Unit 1

Essential Question - TBA

This unit of study will introduce the main concepts of ecology and the role of individuals in an ecosystem. Please use the following course sequence as we progress through this unit. Each Unit is broken down into modules. Each module contains either a link or an attachment that can provide you with all of the materials that are presented in the classroom.

MODULES:

Vodcast 1.1 - Chapter 1, Intro to Ecology

Vodcast 1.2 - Scientific Method

Vodcast 1.3 - Creating a Standard Biological Drawing

Vodcast 1.4 - Chapter 2, Introduction to Populations

Vodcast 1.5 - Chapter 2, Populations continued :)

Microscope 1 VodCast

Microscope 2 VodCast

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Keystone Species and Trophic Cascade - VIDEO (HHMI)

Organisms & pH - use this link to access lab information

MICROSCOPE LAB!!! click here to view & practice standard drawings

Check out this Virtual Scope -(**practice for the scope quiz**) click here

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The Winter Rye Project - Click here for set-up and results

Reindeer pop graph