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.
5. What is meant by the "tragedy of the commons?" Be able to give examples.
6. What are typical patterns of population growth.
7. Describe casues and effects of global warming.
Activities:
Monday: Finish Fishbanks and debrief game. Homework: Tragedy of the commons handout and p.102 Q1-4. Read sec 5.1.
Tuesday: Discuss Tragedy of the commons handout, fishbanks and global warming. Homework: Read Proof Positive and complete Global warming worksheet.
Wednesday: Watch "An Inconvenient Truth" Homework: Read sec 6.1. Q 1-4 p 127.
Friday: Continue "An Inconvenient Truth" Quiz
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
5. The Tragedy of the Commons
6. p.102 Q1-4
7. Global Warming Prereading Questions
8. p.127 Q1-4
