Big Idea 2 - LS2: Ecosystems, Interactions, Energy and Dynamics
Interdependent Relationships in Ecosystems & Population Dynamics
Reading Assignments
Key Concept for this Unit (Google Doc)
Interdependent Relationships in Ecosystems Reading (pdf)
STEMscopespedia (pdf)
Ant Zombies & other Mind Controlling Parasites (pdf)
Refer to Ch. 36 and pages 744-749 of the textbook for additional information on this topic.
PowerPoint Presentations
Ch. 36 Textbook Powerpoint (pptx)
Activities
Key Terms in Ecology - Introductory Activity (pdf)
'Symbiotic Buddies' Activity (pdf)
St. Mathew Island Comic (pdf)
Bird Population Data and Analysis (The Cornell Lab Science Pipes)
Mark & Recapture Technique - online simulation
Estimating Population Size Through Random Sampling - Sunflowers (pdf)
Random Sampling with Dandelions (pdf)
WOW Virtual Biology Labs - estimating population size (McDougal Littell)
Laboratory Investigations
How Does Competition Affect Population Growth? (virtual lab)
Estimating Population Size with the 'Capture - Recapture Method' (INSIDE using CANDY) (Google Doc)
Estimating Population Size with the 'Capture-Recapture Method (OUTSIDE using BEANS) (Google Doc)
Virtual Laboratory Investigations
Population Explosion - What would happen if sheep had as much grass as they wanted? (online simulation from Concord.org)
African Lions - Modeling Populations (from Concord.org)
Data Analysis
Won't You Be My Urchin? (pdf)
Decline in Saltwater Fish Populations and Human Impact on the Environment (pdf)
Videos
What is a ecological niche? (YouTube, 1:53)
Bozeman Science - Niche (YouTube 5:12)
Example of Symbiosis (Video, 2:39 min.)
Interesting Links
Mice plague in Australia - Video #1 (YouTube, 2:08 min.)
Mice plague in Australia - Video #2 (YouTube, 2:03 min.)
Population Structure & Population Pyramids (BBC)
United States & World Population Clock (US Census Bureau)
Principles of Population Growth & Mathematical Calculations (Wayne's World)
Last Tree Standing - bioGraphic (California Academy of Science)
Key Concept for this Unit (Google Doc)
Interdependent Relationships in Ecosystems Reading (pdf)
STEMscopespedia (pdf)
Ant Zombies & other Mind Controlling Parasites (pdf)
Refer to Ch. 36 and pages 744-749 of the textbook for additional information on this topic.
PowerPoint Presentations
Ch. 36 Textbook Powerpoint (pptx)
Activities
Key Terms in Ecology - Introductory Activity (pdf)
'Symbiotic Buddies' Activity (pdf)
St. Mathew Island Comic (pdf)
Bird Population Data and Analysis (The Cornell Lab Science Pipes)
Mark & Recapture Technique - online simulation
Estimating Population Size Through Random Sampling - Sunflowers (pdf)
Random Sampling with Dandelions (pdf)
WOW Virtual Biology Labs - estimating population size (McDougal Littell)
Laboratory Investigations
How Does Competition Affect Population Growth? (virtual lab)
Estimating Population Size with the 'Capture - Recapture Method' (INSIDE using CANDY) (Google Doc)
Estimating Population Size with the 'Capture-Recapture Method (OUTSIDE using BEANS) (Google Doc)
Virtual Laboratory Investigations
Population Explosion - What would happen if sheep had as much grass as they wanted? (online simulation from Concord.org)
African Lions - Modeling Populations (from Concord.org)
Data Analysis
Won't You Be My Urchin? (pdf)
Decline in Saltwater Fish Populations and Human Impact on the Environment (pdf)
Videos
What is a ecological niche? (YouTube, 1:53)
Bozeman Science - Niche (YouTube 5:12)
Example of Symbiosis (Video, 2:39 min.)
Interesting Links
Mice plague in Australia - Video #1 (YouTube, 2:08 min.)
Mice plague in Australia - Video #2 (YouTube, 2:03 min.)
Population Structure & Population Pyramids (BBC)
United States & World Population Clock (US Census Bureau)
Principles of Population Growth & Mathematical Calculations (Wayne's World)
Last Tree Standing - bioGraphic (California Academy of Science)