Biology 20 Unit A Organization & Planning

Energy and matter exchange in the Biosphere

Topics covered in Lesson 1 Energy for Life Introduce the Biosphere and other spheres Energy SunproducersConsumers Food webs Assessment Curricular Planned Learning Objectives 20A1.1k explain, in general terms, the one-way flow of energy through the biosphere and how stored energy in the biosphere, as a system, is eventually lost as heat 20A1.3k explain the structure of ecosystem trophic levels, using models such as food chains and food webs 20A1.1s formulate questions about observed relationships and plan investigations of questions, ideas, problems and issues propose a relationship between producers and available energy of a system 20A1.2s conduct investigations into relationships among observable variables and use a broad range of tools and techniques to gather and record data and information draw, by hand or using technology, annotated diagrams of food chains, food webs and ecological pyramids (PR NS4). Learning activity Presentation & Discussion
All outcomes will be assessed in our unit test

Discussion (formative) Quiz before lesson 4 (summative) Food Chain Diagram (summative)

Presentation & Discussion Diagram a food chain with each trophic level Add a food web around it

Basic photosynthesis & Cellular 20A1.2k explain how energy in the biosphere can be perceived as a balance between both photosynthetic and respiration chemosynthetic activities and cellular respiratory activities; 20A1.1sts explain that the process of scientific investigation Sunlight % & Albedo includes analyzing evidence and providing explanations based upon scientific theories and concepts (NS5f) [ICT C64.2] evaluate the evidence for the influence of ice and snow on the trapping of solar energy (albedo effect) and hypothesize on the consequences of fluctuations for biological systems

Presentation & Discussion Presentation & Discussion

Gizmo & Discussion (formative) Read & Response assignment

Topics covered in Lesson 2 Energy Flow through Trophic Levels and the Cycling of Matter Recap on food chains (collect chains) Pyramids (numbers, biomass, energy) o Powers of 10 o Energy & Land Bioaccumulation & Biomagnification

Curricular Planned Learning Objectives

Learning activity

Assessment

20A1.3k explain the structure of ecosystem trophic levels, using models such as food chains and food webs 20A1.4k explain, quantitatively, the flow of energy and the exchange of matter in aquatic and terrestrial ecosystems, using models such as pyramids of numbers, biomass and energy.

Student work as a class to diagram on web on board Solve problem of feeding a town on beef vs. grain Gizmo on later date

Discussion on activity (formative) Open grouping problem solving (formative) Gizmo on later date Comparison Activity (formative)

20A1.3s analyze data and apply mathematical and conceptual models to develop and assess possible solutions compare alternative ways of presenting energy flow data for ecosystems; i.e., pyramids of energy, biomass and numbers (AISEC1, AINS4, AINS6) [ICT C64.2] 20A1.4s work collaboratively in addressing problems and apply the skills and conventions of science in communicating information and ideas and in assessing results use appropriate International System of Units (SI) notation, fundamental and derived units and significant digits (CTNS2) use appropriate notation units in the data presented in an energy pyramid (CTNS2) Topics covered in Lesson 3The 20A2.2k explain waters primary role in the biogeochemical cycles, considering its chemical and physical properties; i.e., Features Importance of Water universal solvent, hydrogen bonding. Chemistry o H2O Polarity o Adhesion & Cohesion o (Near) Universal Solvent Involvement in Biogeochemical Cycles

Presentation & Discussion Mercury in an aquatic food chain Activity 1 o What should you eat?

Water - Liquid Awesome: Crash Course Biology #2 The Hydrologic and Carbon Cycles: Always Recycle! Crash Course Ecology #8 Presentation & Discussion

Quiz (later)

Topics covered in Lesson 4 Cycling of Matter How do carbon, oxygen, nitrogen, and phosphorus cycle through the biosphere? Pass out Bio Dictionary

