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Future Ecosystems Inquiry question:
Future Ecosystems Inquiry question:
How can human activity impact on an ecosystem?
How can human activity impact on an ecosystem?
Website link to 'Climate change' models by Climate.gov
Website ScienceDirect has brief summary of articles on 'Climate models'
NASA Website containing information on Climate Models
Investigate changes in past ecosystems that may inform our approach to the management of future ecosystems, including:
Investigate changes in past ecosystems that may inform our approach to the management of future ecosystems, including:
– the role of human-induced selection pressures on the extinction of species
– the role of human-induced selection pressures on the extinction of species
– models that humans can use to predict future impacts on biodiversity
– models that humans can use to predict future impacts on biodiversity
– the role of changing climate on ecosystems
– the role of changing climate on ecosystems
This dot point is a continuation of the investigation of past ecosystems and linking this to how humans can manage future ecosystems.
In IQ2, we investigated past ecosystems and the effects of introduced species and human activities. We need to ensure that we are able to describe what these impacts are and specific examples of ecosystems that have been affected.
We need to now link this knowledge to the types of models that environmental scientists and relevant environmental organisations (including governments) can use to predict future impacts on biodiversity and ecosystems in general. Some of the models that you may have heard in the media are predictions of what will happen to the Earth as a result on 'climate change'. 'Models' help to explain concepts, ideas or facts in a simplified way. Scientists use models to describe and explain scientific processes. Climate change models have been used for a number of years now to explain the processes that are occurring on planet Earth.
ACTIVITIES:
There are a number of websites and information to the left and below this textbox - use the information to develop your study notes.
Complete the worksheet on 'Living evidence of ecosystem change'.
Read and complete questions on pages 572-600 of the Pearson Yr 11 Biology textbook.
The role of human-induced selection pressures on the extinction of species
The role of human-induced selection pressures on the extinction of species
11_BIOLOGY_MODULE_4_LESSON_7_LIVING EVIDENCE OF ECOSYSTEM CHANGE.docx'Living evidence of ecosystem change' worksheet
11_BIOLOGY_MODULE_4_3.1_The human impact on biological diversity.pdfArticle on 'The human impact on biological diversity'
11_BIOLOGY_MODULE_4_3.1_How humans drive speciation as well as extinction.pdfArticle on 'How humans drive speciation as well as extinction'
11_BIOLOGY_MODULE_4_3.1_Australia’s biodiversity- status and trends.pdf'Australia's biodiversity: status and trends' article
Models that humans can use to predict future impacts on biodiversity
Models that humans can use to predict future impacts on biodiversity
11_BIOLOGY_MODULE_4_4.6.2 MODELS THAT HUMANS CAN USE TO PREDICT FUTURE IMPACTS ON BIODIVERSITY.docxInformation sheet on 'Models tha humans can use to predict future impacts on biodiversity'
11_BIOLOGY_MODULE_4_3.1_Human-modified ecosystems and future evolution.pdfArticle on 'Human-modified ecosystems and future evolution'
'Projecting responses on ecological diversity' website
Website outlining a type of model that may be used to predict impacts on biodiversity
The role of changing climate on ecosystems
The role of changing climate on ecosystems
Website on 'climate threat to Australia's unique ecosystems'
Website on 'climate change and biodiversity'
Website on 'How climate change will affect Australia?'
11_BIOLOGY_MODULE_4_3.1_THE ROLE OF CHANGING CLIMATE ON ECOSYSTEMS .pdfAustralian Government report on 'Australia's Biodiversity and Climate change'
11_BIOLOGY_MODULE_4_ 4. 7 Diminishing diversity-saving species worksheet.pdf'Diminishing diversity-saving species' worksheet
'Australia's biodiversity: mining' video
An example of a mining landscape
Investigate practices used to restore damaged ecosystems, Country or Place, for example:
Investigate practices used to restore damaged ecosystems, Country or Place, for example:
– mining sites
– mining sites
– land degradation from agricultural practices
– land degradation from agricultural practices
In Australia, a significant contribution to our economy is from mining and agricultural farming. There are many advantages to having a thriving economy, however, a disadvantage is the destruction of ecosystems due to mining and agricultural farming.
We will investigate the practices used in Australia to help restore damaged ecosystems.
ACTIVITIES:
Watch the videos attached to the left and below this text box.
There are a number of websites and information to the left and below this textbox - use the information to develop your study notes.
Complete the worksheets on 'Diminishing diversity-saving species' and 'Managing and conserving biodiversity'.
Read and complete questions on pages 601-606 of the Pearson Yr 11 Biology textbook.
Mining sites
Mining sites
Mine rehabilitation in the Australian minerals industry 25 Feb 2016.pdfReport on 'Mine rehabilitation in the Australian minerals industry'
11_BIOLOGY_MODULE_4_4.7_LESSON_9_MANAGING AND CONSERVING BIODIVERSITY.docx'Managing and conserving biodiversity' worksheet
11_BIOLOGY_MODULE_4_4.7 INVESTIGATE PRACTICES USED TO RESTORE DAMAGED ECOSYSTEMS, COUNTRY OR PLACE.docx'Investigate practices used to restore damaged ecosystems, country or place' information sheet
'Mine rehabilitation' video
Land degradation from agricultural practices
Land degradation from agricultural practices
Video on 'Regeneration agriculture'
Website on 'Restoration ecology'
Website on 'Ecological restoration'
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