Day 1
Objective - 2.7.1a Explain how biotic and abiotic factors determine biome classification (temperature, rainfall, altitude, type of plant, latitude, type of animals). 2.7.1b Compare impacts of biotic and abiotic factors on biodiversity. 2.7.1c Match landforms and soils (and their change over time) to biomes.
Interactive Lecture - Regions of North Carolina
Create a Foldable for the Abiotic and Biotic Features of the Three Regions of North Carolina.
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Day 2
Objective -2.7.2a Define the biosphere as all life on Earth. 2.7.2c Infer the relationship between environmental conditions and plants and animals that makeup life within various biomes that comprise the biosphere.
Interactive Presentation - Biomes
Biomes Notecard
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Day 3
Objective -2.7.2b Explain biodiversity as including genetic variations within populations and variation of populations within ecosystems that makeup the biosphere. 2.7.2d Explain the global impact of loss of biodiversity.
Interactive Presentation - Biodiversity
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Day 4
Objective - 2.7.3a Explain effects of human population growth, habitat alteration, introduction of invasive species, pollution, and overharvesting on various plant and animal species in NC. 2.7.3b Explain effects of invasive nonnative species (plant or animal) on an NC ecosystem.
Interactive Presentation - Human Effects on Biosphere
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Day 5
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Quiz
Day 6
Objective -
2.8.1a Critique the benefits, costs, and environmental impact of various alternative sources of energy for North Carolina (solar, wind, biofuels, nuclear fusion, fuel cells, wave power, geothermal). 2.8.1b Evaluate which sources of alternative energy may work best in different parts of the state and why. 2.8.1c Extension: Examine for region, country, continent, hemisphere, and world.
Interactive Presentation - Alternative Energy
Day 7
Objective - 2.8.2a Critique the advantages and disadvantages of traditional agriculture/aquaculture techniques and compare with sustainable agriculture/aquaculture techniques. Include the economics and environmental impacts in this comparison. 2.8.2b Judge potential impacts of sustainable techniques on environmental quality (include magnitude, duration, frequency).
Interactive Presentation - Sustainable Agriculture Techniques
Day 8
Objective -2.8.3a Explain carrying capacity. 2.8.3b Infer limiting factors to human population growth. 2.8.3c Summarize the impacts of a growing population on the natural resources in North Carolina.
Interactive Presentation - Population
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