Curricular Planned Learning Objectives 20A2.1k explain and summarize the biogeochemical cycling of carbon, oxygen, nitrogen and phosphorus and relate this to general reuse of all matter in the biosphere. 20A2.1s formulate questions about observed relationships and plan investigations of questions, ideas, problems and issues o hypothesize how alterations in the carbon cycle, resulting from the burning of fossil fuels, might affect other cycling phenomena; e.g., sulfur, iron, water (IPNS3) [ICT C6 4.1] 20A2.4s work collaboratively in addressing problems and apply the skills and conventions of science in communicating information and ideas and in assessing results o work cooperatively in a group to investigate the influence of human activities on the biogeochemical cycles and use appropriate multimedia to present the information to a group (CTSEC1, CTSEC2, CTSEC3) [ICT C14.2, F24.7, P34.1]. Same as above

Learning activity The Global Carbon Cycle - Crash Course Chemistry #46 Nitrogen & Phosphorus Cycles: Always Recycle! Part 2 - Crash Course Ecology #9 Presentation & Discussion Cycles poster (Full day activity tomorrow)

Assessment Quiz on Energy transfer in the ecosystem

Work Day Work on Biogeochemical Project Topics covered in Lesson 5 Biodiversity and Biomagnification Do biomagnification calculation activity

Cycles poster

Posters (summative) H2O quiz (summative)

Curricular Planned Learning Objectives 20A1.4k explain, quantitatively, the flow of energy and the exchange of matter in aquatic and terrestrial ecosystems, using models such as pyramids of numbers, biomass and energy. How do biodiversity and biomagnification relate to energy flow and the cycling of matter? 20A2.1sts explain that science and technology have both intended and unintended consequences for humans and the environment (SEC3) [ICT F34.1]

Learning activity Presentation & Discussion Mercury in an aquatic food chain Activity 2 o How much should you eat? o Pass in project

Assessment Use Exam Bank for progress report (formative) Mercury assignment (summative)

Topics covered in Lesson 6 Ecosystem Productivity How are energy, matter, and ecosystem productivity interrelated? Topics covered in Lesson 7Gas Exchange Equilibrium Cycle of O2 & CO2 in the biosphere o Relation to Photosynthesis, Cellular Respiration & Modern Technology Stromatolites, O2 & Iron

Curricular Planned Learning Objectives 20A3.1k explain the interrelationship of energy, matter and ecosystem productivity (biomass production); Curricular Planned Learning Objectives 20A1.2k explain how energy in the biosphere can be perceived as a balance between both photosynthetic and chemosynthetic activities and cellular respiratory activities; 20A3.2k explain how the equilibrium between gas exchanges in photosynthesis and cellular respiration influences atmospheric composition 20A3.3k describe the geologic evidence (stromatolites) and scientific explanations for change in atmospheric composition, with respect to oxygen and carbon dioxide, from anoxic conditions to the present, and describe the significance to current biosphere equilibrium. Curricular Planned Learning Objectives 20A3.3k describe the geologic evidence (stromatolites) and scientific explanations for change in atmospheric composition, with respect to oxygen and carbon dioxide, from anoxic conditions to the present, and describe the significance to current biosphere equilibrium. 20A3.2sts explain that science and technology have both intended and unintended consequences for humans and the environment (SEC3) [ICT F34.1] 20A3.1s formulate questions about observed relationships and plan investigations of questions, ideas, problems and issues Predict the effects of changes in carbon dioxide and oxygen concentration on the atmospheric equilibrium due to a significant reduction of photosynthetic organisms through human activity (IPNS3) [ICT C64.1]. All Unit A

Learning activity Presentation & Discussion

Assessment Pyramid Gizmo (summative) Assessment Gizmo questions (formative)

Learning activity Presentation & Discussion Gizmo on Photo & Resp

Topics covered in Lesson 8The Ecological Footprint of Humans Habitat Loss Decrease in Biodiversity Changing chemical composition of air (greenhouse), soil & water

Learning activity Presentation & Discussion

Assessment Pro & Con horseshoe discussion (formative)

5 Human Impacts on the Environment: Crash Course Ecology #10 Futurama clip on global warming

Review and Summary Class

Exam bank (formative) Use Exam Bank to identify Discussion (formative) strengths and weaknesses Review, question and Study class (with a range of formative assessment) Unit Test (Summative) * Presentation & discussion are always a part of each day regardless of what is schedules. This serves as a continuous method of formative assessment on which feedback can be drawn.