Ecology

Ecology is a large theme, and often not given full coverage in a biology class due to time constraints.  Below are some basic lessons on ecology and environmental science.

Ecology

Estimating Population Size |  Online Simulation – mark and recapture technique
Owl Pellets – dissect owl pellets, reconstruct skeletons
Deer Predation Graph - graph data on deer population (growth curves)
The Lesson of the Kaibab – another deer graphing exercise
Random Sampling – estimate a population of “sunflowers”
Interpreting Ecological Data – graphs and data tables
Ecological Succession – graphic shows how a pond changes,  with questions

Population Biology (Virtual Lab) – growth of paramecium
Demography Lab – collect cemetery data, construct survivorship curve
Predator Prey Simulation – collect data, growth curves, analyze
Examine an Ecosystem – observation of jar/pond water

Build an Ecosystem – use bags, water BTB, oxygen data
Food Web Label word_icon – image; label producers, consumers, carnivores..etc
Food Web Label II – another image to identify producers, consumers..etc
Build a Food Web – use online application to create and print a foodweb

Biomes Concept Map – research biomes, create graphic organizer
Biomes Webquest – research biomes, create a presentation and travel brochure
Biomes at MOBot word_icon- web lesson, research site, fill out table and answer questions
Biome Map word_icon-  color N. America’s biomes

Isopod Behavior Lab – AP Lab 11, modified

Environmental Issues

Recycle City – web lesson, view EPA’s site on recycling with questions
Smog City – web lesson, use simulator to adjust environmental conditions

Ecology Project – create a powerpoint presentation about an environmental issue
So You Want a Dog – be a responsible pet owner, choose your dog wisely (web lesson)
Ecology Article Analysis – find a news article and summarize
Endangered – visits Bagheera.com, complete a project on endangered species
Food for Thought – model the amount of food resources each country has using Hershey kisses
Zebra Mussels – read an article about exotic (invasive) species, answer questions
Human Population Graph – use data to graph growth and analyze
Environmental Action – as a group, allocate resources to different “causes”