Lesson Overview
Students will gain an in-depth understanding of the biodiversity crisis and the factors threatening specific species, develop critical thinking skills and learn to design sustainable, effective conservation strategies, improve their ability to communicate complex environmental issues and solutions, and learn to assess the feasibility and impacts of conservation efforts, considering ecological, economic, and social factors. This project allows students to engage directly with biodiversity issues by focusing on a specific organism, fostering both their research and problem-solving skills while raising awareness of conservation needs.
Essential Question
How do the intricate interactions between living and non-living components within an ecosystem drive the flow of energy and ultimately determine its stability and resilience in the face of change?
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- B-LS2-1. Use mathematical and/or computational representations to support explanations of biotic and abiotic factors that affect carrying capacity of ecosystems at different scales.
- B-LS2-5. Develop a model to illustrate the role of photosynthesis and cellular respiration in the cycling of carbon among the biosphere, atmosphere, hydrosphere, and geosphere.
- B-LS2-7 Design, evaluate, and refine a solution for reducing the impacts of human activities on biodiversity and ecosystem health.
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