Areas of Focus within The Ecology: Abiotic Factors Unit Abiotic Factors, Biotic Factors, The Big 7 Abiotic Factors, Organisms Range of Tolerance, Light, How light affects Organisms, Photosynthesis, Factors in the Environment that Affect the Amount of Light, How Organisms Movements are affected by light, Bioluminescence, How temperature affects organisms, Thermoregulation, Physiological Regulation, Behavioral Regulation, Adaptation, Hypothermia, Hyperthermia, Warm-Bloodedness (endothermy), Cold-Bloodedness, Hibernation / Torpor, Advantages of Warm-Bloodedness, Disadvantages of Warm-Bloodedness, Advantages of Cold-Bloodedness, Disadvantages of Cold- Bloodedness, Water, Water Requirements and Plants, Adaptations of Plants and Water, Adaptations of Animals and Water, Wind, Positives and Negatives of Wind to Organisms, How animals use Wind, How Plants use Wind, Wind Dispersal, Water Dispersal, McArthur- Wilson Island Biogeography Theory, Animal Seed Dispersal, Fire Ecology, Fire Dependence, Biogeochemical Cycles, Water Cycle, Carbon Cycle, Photosynthesis, Cellular Respiration, Oxygen-Carbon Dioxide Balance, Nitrogen Cycle, Phosphorus Cycle, Importance of Phosphorus, Nutrients, Nutrient Pollution and Aquatic Systems, Eutrophification. Full Unit can be found at…
This PowerPoint is one small part of my Ecology Abiotic Factors Unit. This unit includes… A 4 Part 2,400+ Slide PowerPoint 14 page bundled homework packaged that chronologically follows PowerPoint, + modified version 16 pages of unit notes with visuals 2 PowerPoint review games Rubrics, Answer Keys, games, and much more. actors_Unit.htmlhttp://sciencepowerpoint.com/Ecology_Abiotic_F actors_Unit.html
RED SLIDE: These are notes that are very important and should be recorded in your science journal. Copyright © 2010 Ryan P. Murphy
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RED SLIDE: These are notes that are very important and should be recorded in your science journal. BLACK SLIDE: Pay attention, follow directions, complete projects as described and answer required questions neatly. Copyright © 2010 Ryan P. Murphy
Keep an eye out for “The-Owl” and raise your hand as soon as you see him. –He will be hiding somewhere in the slideshow Copyright © 2010 Ryan P. Murphy
Keep an eye out for “The-Owl” and raise your hand as soon as you see him. –He will be hiding somewhere in the slideshow “Hoot, Hoot” “Good Luck!” Copyright © 2010 Ryan P. Murphy
This will be the big concept in ecology that will be addressed in this portion of the unit. –or artificial.
This will be the big concept in ecology that will be addressed in this portion of the unit. –or artificial.
This will be the big concept in ecology that will be addressed in this portion of the unit. –Note: The cycles that we will learn move between the living and non-living world. r artificial.
This will be the big concept in ecology that will be addressed in this portion of the unit. –Note: The cycles that we will learn move between the living and non-living world. r artificial.
This will be the big concept in ecology that will be addressed in this portion of the unit. –Note: The cycles that we will learn move between the living and non-living world. r artificial.
