Sustaining Earth's Ecosystems
Throughout this unit we will be exploring and connecting the fields of ecology and environmental science. We will begin by examining the basic ecological principles of abiotic and biotic interactions and the energy flow between them. You will then be introduced to the effects that we, as humans, have on the ecosystems.
There will be three areas of focus throughout this unit:
1. Biomes & Ecosystems:
We will be looking at conduction, convection, and radiation and the roles they play on energy transfer in our daily lives.
2. Energy Flow & Nutrient Systems:
We will be looking at our responsibilities as members of society to act as responsible custodians of the planet. What are we able to do to help sustain and improve the Earth's current atmosphere? It is after all our home.
3. Continual Change of Ecosystems:
We will be looking at the movement of the Earth's plates. Our continents and oceans have not always been in the same spot. In fact, are they every in the same spot or are they constantly moving?
As always, these lessons are not meant to be completed in isolation. Throughout the lessons you are encouraged to discuss with others in the course, sharing ideas within Google Documents, and others. This will allow me and your fellow classmates to help you and others get through any roadblocks. All while strengthening your learning.
There will be three areas of focus throughout this unit:
1. Biomes & Ecosystems:
We will be looking at conduction, convection, and radiation and the roles they play on energy transfer in our daily lives.
2. Energy Flow & Nutrient Systems:
We will be looking at our responsibilities as members of society to act as responsible custodians of the planet. What are we able to do to help sustain and improve the Earth's current atmosphere? It is after all our home.
3. Continual Change of Ecosystems:
We will be looking at the movement of the Earth's plates. Our continents and oceans have not always been in the same spot. In fact, are they every in the same spot or are they constantly moving?
As always, these lessons are not meant to be completed in isolation. Throughout the lessons you are encouraged to discuss with others in the course, sharing ideas within Google Documents, and others. This will allow me and your fellow classmates to help you and others get through any roadblocks. All while strengthening your learning.