative consequences that may result from a reduction in biodiversity. Analyze and synthesize information from scientific journals, local newspapers and other media sources to evaluate the impact of climate change on biodiversity. Score/Step 4.0 I am able to predict positive and/or negative consequences that may result from a reduction in biodiversity. Assess the impact of the loss of biodiversity as a result of events such as natural disasters (hurricanes, tornadoes, fires, and tsunamis), climate change and human activities (pollution, habitat fragmentation, invasive species).
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