New area of focus: Biogeochemical Cycles. New area of focus: Biogeochemical Cycles. Copyright © 2010 Ryan P. Murphy
Biogeochemical Cycles. Biogeochemical Cycles. Bio – Life Bio – Life Geo – Earth Geo – Earth Chemical – Changes in atoms / molecules Chemical – Changes in atoms / molecules Cycles – Repeated event, full turn. Cycles – Repeated event, full turn. Copyright © 2010 Ryan P. Murphy
Biogeochemical Cycles. Biogeochemical Cycles. Bio – Life Bio – Life Geo – Earth Geo – Earth Chemical – Changes in atoms / molecules Chemical – Changes in atoms / molecules Cycles – Repeated event, full turn. Cycles – Repeated event, full turn. Copyright © 2010 Ryan P. Murphy
Biogeochemical Cycles. Biogeochemical Cycles. Bio – Life Bio – Life Geo – Earth Geo – Earth Chemical – Changes in atoms / molecules Chemical – Changes in atoms / molecules Cycles – Repeated event, full turn. Cycles – Repeated event, full turn. Copyright © 2010 Ryan P. Murphy
Biogeochemical Cycles. Biogeochemical Cycles. Bio – Life Bio – Life Geo – Earth Geo – Earth Chemical – Changes in atoms / molecules Chemical – Changes in atoms / molecules Cycles – Repeated event, full turn. Cycles – Repeated event, full turn. Copyright © 2010 Ryan P. Murphy
Biogeochemical Cycles. Biogeochemical Cycles. Bio – Life Bio – Life Geo – Earth Geo – Earth Chemical – Changes in atoms / molecules Chemical – Changes in atoms / molecules Cycles – Repeated event, full turn. Cycles – Repeated event, full turn. Copyright © 2010 Ryan P. Murphy
Biogeochemical Cycles. Biogeochemical Cycles. Bio – Life Bio – Life Geo – Earth Geo – Earth Chemical – Changes in atoms / molecules Chemical – Changes in atoms / molecules Cycles – Repeated event, full turn. Cycles – Repeated event, full turn. Copyright © 2010 Ryan P. Murphy
Biogeochemical Cycles. Biogeochemical Cycles. Bio – Life Bio – Life Geo – Earth Geo – Earth Chemical – Changes in atoms / molecules Chemical – Changes in atoms / molecules Cycles – Repeated event, full turn. Cycles – Repeated event, full turn. Copyright © 2010 Ryan P. Murphy
Biogeochemical Cycles. Biogeochemical Cycles. Bio – Life Bio – Life Geo – Earth Geo – Earth Chemical – Changes in atoms / molecules Chemical – Changes in atoms / molecules Cycles – Repeated event, full turn. Cycles – Repeated event, full turn. Copyright © 2010 Ryan P. Murphy
Biogeochemical Cycles. Biogeochemical Cycles. Bio – Life Bio – Life Geo – Earth Geo – Earth Chemical – Changes in atoms / molecules Chemical – Changes in atoms / molecules Cycles – Repeated event, full turn. Cycles – Repeated event, full turn. Copyright © 2010 Ryan P. Murphy
Biogeochemical Cycles. Biogeochemical Cycles. Bio – Life Bio – Life Geo – Earth Geo – Earth Chemical – Changes in atoms / molecules Chemical – Changes in atoms / molecules Cycles – Repeated event, full turn. Cycles – Repeated event, full turn. Copyright © 2010 Ryan P. Murphy
Hydrosphere interacts with atmosphere (Water cycle)
Hydrosphere interacts with atmosphere (Water cycle) The atmosphere interacts with the ecosphere. (Plants and animals breath -Carbon Cycle and nitrogen cycle
Hydrosphere interacts with atmosphere (Water cycle) The atmosphere interacts with the ecosphere. (Plants and animals breath -Carbon Cycle and nitrogen cycle Living things change the lithosphere, become rock, erode the land. (Phosphorus Cycle)
Hydrosphere interacts with atmosphere (Water cycle) The atmosphere interacts with the ecosphere. (Plants and animals breath -Carbon Cycle and nitrogen cycle Living things change the lithosphere, become rock, erode the land. (Phosphorus Cycle) The Hydrosphere, Atmosphere, Ecosphere and Lithosphere all interact within the biosphere.
