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Components of Ecosystems (title provided or enhanced by cataloger)
http://www.utm.edu/departments/cece/ecology/B2.shtml
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This lesson plan addresses the following concept: the earth is a complex sphere composed of a variety of interdependent systems. Students will learn about factors that cause ecosystems to be different by studying the basic components of aquatic ecosystems. Field activities where students examine a nearby ecosystem include finding living things in the soil, separating soil into its parts, measuring the temperature of soil, and measuring the water content of soil. The lesson plan provides objectives, skills, time needed, a content outline, materials, and significant terms. The site is part of a group of lesson plans whose main goal is for students to develop an understanding of the interdependence of all organisms and the need for conserving natural resources.
Intended for grade levels:
  • High (9-12)
Type of resource:
  • For the classroom:
    • Lesson plan
Subject:
  • Ecology
  • Soil science
Technical requirements:
No specific technical requirements, just a browser required
Cost / Copyright:
No cost
Copyright 2001, The University of Tennessee at Martin
DLESE Catalog ID: DLESE-000-000-003-380
Educational standards:
  • National Science Education Standards (NSES):
    • 9-12:
      • A - Science as inquiry:
        • Abilities necessary to do scientific inquiry
      • C - Life science:
        • Interdependence of organisms
Resource contact / Creator / Publisher:
Contact: Dr Maurice Houston Field
University of Tennessee at Martin, Center for Environmental and Conservation Education

Publisher: University of Tennessee at Martin, Center for Environmental and Conservation Education
http://www.utm.edu/departments/ed/cece/cece.html