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Ecosystems
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Unit Summary: Learning Targets Content Standards This unit will assimilate the four strands of the Science Practices Standard 5.1. These include: understanding scientific explanations, generating scientific evidence through active investigations, reflecting on scientific knowledge and participating productively in science. CPI # Cumulative Progress Indicator (CPI) 5.1.12.A.1-3 All students will understand that science is both a body of knowledge and an evidence-based, model-building enterprise that continually extends, refines, and revises knowledge. The Four Science Practice Strands encompass the knowledge and reasoning skills that students must acquire to be proficient in service. 5.3.12.B.1 Cite evidence that the transfer and transformation of matter and energy links organisms to one another and to their physical setting. 5.3.12.B.2 Use mathematical formulas to justify the concept of an efficient diet. 5.3.12.B.3 Predict what would happen to an ecosystem if an energy source was removed. 5.3.12.B.5 Investigate and describe the complementary relationship (cycling of matter and flow of energy) between photosynthesis and cellular respiration. 5.3.12.C.1 Analyze the interrelationships and interdependencies among different organisms, and explain how these relationships contribute to the stability of the ecosystem. 5.3.12.C.2 Model how natural and human-made changes in the environment will affect individual organisms and the dynamics of populations.
Earth is a living planet in which all living things are linked to each other and to land, water, and air. Through these links, energy flows and matter cycles in ways that support life. These patterns are changing due to human activity on both the local and global levels. Our goal is to study the impact of our activity on the biosphere and make changes for a healthier future. The primary purpose of this unit is to develop the understanding that the existence of life on earth depends on interactions between organisms and between organisms and their environment. Various community interactions and dynamics will be explored that shape ecosystems. This unit also is designed to make students aware that the human society is part of the biosphere and is the most powerful force for change.
21st Century Themes:
The unit will integrate the 21st Century Life and Career stand 9.1 strands A-D. These strands include: Critical thinking and problem solving, creativity and innovation, collaboration, teamwork and leadership, and cross cultural understanding and interpersonal communication.
Technology connections:
For further clarification refer to NJ Class Standard Introductions at www.njcccs.org.
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