Lesson 2: Website Task 1 - Model of Stable Ecosystem
Duration of Days: 4
Lesson Objective
Students will be able to complete the model of the stable ecosystem following the criteria in the rubric
What does an ecosystem before humans look like?
What internal system interaction take place?
How do non loving things support the living things
HS-LS2-7
Design, evaluate, and refine a solution for reducing the impact of human activities on the environment and biodiversity.
HS-LS4-6
Create or revise a simulation to test a solution to mitigate adverse impacts of human activity on biodiversity.
LS2.C: Ecosystem Dynamics, Functioning, and Resilience
Moreover, anthropogenic changes (induced by human activity) in the environment—including habitat destruction, pollution, introduction of invasive species, overexploitation, and climate change—can disrupt an ecosystem and threaten the survival of some species.
LS4.D: Biodiversity and Humans
Biodiversity is increased by the formation of new species (speciation) and decreased by the loss of species (extinction).
Humans depend on the living world for the resources and other benefits provided by biodiversity. But human activity is also having adverse impacts on biodiversity through overpopulation, overexploitation, habitat destruction, pollution, introduction of invasive species, and climate change. Thus sustaining biodiversity so that ecosystem functioning and productivity are maintained is essential to supporting and enhancing life on Earth. Sustaining biodiversity also aids humanity by preserving landscapes of recreational or inspirational value.
ETS1.B: Developing Possible Solutions
When evaluating solutions it is important to take into account a range of constraints including cost, safety, reliability and aesthetics and to consider social, cultural and environmental impacts.
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