Ecosphere: The surface of the earth and all the ecosystems.Ecosphere: The surface of the earth and all the ecosystems. Copyright © 2010 Ryan P. Murphy
Lithosphere: Below the surface, in the crust and mantle.Lithosphere: Below the surface, in the crust and mantle. Copyright © 2010 Ryan P. Murphy
Hydrosphere: All waters not in atmosphere and lithosphere.Hydrosphere: All waters not in atmosphere and lithosphere. Copyright © 2010 Ryan P. Murphy
Atmosphere: The area of gases that surround the planet.Atmosphere: The area of gases that surround the planet. Copyright © 2010 Ryan P. Murphy
A general theme for all of the biogeochemical cycles we will study. A general theme for all of the biogeochemical cycles we will study. They go from the living world (biotic) to the non- living (abiotic). They go from the living world (biotic) to the non- living (abiotic). Copyright © 2010 Ryan P. Murphy
A general theme for all of the biogeochemical cycles we will study. A general theme for all of the biogeochemical cycles we will study. They go from the living world (biotic) to the non- living (abiotic). They go from the living world (biotic) to the non- living (abiotic). Copyright © 2010 Ryan P. Murphy
The biogeochemical cycles we will study. The biogeochemical cycles we will study. Water cycle. Water cycle. Carbon cycle. Carbon cycle. Phosphorus cycle. Phosphorus cycle. Nitrogen cycle. Nitrogen cycle. Copyright © 2010 Ryan P. Murphy
The biogeochemical cycles we will study. The biogeochemical cycles we will study. Water cycle. Water cycle. Carbon cycle. Carbon cycle. Phosphorus cycle. Phosphorus cycle. Nitrogen cycle. Nitrogen cycle. Copyright © 2010 Ryan P. Murphy
The biogeochemical cycles we will study. The biogeochemical cycles we will study. Water cycle. Water cycle. Carbon cycle. Carbon cycle. Phosphorus cycle. Phosphorus cycle. Nitrogen cycle. Nitrogen cycle. Copyright © 2010 Ryan P. Murphy
The biogeochemical cycles we will study. The biogeochemical cycles we will study. Water cycle. Water cycle. Carbon cycle. Carbon cycle. Phosphorus cycle. Phosphorus cycle. Nitrogen cycle. Nitrogen cycle. Copyright © 2010 Ryan P. Murphy
The biogeochemical cycles we will study. The biogeochemical cycles we will study. Water cycle. Water cycle. Carbon cycle. Carbon cycle. Phosphorus cycle. Phosphorus cycle. Nitrogen cycle. Nitrogen cycle. Copyright © 2010 Ryan P. Murphy
What is so special about the water in this photograph? Copyright © 2010 Ryan P. Murphy
What is so special about the water in this photograph? Copyright © 2010 Ryan P. Murphy
What is so special about the water in this photograph? Copyright © 2010 Ryan P. Murphy
What is so special about the water in this photograph? Copyright © 2010 Ryan P. Murphy
What is so special about the water in this photograph? Copyright © 2010 Ryan P. Murphy
Compare the importance of water commonly existing in all three states of matter.
Water commonly exists in all three states of matter
Compare the importance of water commonly existing in all three states of matter. Water commonly exists in all three states of matter Water exists commonly in its solid state
Compare the importance of water commonly existing in all three states of matter. Water commonly exists in all three states of matter Water exists commonly in its solid state
Compare the importance of water commonly existing in all three states of matter. Water exists commonly in its solid state
Compare the importance of water commonly existing in all three states of matter. Water exists commonly in its solid state
Compare the importance of water commonly existing in all three states of matter.
On Mars, we can see that water is most abundant in its solid form of ice.
Planet that was believed to have no water at all
This next part helps when we study the water cycle
Solid (s) has a definite shape and volume.Solid (s) has a definite shape and volume. Copyright © 2010 Ryan P. Murphy
Molecules form a crystal lattice. Molecules form a crystal lattice.
Liquid (l) Has definite volume but not shape.Liquid (l) Has definite volume but not shape. Copyright © 2010 Ryan P. Murphy
Gas (g) No definite shape or volume.Gas (g) No definite shape or volume. Copyright © 2010 Ryan P. Murphy
Gas (g) No definite shape or volume.Gas (g) No definite shape or volume. Copyright © 2010 Ryan P. Murphy
Gas (g) No definite shape or volume.Gas (g) No definite shape or volume. Copyright © 2010 Ryan P. Murphy
Gas (g) No definite shape or volume.Gas (g) No definite shape or volume. Copyright © 2010 Ryan P. Murphy
Water can exist on earth as a solid, liquid, and gas. –Water is a liquid between 0 and 100 degrees Celsius. Copyright © 2010 Ryan P. Murphy
Water can exist on earth as a solid, liquid, and gas. –Water is a liquid between 0 and 100 degrees Celsius. Copyright © 2010 Ryan P. Murphy
Video! Simulation of water in a liquid form turning into a solid (ice). –How are the molecules behaving in a liquid state and solid state? – Copyright © 2010 Ryan P. Murphy
Activity! State your Matter –Teacher to give each group of students a solid block (Maybe ice), glass of water, and balloon filled with gas.
