Energy and Matter in Ecosystems

Environmental Science Chapter 2 Notes

Chapter 2 Notes

Read the notes from slides 10-15 in Chapter 2 Environmental Science, and answer the questions on your "Energy and Matter in Ecosystems Stations" worksheet.

Station A

Actively Learn

Click the picture above. You will be taken to the Actively Learn site.

Click on the "Google" button when you arrive at the "Log in with" page.

Complete the "Flow of energy" assignment.

Station B

Food Webs and Energy Pyramids

Watch the video, and answer the questions on your "Energy and Matter in Ecosystems Stations" worksheet.

Station C

How Many Trees?

Listen to the podcast above, and answer the questions on your "Energy and Matter in Ecosystems Stations" worksheet.

Station D

Energy Transfer

Watch the video, and answer the questions on your "Energy and Matter in Ecosystems Stations" worksheet.

Station E

Foldable Energy Pyramid Instructions

Foldable Energy Pyramid

Get the "Ecological Energy Pyramid" page from the corner of my desk.

Follow the instructions above to build your own energy pyramid. Follow the instructions IN ORDER.

When you're finished, throw your scraps away, and place your pyramid in a stack on my desk.

Station F

Mastery Quiz

Take this practice quiz. Review your answers and look through the "Feedback" section of questions you missed to learn about the topic. Take the quiz as many times as you need until you get a PERFECT SCORE!

Station G

Calories and Food

Watch both videos, and answer the questions on your "Energy and Matter in Ecosystems Stations" worksheet.

Station H

Matter Recycling

Watch the video, and answer the questions on your "Energy and Matter in Ecosystems Stations" worksheet.

Station I

No Pain, No Gain

Just watch the video to understand how your body uses the amino acids in your food to build muscle.

Station J

Study Jams: The Nitrogen Cycle

Click the image above. Watch the video and then "Test Yourself."

Take the practice quiz until you've scored a perfect 7/7.

Upload your final screen shot to the Google Classroom assignment titled, "Study Jams: The Nitrogen Cycle - Screen Shot."

Watch this video for instructions if you are confused about how to complete this assignment.