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Energy Flow in Ecosystems

Published on Nov 18, 2015

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PRESENTATION OUTLINE

Energy Flow in Ecosystems

7th Grade LS Unit

Photosynthesis

Leaves "Case" and Lab

Respiration

Bubbling Yeast and Lab Design

Ecology

Abiotic and Biotic Factors
Energy pyramid, limiting factors, and trophic cascades.

"Sense of Place" Research + Writing

Photo by NYCArthur

Zoo Debate

Photo by Calidenism

Extensions:
Terrarium Investigation
Nutrition Investigation
Botany Collection
SS: Reintroducing Animals

Photo by avrene

Literacy

Performance Tasks

  • Case study
  • Lab and measurement
  • "Sense of Place" project
  • Zoo Debate

Misconceptions

1. plants need soil
2. inorganic to organic carbon
3. plants perform respiration as well as photosynthesis