Activity! State your Matter –Teacher to give each group of students a solid block (Maybe ice), glass of water, and balloon filled with gas.
Activity! State your Matter –Teacher to give each group of students a solid block (Maybe ice), glass of water, and balloon filled with gas.
Activity! State your Matter –Teacher to give each group of students a solid block (Maybe ice), glass of water, and balloon filled with gas.
Activity! State your Matter –Teacher to give each group of students a solid block (Maybe ice), glass of water, and balloon filled with gas.
Activity! State your Matter –Teacher to give each group of students a solid block (Maybe ice), glass of water, and balloon filled with gas.
Activity! State your Matter –Teacher to give each group of students a solid block (Maybe ice), glass of water, and balloon filled with gas.
Activity! State your Matter –Teacher to give each group of students a solid block (Maybe ice), glass of water, and balloon filled with gas.
Activity! State your Matter –Teacher to give each group of students a solid block (Maybe ice), glass of water, and balloon filled with gas.
Activity! State your Matter –Teacher to give each group of students a solid block (Maybe ice), glass of water, and balloon filled with gas.
Activity! State your Matter –Teacher to give each group of students a solid block (Maybe ice), glass of water, and balloon filled with gas.
Activity / video link (Extremely Optional) – –Assign three students to each hold a poster with the three states of matter. (Solid, Liquid, Gas) When Zebra is dancing and singing fast person with gas poster must wave it around quickly. When zebra is dancing normal wave the liquid poster at a normal speed. When zebra is dancing slowly wave the solid poster extremely slow.
Activity / video link (Extremely Optional) – –Assign three students to each hold a poster with the three states of matter. (Solid, Liquid, Gas) When Zebra is dancing at a fast pace the person with gas poster must wave it around quickly / dance. When zebra is dancing normal wave the liquid poster at a normal speed / slower dance. When zebra is dancing slowly wave the solid poster extremely slow / slow dance.
Based on the video, which is a solid, liquid, and gas.
Activity / video link (Extremely Optional) – –Assign three students to each hold a poster with the three states of matter. (Solid, Liquid, Gas) When Zebra is dancing and singing fast person with gas poster must wave it around quickly. When zebra is dancing normal wave the liquid poster at a normal speed. When zebra is dancing slowly wave the solid poster extremely slow.
Activity / video link (Extremely Optional) – –Assign three students to each hold a poster with the three states of matter. (Solid, Liquid, Gas) When Zebra is dancing and singing fast person with gas poster must wave it around quickly. When zebra is dancing normal wave the liquid poster at a normal speed. When zebra is dancing slowly wave the solid poster extremely slow.
Activity / video link (Extremely Optional) – –Assign three students to each hold a poster with the three states of matter. (Solid, Liquid, Gas) When Zebra is dancing and singing fast person with gas poster must wave it around quickly. When zebra is dancing normal wave the liquid poster at a normal speed. When zebra is dancing slowly wave the solid poster extremely slow.
Activity / video link (Extremely Optional) – –Assign three students to each hold a poster with the three states of matter. (Solid, Liquid, Gas) When Zebra is dancing and singing fast person with gas poster must wave it around quickly. When zebra is dancing normal wave the liquid poster at a normal speed. When zebra is dancing slowly wave the solid poster extremely slow.
Activity / video link (Extremely Optional) – –Assign three students to each hold a poster with the three states of matter. (Solid, Liquid, Gas) When Zebra is dancing and singing fast person with gas poster must wave it around quickly. When zebra is dancing normal wave the liquid poster at a normal speed. When zebra is dancing slowly wave the solid poster extremely slow.
