Ecosystems: Energy and Matter Transfer
Ecosystems: Energy and Matter Transfer
How does the transfer of matter and energy shape ecosystems?
Adaptive Perseverance & Critical Thinking: Tackling complex environmental issues requires persistence and a deep analysis of ecological relationships.
Learner’s Mindset & Global Citizenship: Cultivating an awareness of how ecosystems function globally and the importance of preserving these systems for future generations.
Communication & Collaboration: Effectively sharing findings and working together to propose actionable solutions for environmental sustainability.
What roles do producers, consumers, and decomposers play in the flow of energy through an ecosystem?
How do abiotic factors influence the cycling of matter within ecosystems?
In what ways can human activities disrupt the movement of matter and energy in ecosystems?
Students will be able to explain the roles of producers, consumers, and decomposers in energy transfer within an ecosystem.
Critical Thinking and Problem Solving: Analyzing and interpreting data to understand matter and energy flow.
Scientific Inquiry: Conducting experiments and developing models to explore ecosystem dynamics.
Environmental Literacy: Understanding human impact on ecosystems and advocating for sustainable practices.
MS-LS2-3. Develop a model to describe the cycling of matter and flow of energy among living and nonliving parts of an ecosystem.
MS-LS2-4. Construct an argument supported by empirical evidence that changes to physical or biological components of an ecosystem affect populations.
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