Science 9 – Ecology

BC Science 9 (Connections) Unit 4
Unit Test n/a

Date Details
1
  • Notes: Topic 4.1
  • Connections Textbook: §4.1 Check Your Understanding – p.291
2
  • Notes: Topic 4.2
  • Connections Textbook: §4.2 Check Your Understanding – p.307
3
  • Notes: Topic 4.3
  • Connections Textbook: §4.3 Check Your Understanding – p.317
  • Research one cycle of matter (water, carbon, nitrogen or phosphorus). Take notes and draw diagrams (~1 page total). Prepare to share your findings next class. Questions to think about:
    • How is the nutrient exchanged between the biotic and abiotic parts of the environment?
    • How to humans fit into the cycle?
    • What happens if there is excess of the nutrient (carbon, nitrogen or phosphorus)?
    • For the water cycle, define and explain the terms transpiration, bioaccumulation and biomagnification.
4
  • Nutrient Cycles Jigsaw
  • Connections Textbook: §4.4 Check Your Understanding – p.335
5
  • Connections Textbook: Unit 4 Review – p.356-359
6
  • Test: Unit 4 (Ecology)