Activity / video link (Extremely Optional) – –Assign three students to each hold a poster with the three states of matter. (Solid, Liquid, Gas) When Zebra is dancing and singing fast person with gas poster must wave it around quickly. When zebra is dancing normal wave the liquid poster at a normal speed. When zebra is dancing slowly wave the solid poster extremely slow.
Activity / video link (Extremely Optional) – –Assign three students to each hold a poster with the three states of matter. (Solid, Liquid, Gas) When Zebra is dancing and singing fast person with gas poster must wave it around quickly. When zebra is dancing normal wave the liquid poster at a normal speed. When zebra is dancing slowly wave the solid poster extremely slow.
Video Link! (Optional) TMBG States of Matter –
Water is being continually created by many biophysicochemical processes. As such, water can be viewed as being constantly “refreshed” or “rejuvenated.”
The water in dinosaur pee is not the same water that we drink. The H’s and O’s that make up H 2 O are the same ones present when the dinosaurs roamed the Earth.
New Area of Focus: The Water Cycle New Area of Focus: The Water Cycle Copyright © 2010 Ryan P. Murphy
New Area of Focus: The Water Cycle New Area of Focus: The Water Cycle AKA – The Hydrologic Cycle AKA – The Hydrologic Cycle Copyright © 2010 Ryan P. Murphy
New Area of Focus: The Water Cycle New Area of Focus: The Water Cycle AKA – The Hydrologic Cycle AKA – The Hydrologic Cycle Driven by the sun and gravity. Driven by the sun and gravity. Copyright © 2010 Ryan P. Murphy
New Area of Focus: The Water Cycle New Area of Focus: The Water Cycle AKA – The Hydrologic Cycle AKA – The Hydrologic Cycle Driven by the sun and gravity. Driven by the sun and gravity. Copyright © 2010 Ryan P. Murphy
Driven by the Sun
Copyright © 2010 Ryan P. Murphy Driven by the Sun
What do we already know? Explain yourselves with this template. Copyright © 2010 Ryan P. Murphy Driven by the Sun
What do we already know? Explain yourselves with this template. Copyright © 2010 Ryan P. Murphy
What do we already know? Explain yourselves with this template. Copyright © 2010 Ryan P. Murphy
What do we already know? Explain yourselves with this template. Copyright © 2010 Ryan P. Murphy
What do we already know? Explain yourselves with this template. Copyright © 2010 Ryan P. Murphy
What do we already know? Explain yourselves with this template. Copyright © 2010 Ryan P. Murphy
What do we already know? Explain yourselves with this template. Copyright © 2010 Ryan P. Murphy
What do we already know? Explain yourselves with this template. Copyright © 2010 Ryan P. Murphy
Which of the other terms are we unsure of.. –Condensation –Evaporation –Precipitation –Percolation –Transpiration –Sublimation –Infiltration –Ocean Storage –Ground Water Storage –Freshwater discharge –Surface run-off Copyright © 2010 Ryan P. Murphy
Which of the other terms are we unsure of.. –Condensation –Evaporation –Precipitation –Percolation –Transpiration –Sublimation –Infiltration –Ocean Storage –Ground Water Storage –Freshwater discharge –Surface run-off Copyright © 2010 Ryan P. Murphy
Which of the other terms are we unsure of.. –Condensation –Evaporation –Precipitation –Percolation –Transpiration –Sublimation –Infiltration –Ocean Storage –Ground Water Storage –Freshwater discharge –Surface run-off Copyright © 2010 Ryan P. Murphy
The hydrologic cycle (Water Cycle): The hydrologic cycle (Water Cycle): Copyright © 2010 Ryan P. Murphy
The hydrologic cycle (Water Cycle): The continuous movement of water on, The hydrologic cycle (Water Cycle): The continuous movement of water on, Copyright © 2010 Ryan P. Murphy
The hydrologic cycle (Water Cycle): The continuous movement of water on, The hydrologic cycle (Water Cycle): The continuous movement of water on, Copyright © 2010 Ryan P. Murphy
The hydrologic cycle (Water Cycle): The continuous movement of water on, above, The hydrologic cycle (Water Cycle): The continuous movement of water on, above, Copyright © 2010 Ryan P. Murphy
The hydrologic cycle (Water Cycle): The continuous movement of water on, above, and below the surface of the earth. The hydrologic cycle (Water Cycle): The continuous movement of water on, above, and below the surface of the earth. Copyright © 2010 Ryan P. Murphy
Water Cycle Available Sheet
Step by step drawing of the water cycle.
