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The paths of water, carbon, and nitrogen are cyclic. In this lesson students will model the cycles of matter by creating an ecosystem in a jar. They will also give research based oral presentations on the carbon, water and nitrogen cycles.
North Carolina Curriculum Alignment
Science (2005)
Grade 9–12 — AP Biology
- Goal 7: The learner will develop an understanding of basic ecological principles.
- Objective 7.02: Examine the actions and interactions of communities and ecosystems.
- Analyze energy flow.
- Examine trophic structure.
- Investigate water and element cycling.
- Assess affects of abiotic and biotic factors.
- Analyze relationships with in communities and ecosystems.
- Recommended laboratory - Dissolved Oxygen and Aquatic Primary Production
- Objective 7.02: Examine the actions and interactions of communities and ecosystems.
Grade 9–12 — Biology
- Goal 1: The learner will develop abilities necessary to do and understand scientific inquiry.
- Objective 1.02: Design and conduct scientific investigations to answer biological questions.
- Create testable hypotheses
- Identify variables.
- Use a control or comparison group when appropriate.
- Select and use appropriate measurement tools.
- Collect and record data.
- Organize data into charts and graphs.
- Analyze and interpret data.
- Communicate findings.
- Objective 1.02: Design and conduct scientific investigations to answer biological questions.
- Goal 5: The learner will develop an understanding of the ecological relationships among organisms.
- Objective 5.01: Investigate and analyze the interrelationships among organisms, populations, communities, and ecosystems.
- Techniques of field ecology.
- Abiotic and biotic factors.
- Carrying capacity.
- Objective 5.02: Analyze the flow of energy and the cycling of matter in the ecosystem.
- Relationship of the carbon cycle to photosynthesis and respiration.
- Trophic levels - direction and efficiency of energy transfer.
- Objective 5.01: Investigate and analyze the interrelationships among organisms, populations, communities, and ecosystems.
