Unit 7 - Ecology
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Concept 1:
Introduction to Ecology |
Concept 2:
Biogeochemical Cycles |
Objectives:
1. List the characteristics an organism must possess in order to be considered living. 2. Differentiate between sexual and asexual reproduction. 3. Give an example of a stimulus and a response. 4. List the levels of ecological organization, starting with the broadest to the most specific. 5. List the levels of classification used by taxonomists to organize life. 6. Interpret a cladogram in order to make statements about relationships between organisms. 7. Classify organisms using a dichotomous key. |
Objectives:
1. Explain why matter must cycle. 2. Summarize in words or drawings the specific stages in each biogeochemical cycle (water, carbon, and nitrogen cycles). If illustrating, be sure to clearly label each stage in a way that it shows what occurs. 3. Highlight one unique feature for each cycle. 4. List an example for how living organisms (both human and non-human) play a role in each geochemical cycle. 5. Given a diagram of any biogeochemical cycle, be able to label the stages illustrated. 6. Given specific stages, be able to state which biogeochemical cycle(s) they may belong to. |
Vocabulary:
Ecology Metabolism Organism Population Community Ecosystem Biome Biosphere Biodiviersity Taxonomy Binomial nomenclature Cladogram Dichotomous key |
Vocabulary:
Biogeochemical cycles Aquifer Eutrophication |
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– Ivo Vegter11th April 2023 by Editor BizNews
– Ivo Vegter11th April 2023 by Editor BizNews