Evaporation: Substance changes from a liquid state to gas state (requires energy). Evaporation: Substance changes from a liquid state to gas state (requires energy). Copyright © 2010 Ryan P. Murphy
Evaporation: Substance changes from a liquid state to gas state (requires energy). Evaporation: Substance changes from a liquid state to gas state (requires energy). Copyright © 2010 Ryan P. Murphy
Evaporation: Substance changes from a liquid state to gas state (requires energy). Evaporation: Substance changes from a liquid state to gas state (requires energy). Copyright © 2010 Ryan P. Murphy
We usually think about oceans, but clouds also evaporate. Copyright © 2010 Ryan P. Murphy
Condensation: Water vapor (gas) turns back to a liquid. (Energy needs to be removed) Condensation: Water vapor (gas) turns back to a liquid. (Energy needs to be removed) - Copyright © 2010 Ryan P. Murphy
Condensation: Water vapor (gas) turns back to a liquid. (Energy needs to be removed) Condensation: Water vapor (gas) turns back to a liquid. (Energy needs to be removed) Cloud formation. Cloud formation. Copyright © 2010 Ryan P. Murphy
Water Cycle Available Sheet
Activity! Condensation –Teacher provides ice cold can of soda to table groups and students record temperature. –Students should observe each can for evidence of condensation.
Activity! Condensation Questions. –Why did condensation droplets form on the cold soda can? Where did the water come from?
Activity! Condensation Questions. –Why did condensation droplets form on the cold soda can? Where did the water come from? –Condensation formed on the cold soda can because water vapor near the soda can turned from a gas to a liquid.
Cloud formation occurs with water vapor and condensation nuclei. Copyright © 2010 Ryan P. Murphy
Precipitation: Water that is so heavy it falls as liquid / solid. Precipitation: Water that is so heavy it falls as liquid / solid. Copyright © 2010 Ryan P. Murphy
Precipitation: Water that is so heavy it falls as liquid / solid. Precipitation: Water that is so heavy it falls as liquid / solid. Copyright © 2010 Ryan P. Murphy
Precipitation can also be a solid in the form of snow, hail, or ice pellets. Copyright © 2010 Ryan P. Murphy
Link! Water Cycle Flash Animation Tour – watercycle.htmlhttp:// watercycle.html
Activity! Water Cycle in a Bottle. –Each group needs a standard 2 liter clear soda bottle cut in half about 10 cm from the top. (Have teacher cut in advance) –Fill bottle with very warm water about 10 cm. Add food coloring if you wish. –Slide cup into the bottle to just above the warm water with cap on. –Fill top bottle (cup) with ice cubes. Do not overfill. –Watch for evaporation, condensation, and the droplets falling back down to the warm water (precipitation) –Visual on next slide.
