MARTONEN- ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE LESSON PLANS- 10/10/16
HIGH SCHOOL CONTENT STANDARDS ADDRESSED
HS-LS2-1: Use mathematical and/or computational representations to support explanations of factors that affect carrying capacity of ecosystems at different scales.
HS-LS2-2: Use mathematical representations to support and revise explanations based on evidence about factors affecting biodiversity and populations in ecosystems of different scales.
HS-LS2-6: Evaluate the claims, evidence, and reasoning that the complex interactions in ecosystems maintain relatively consistent numbers and types of organisms in stable conditions, but changing conditions may result in a new ecosystem. **
HS-LS2-7: Design, evaluate, and refine a solution for reducing the impacts of human activities on the environment and biodiversity.* **
HS-LS2-8: Evaluate the evidence for the role of group behavior on individual and species’ chances to survive and reproduce.
HS-LS4-6: Create or revise a simulation to test a solution to mitigate adverse impacts of human activity on biodiversity. **
HS-LS4-1: Communicate scientific information that common ancestry and biological evolution are supported by multiple lines of empirical evidence.
HS-LS4-2: Construct an explanation based on evidence that the process of evolution primarily results from four factors: (1) the potential for a species to increase in number, (2) the heritable genetic variation of individuals in a species due to mutation and sexual reproduction, (3) competition for limited resources, and (4) the proliferation of those organisms that are better able to survive and reproduce in the environment.
MONDAY-
TUESDAY-
WEDNESDAY-
1) Cowboy Lake- Invasive species control work day- adopt an area- KHS environmental science has adopted Cowboy Lake Recreational Area in Kingsford for invasive species control.
THURSDAY-
FRIDAY-
HIGH SCHOOL CONTENT STANDARDS ADDRESSED
HS-LS2-1: Use mathematical and/or computational representations to support explanations of factors that affect carrying capacity of ecosystems at different scales.
HS-LS2-2: Use mathematical representations to support and revise explanations based on evidence about factors affecting biodiversity and populations in ecosystems of different scales.
HS-LS2-6: Evaluate the claims, evidence, and reasoning that the complex interactions in ecosystems maintain relatively consistent numbers and types of organisms in stable conditions, but changing conditions may result in a new ecosystem. **
HS-LS2-7: Design, evaluate, and refine a solution for reducing the impacts of human activities on the environment and biodiversity.* **
HS-LS2-8: Evaluate the evidence for the role of group behavior on individual and species’ chances to survive and reproduce.
HS-LS4-6: Create or revise a simulation to test a solution to mitigate adverse impacts of human activity on biodiversity. **
HS-LS4-1: Communicate scientific information that common ancestry and biological evolution are supported by multiple lines of empirical evidence.
HS-LS4-2: Construct an explanation based on evidence that the process of evolution primarily results from four factors: (1) the potential for a species to increase in number, (2) the heritable genetic variation of individuals in a species due to mutation and sexual reproduction, (3) competition for limited resources, and (4) the proliferation of those organisms that are better able to survive and reproduce in the environment.
MONDAY-
- Ecosystem jar observation #2- Students will complete observation #2 in project booklet and add/delete items in their jar, check abiotic factors and try to adjust biotic factors accordingly. Instructor will discuss nitrate levels, where it comes from and how to test for it, also how to adjust levels in jars.
TUESDAY-
- Fumee Lake habitat study- finish calculations of % match, omission, and commission for actual and MIWLD species lists.
- Students will graph results of calculations using excel computer program.
- Students will finish the writing of their Fumee Lake habitat study lab report.
- Ch4 review sheet due Tuesday
WEDNESDAY-
1) Cowboy Lake- Invasive species control work day- adopt an area- KHS environmental science has adopted Cowboy Lake Recreational Area in Kingsford for invasive species control.
THURSDAY-
- Chapter 1 notes- students will discuss major characteristics of Earth that support living organisms.
- Relate notes to all field studies and chapter 1 lab- atmospheric changes in the Earth’s history- students performed procedures and learned about history of changes in atmospheric gas concentrations.
- Lab- Ch1- gases
FRIDAY-
- KHS tree project- tree volume and tree crown measurements of all 25 trees on school grounds.
- Calculate tree volumes in the classroom if time remains