UNIT 2
Module 3
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Ecosystems and Ecology
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Populations and Communities
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Biomes and Succession
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Introduction:
In this module we will look at the characteristics of the main biomes of North America. We will also study the process of ecological succession and wrap up Unit 2 with the "Ecological News" assignment.
Lesson 1: Biomes of North America
The purpose of this lesson is to examine the various characteristics of biomes by focusing on the six major biomes of North America.
- Activity: Characteristics of the major biomes. Option 1 or 2.
- Activity: Constructing and Interpreting Climatograms and Reviewing the Biomes
Lesson 2: Ecological Succession
The purpose of this lesson is to study the process of ecological succession and identify ways that human activity can alter succession.
Assignment: [20 marks]
- Option 1 - Succession at Glacier Bay
- Option 2 - Effects of Fire on Biomes
Lesson 3 : Ecology Review
The purpose of this lesson is to review some of the major concepts related to ecology and to complete the "Ecological News" assignment.
- Assignment: Ecological News [45 marks]