“AYE” Advance Your Exploration ELA and Literacy Opportunity Worksheet –Visit some of the many provided links or.. –Articles can be found at (w/ membership to NABT and NSTA) 1http:// 1 ournal=tsthttp://learningcenter.nsta.org/browse_journals.aspx?j ournal=tst Please visit at least one of the “learn more” educational links provided in this unit and complete this worksheet
“AYE” Advance Your Exploration ELA and Literacy Opportunity Worksheet –Visit some of the many provided links or.. –Articles can be found at (w/ membership to NABT and NSTA) urnal=tsthttp://learningcenter.nsta.org/browse_journals.aspx?jo urnal=tst
This PowerPoint is one small part of my Ecology Abiotic Factors Unit. This unit includes… A 4 Part 2,400+ Slide PowerPoint 14 page bundled homework packaged that chronologically follows PowerPoint, + modified version 16 pages of unit notes with visuals 2 PowerPoint review games Rubrics, Answer Keys, games, and much more. actors_Unit.htmlhttp://sciencepowerpoint.com/Ecology_Abiotic_F actors_Unit.html
Areas of Focus within The Ecology: Abiotic Factors Unit Abiotic Factors, Biotic Factors, The Big 7 Abiotic Factors, Organisms Range of Tolerance, Light, How light affects Organisms, Photosynthesis, Factors in the Environment that Affect the Amount of Light, How Organisms Movements are affected by light, Bioluminescence, How temperature affects organisms, Thermoregulation, Physiological Regulation, Behavioral Regulation, Adaptation, Hypothermia, Hyperthermia, Warm-Bloodedness (endothermy), Cold-Bloodedness, Hibernation / Torpor, Advantages of Warm-Bloodedness, Disadvantages of Warm-Bloodedness, Advantages of Cold-Bloodedness, Disadvantages of Cold- Bloodedness, Water, Water Requirements and Plants, Adaptations of Plants and Water, Adaptations of Animals and Water, Wind, Positives and Negatives of Wind to Organisms, How animals use Wind, How Plants use Wind, Wind Dispersal, Water Dispersal, McArthur- Wilson Island Biogeography Theory, Animal Seed Dispersal, Fire Ecology, Fire Dependence, Biogeochemical Cycles, Water Cycle, Carbon Cycle, Photosynthesis, Cellular Respiration, Oxygen-Carbon Dioxide Balance, Nitrogen Cycle, Phosphorus Cycle, Importance of Phosphorus, Nutrients, Nutrient Pollution and Aquatic Systems, Eutrophification. Full Unit can be found at…
More Units Available at… Earth Science: The Soil Science and Glaciers Unit, The Geology Topics Unit, The Astronomy Topics Unit, The Weather and Climate Unit, and The River Unit, The Water Molecule Unit. Physical Science: The Laws of Motion and Machines Unit, The Atoms and Periodic Table Unit, The Energy and the Environment Unit, and The Introduction to Science / Metric Unit. Life Science: The Diseases and Cells Unit, The DNA and Genetics Unit, The Life Topics Unit, The Plant Unit, The Taxonomy and Classification Unit, Ecology: Feeding Levels Unit, Ecology: Interactions Unit, Ecology: Abiotic Factors, The Evolution and Natural Selection Unit and The Human Body Systems and Health Topics Unit. Copyright © LLC.
Please visit the links below to learn more about each of the units in this curriculum –These units take me about four years to complete with my students in grades Earth Science UnitsExtended Tour Link and Curriculum Guide Geology Topics Unit Astronomy Topics Unit Weather and Climate Unit Soil Science, Weathering, More Water Unit Rivers Unit = Easier = More Difficult = Most Difficult 5 th – 7 th grade 6 th – 8 th grade 8 th – 10 th grade
Physical Science UnitsExtended Tour Link and Curriculum Guide Science Skills Unit html Motion and Machines Unit Matter, Energy, Envs. Unit Atoms and Periodic Table Unit Life Science UnitsExtended Tour Link and Curriculum Guide Human Body / Health Topics DNA and Genetics Unit Cell Biology Unit Infectious Diseases Unit Taxonomy and Classification Unit Evolution / Natural Selection Unit Botany Topics Unit Ecology Feeding Levels Unit Ecology Interactions Unit Ecology Abiotic Factors Unit
The entire four year curriculum can be found at... Please feel free to contact me with any questions you may have. Thank you for your interest in this curriculum. Sincerely, Ryan Murphy M.Ed
Thank you for your time and interest in this curriculum tour. Please visit the welcome / guide on how a unit works and link to the many unit previews to see the PowerPoint slideshows, bundled homework, review games, unit notes, and much more. Thank you for your interest and please feel free to contact me with any questions you may have. Best wishes. Sincerely, Ryan Murphy M.Ed