Success Criteria = What you need to know and be able to do: Within each of the unit outlines you will see this heading for each of the lessons. Please use this as a checklist for all the knowledge and skills you will be required to gain during this unit.
LESSON 1: Introduction to the scientific method
Success Criteria: Students should be able to.....
1-identify and apply the steps associated with scientific method 2- define the independent variable, dependent variable, control variables, constraints, experimental groups 3-write a hypothesis using the "If....then....because....." structure.
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Note: Introduction to Scientific Inquiry in Biology -2.pdf
Introduction to the Tomatosphere project https://www.space.com/36541-tomatosphere.html
http://tomatosphere.letstalkscience.ca/Investigation.aspx
Plants grown in space. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9MfWARdoF-o
Lesson 2: The principle of sustainability:
Success Criteria: Students should be able to.....
1-identify the 3 factors that must be considered when determining if something is sustainable 2-use terms such as dynamic equilibrium 3- demonstrate graphing skills and some measuring skills
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Notes: sustainability 2014.pdf
Video: Sustainability: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B5NiTN0chj0
Lab modelling sustainability
Lesson 3: What is the Carbon Cycle?
Success Criteria: Students should be able to.....
1- Define and apply the following terminology: nutrient cycle, dynamic equilibrium, photosynthesis, respiration, decomposition 2- Write and interpret the equations for photosynthesis and cellular respiration. 2- Describe how plants contribute the carbon cycle 3- Describe how the carbon cycle relates to the food chain 4- Describe how animals, decomposition and fires contribute to the carbon cycle. 5. Describe the issue associated with the biosphere project
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Part 1: Science being the Carbon Cycle
Notes: carbon cycle.pdf
Text References:
Chapter Title |
Page References |
Homework |
2.3 The Carbon Cycle |
p 43, 49-50 |
Q 2-7 p 51 |
Additional Resources
Read: http://www.ck12.org/biology/Carbon-Cycle/lesson/Carbon-Cycle/
Watch Carbon Cycle: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2D7hZpIYlCA
Carbon Cycle Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zrD3tMNPjXU
Mankind's Influence on the Carbon Cycle https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oe2kPpmhLuc
Part 2: Investigating factors that affect plant growth Mon Sept 10-Tues Sept 11
Photosynthesis Lab
Log into https://www.explorelearning.com
Analysis Questions: Photosynthesis Lab.pdf
Part 3: Sustainability and the Carbon Cycle Wed Sept 12
Case Study: Life in Biosphere II
http://www.ted.com/talks/jane_poynter_life_in_biosphere_2
What is a biosphere?
Why could it be considered a closed system?
How was the biosphere II similar to the real biosphere?
What problems did they have with oxygen and carbon dioxide in the biosphere?
Why did they conduct the experiment?
What was learned from the project?
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Lesson 4: Nitrogen Cycle
Success Criteria: Students should be able to.....
1- Describe the various forms of nitrogen in the ecosystem including nitrogen gas, ammonia and nitrate 2- Describe why nitrogen is important to ecosystems 3- Describe how nitrogen fixation, nitrification and denitrification contribute to the nitrogen cycle 4- Describe how nitrogen runoff from fertilizing lawns or agricultural crops affects aquatic ecosystems through the process of eutrophication.
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Part 1: Science of the nitrogen cycle
Class Notes: The Nitrogen Cycle Symplified.pdf
Homework: Review the nitrogen cycle by using the following resources
Online Reference for reading: http://www.ck12.org/biology/Nitrogen-Cycle/lesson/Nitrogen-Cycle/
Nitrogen Cycle Video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=leHy-Y_8nRs
Text Reference
Chapter Title |
Page References |
Homework |
2.4 The nitrogen cycle |
p 50, p 123-126 |
Q 2, 5c, 9,10 p 51 Q 1-4, 8 p 128 |
Part 2: Sustainability in the nitrogen cycle Fri Sept 14
Watch
Canadian Geographic. 2018. How do we study Eutrophication. Retrieved from; https://www.canadiangeographic.ca/article/when-lake-better-lab
Video only link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?time_continue=135&v=pAOihTRys74
Assignment: Effects of Nitrates on Aquatic Ecosystems.pdf
Review for the Test
1. Review the success criteria for each lesson
2. Construct a definition list of new terminology and why it is significant.
nutrient cycle photosynthesis cellular respiration independent variable
denitrification nitrification nitrogen fixation dependent variable
eutrophication zooplankton phytoplankton nitrate
carbon dioxide ammonia carbon cycle nitrogen cycle
decomposition combustion runoff
*make sure you can write a word equation for photosynthesis and cellular respiration
Use this student made matching question to help you review the above terms Biology Test 1 Review.pdf
3. Long Answer Questions
A) Why do we need to manage fertilizers, manure and sewage really well? What effects do they have on ecosystems?
B) Is it possible to make a new biosphere? What were some of the successes and challenges of the Biosphere II project?
C) How is the nitrogen cycle and the carbon cycle related in the process of Eutrophication?
D) Make sure you understand the aspects of scientific investigation including independent variable, dependent variable, controlled variables, hypothesis using the If...then.... because...... structure.
E) What are the 3 things to consider to determine if something is sustainable.
F) Describe and apply the scientific method
3. Quizlet for practice
Carbon Cycle https://quizlet.com/7767348/the-carbon-cycle-flash-cards/
Nitrogen Cycle https://quizlet.com/61867017/nitrogen-cycle-flash-cards/
4. Watch some of the videos above to review concepts.