TN Biology I Standards - 2008-2009 Implementation

Interdependence

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Biology I: Standard 2 - Interdependence
Checks for Understanding 2.1 | 2.2 | 2.3 | 2.4 | 2.5 | 2.6
Science Curriculum Standards 3210 - Biology I	Internet Resources
Analyze human population distribution graphs to predict the impact on global resources, society, and the economy. 2.1	Population Country Ranks - find rankings for a variety of demographic concepts Population Density Animated Map - human population growth through history Continental Population Density Maps, 1995: (click on thumbnail image for full size maps) Population density - (persons per sq km) - A listing of locations ranked from greatest density to least density Population Density on a World Map - This data set shows the number of people per square kilometer around the world in 1994. Summary Demographic Data - This page allows you to obtain summary demographic data and population pyramids for one country. Where People Live on Planet Earth - a color-coded map produced from populations estimates made for 1994. (click the map for a larger version) Population Growth Rate Human Population: 2006 Data Sheet - a thirteen-page document Population growth rate - a list of countries ordered from the highest growth rate to the lowest Population growth rate (All Descending) - a more detailed listing of the growth rates Population Growth Rate - a learning module from the World Bank Group Population Growth Rate Teaching Activities (with answers) - a learning module from the World Bank Group
Construct and maintain a model of an ecosystem. 2.2	Build a prairie - interactive site where students construct a prarie. If you choose the right plants and animals, you can watch the prairie come to life before your eyes!
Monitor and evaluate changes in a yeast population. 2.3
Investigate an outdoor habitat to identify the abiotic and biotic factors, plant and animal populations, producers, consumers, and decomposers. 2.4	Biome Summary Biome Vocabulary - posted by NASA [this expired page is from the Internet Archive known as the Wayback Machine] Biomes in a Box - students are asked to build a three-dimensional model of a biome in a box Build a Fish - Build a Fish by choosing a body, mouth, and color/pattern, and then release it into the reef! In the process you will learn about adaptations that help the fish survive in their environment. Compare and Contrast Suggestions Compare and Contrast Activities - a collection of resources at Internet4Classrooms Compare and Contrast Lesson Plans - a collection of resources at Internet4Classrooms Characteristics of Earth's Terrestrial Biomes - a very good world map showing location of biomes Earth's Biomes - 3-D simulation which lets you take part in an around-the-world scientific expedition researching Earth's biomes Ecosystems - a twenty question quiz from Glencoe Ecosystems and Biomes - a twenty question quiz from Glencoe Ecosystems and Biomes - a Quia quiz [different format of the same quiz] Five of the major world biomes - from WorldBiomes.com Habitats/Biomes from Enchanted Learning - provides a good summary of biome characteristics Introduction to Biomes - links to eight types of biomes The Major Biomes - click on the appropriate heading to learn more (a ThinkQuest entry) Major Biomes of North America - Urban Sprawl is included as one biome Major Biomes of the World - from FactMonster Terrestrial Ecoregions of the World - (from National Geographic) information and images for all 867 land-based ecoregions on the planet [Note: This page does not work in newer versions of IE but works fine in Google Chrome or Safari.] Unique Plants of the Biomes - lesson from Discovery School World Biomes - presented by the University of California Museum of Paleontology - Aquatic, Desert, Forest, Grassland, Tundra
Conduct research on how human influences have changed an ecosystem and communicate findings through written or oral presentations. 2.5	Biological consequences of global warming: - article Climate Change Information Kit - Article by Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) which engages hundreds of the world’s leading experts in reviewing the most up-to-date, peer-reviewed literature on the scientific and technical aspects of climate change Global Warming from the U. S. EPA Infrared Map of the Earth - Greenhouse Effect Paleo Perspective on Global Warming Warnings from the Ice - from NOVA
Describe a sequence of events that illustrates biological succession. 2.6
State Performance Indicators 2.1 | 2.2 | 2.3 | 2.4 | 2.5 | 2.6 | 2.7
Predict how population changes of organisms at different trophic levels affect an ecosystem. SPI 2.1
Interpret the relationship between environmental factors and fluctuations in population size. SPI 2.2	Biome Summary Biome Vocabulary - posted by NASA [this expired page is from the Internet Archive known as the Wayback Machine] Biomes in a Box - students are asked to build a three-dimensional model of a biome in a box Build a Fish - Build a Fish by choosing a body, mouth, and color/pattern, and then release it into the reef! In the process you will learn about adaptations that help the fish survive in their environment. Compare and Contrast Suggestions Compare and Contrast Activities - a collection of resources at Internet4Classrooms Compare and Contrast Lesson Plans - a collection of resources at Internet4Classrooms Characteristics of Earth's Terrestrial Biomes - a very good world map showing location of biomes Earth's Biomes - 3-D simulation which lets you take part in an around-the-world scientific expedition researching Earth's biomes Ecosystems - a twenty question quiz from Glencoe Ecosystems and Biomes - a twenty question quiz from Glencoe Ecosystems and Biomes - a Quia quiz [different format of the same quiz] Five of the major world biomes - from WorldBiomes.com Habitats/Biomes from Enchanted Learning - provides a good summary of biome characteristics Introduction to Biomes - links to eight types of biomes The Major Biomes - click on the appropriate heading to learn more (a ThinkQuest entry) Major Biomes of North America - Urban Sprawl is included as one biome Major Biomes of the World - from FactMonster Terrestrial Ecoregions of the World - (from National Geographic) information and images for all 867 land-based ecoregions on the planet [Note: This page does not work in newer versions of IE but works fine in Google Chrome or Safari.] Unique Plants of the Biomes - lesson from Discovery School World Biomes - presented by the University of California Museum of Paleontology - Aquatic, Desert, Forest, Grassland, Tundra
Determine how the carrying capacity of an ecosystem is affected by interactions among organisms. SPI 2.3
Predict how various types of human activities affect the environment. SPI 2.4	Biological consequences of global warming: - article Climate Change Information Kit - Article by Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) which engages hundreds of the world’s leading experts in reviewing the most up-to-date, peer-reviewed literature on the scientific and technical aspects of climate change Global Warming from the U. S. EPA Infrared Map of the Earth - Greenhouse Effect Paleo Perspective on Global Warming Warnings from the Ice - from NOVA
Make inferences about how a specific environmental change can affect the amount of biodiversity. SPI 2.5
Predict how a specific environmental change may lead to the extinction of a particular species. SPI 2.6	Climate Change - evidence is gathering that human activities are changing the climate Coral Connections - a video which underscores the effects of uncontrolled development and personal behavior on the local society, the peninsula's water system, and the Mesoamerican reef. The film encourages viewers to spread the word and become a force for positive change. Global Warming - article from Wikipedia How Do We Know that the Atmospheric Build-up of Greenhouse Gases Is Due to Human Activity? - from the World Meteorological Organization Human Activity and the Environment: Annual Statistics: 2007 and 2008 - Climate change in Canada [44 pages if printed] Human Activities and their Potential Impact on the Environment - activities, and the potential impact of those activities, are listed Human Causes of Extinction and Endangerment - Why are Endangered Species Important? - this report is text only but contains good information for your students Human Impacts - biology lecture notes on how humans impact the atmosphere, water pollution and biodiversity Primary Causes of Coastal Land Loss - table which lists how natural processes and human activities affect land loss Projected Climate Changes - projections to the year 2100 What Human Activities Contribute to Climate Change? - Published in 1997 by the United Nations Environment Programme - World Meteorological Organization
Analyze factors responsible for the changes associated with biological succession. SPI 2.7
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