Ecology
Each unit below is taught for approximately five to seventeen days.
Each unit below is taught for approximately five to seventeen days.
Unit 1: Introduction to Environmental Science
Unit 1: Introduction to Environmental Science
SOLs: BIO. 1 & BIO. 8
SOLs: BIO. 1 & BIO. 8
- Science and the Environment
- Tools of Environmental Science
Unit 2: Ecology
Unit 2: Ecology
SOLs: BIO.7b-c & BIO. 8a-e
SOLs: BIO.7b-c & BIO. 8a-e
Organization of Life
Organization of Life
- Ecosystems: Everything is Connected
- Evolution
- Diversity of Living Things
How Ecosystems Work
How Ecosystems Work
- Energy Flow in Ecosystems
Understanding Populations
Understanding Populations
- How Populations Change in Size
- How Species Interact with Each Other
How Ecosystems Work
How Ecosystems Work
- Cycling of matter
- How Ecosystems Change
Unit 3: Ecology - Plants
Unit 3: Ecology - Plants
SOLs: BIO.4c & BIO. 2d
SOLs: BIO.4c & BIO. 2d
Plants
Plants
- Characteristics
- Photosynthesis
- Trees
- Plant Structure: Leaves
Unit 4: Ecology - Biomes
Unit 4: Ecology - Biomes
SOLs: BIO. 8a
SOLs: BIO. 8a
Biomes
Biomes
- What is a Biome
- Forest Biomes
- Grassland, Desert, Tundra Biomes
Unit 5: Ecology - Aquatic Ecosystems
Unit 5: Ecology - Aquatic Ecosystems
SOLs: BIO. 8d & e and ES. 8
SOLs: BIO. 8d & e and ES. 8
Aquatic Ecosystems
Aquatic Ecosystems
- Freshwater Ecosystems
- Marine Ecosystems
- Chesapeake Bay
Unit 6: Populations
Unit 6: Populations
SOLs: BIO. 8 a, d-e
SOLs: BIO. 8 a, d-e
Populations
Populations
- Human Population
- Biodiversity
Unit 7: Water and Land
Unit 7: Water and Land
SOLs: ES.8a-e, ES. 11d, BIO. 8d &e
SOLs: ES.8a-e, ES. 11d, BIO. 8d &e
Water
Water
- Water Resources
- Water Use and Management
- Water Pollution
Land
Land
- How We Use Land
- Urban Land Use
- Land Management and Conservation
Soil
Soil
- Soil Profile, Chemistry, Erosion
Unit 8: Mineral and Energy Resources
Unit 8: Mineral and Energy Resources
SOLs: BIO. 8d
SOLs: BIO. 8d
Waste
Waste
- Solid Waste
- Reducing Solid Waste
- Hazardous Waste
Unit 9: Our Health and Our Future
Unit 9: Our Health and Our Future
SOLs: BIO. 8d
SOLs: BIO. 8d
The Environment and Human Health
The Environment and Human Health
- Case Studies 1 and 2
The remainder of the days will be used for SOL Review and Enrichment Activities.
The remainder of the days will be used for SOL Review and Enrichment Activities.