Goals:
1. Define equilibrium and give examples of dynamic equilibrium in natural systems.
2. Describe why natural systems are normally resilient and in dynamic equilibrium
3. Explain what the 10% rule means in describing energy in ecosystems.
4. Describe how water, carbon and nitrogen cycle in ecosystems.
Activities:
Monday: Finish the Film: The Universe Within from the last unit
Tuesday: Reading and Questions about equilibrium in natural systems. Start Posters. Homework: Answer questions on handout.
Wednesday: Finish and share posters. Start Fishbanks game. Homework: Readsection 4.1. Answer questions 1-4 on p. 84
Friday: Continue Fishbanks Game. Homework: Read sections 4.2 and 4.3 and answer questions 1,2 on p. 89 and 1-4 on p. 93
Notebook:
1. The Universe Within
2. Natural Systems Constantly Aim for Equilibrium reading and Questions
3. p 84 Q1-4
4. p 89, 1-2 and p. 93, 1-4
