Unit 2: Energy & Matter in Ecosystems
Weekly Syllabus
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Learning Targets
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Learning Target 5 - I can compare and contrast energy flow and chemical cycling and describe the implications of this for an ecosystem.
Learning Target 6 - I can explain and interpret how chemicals are cycled in an ecosystem.
Learning Target 7 - I can relate the First Law of Thermodynamics to the movement and use of energy in ecosystems as well as living things.
Learning Target 8 - I can describe the process of photosynthesis and explain its significance for life on Earth.
Learning Target 9 - I can describe how organisms build, break down, and use organic macromolecules.
Learning Target 10 - I can describe the process of cellular respiration and explain its significance for life on Earth.
Answers to Various Assignments
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Energy Flow/Nutrient Cycles Presentation
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Macromolecules Presentation
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Photosynthesis Presentation
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Cellular Respiration Presentation
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Useful Links
Here are links to various resources that may help you understand the topics discussed during this unit. If the links are no longer valid, please let me know so that I can update them. Thank you !
Bozeman Science: Chemical Cycles
Bozeman Science: Photosynthesis (more detail than you need; stop at 8:40 mark)
Bozeman Science: Macromolecules
Bozeman Science: Dehydration Synthesis and Hydrolysis
Bozeman Science: Cellular Respiration (more detail than you need)
Bozeman Science: Anaerobic Respiration (more detail than in the cellular respiration video)