Grade 7 - Ecosystems
by Janessa Sequeira
1. 7-1-05 positive and negative human interventions into ecosystems
1.1. 7-1-06 identify environmental, social and economic factors that should be considered when preserving ecosystems
1.1.1. 7-1-07 propose a course of action to protect the habitat or an organism
1.2. 7-0-9e Be sensitive and responsible in maintaining a balance between the needs of humans and a sustainable environment. GLO: B5 7-0-9f Consider both immediate and long-term effects of their actions.
2. 7-1-02 define an ecosystem and give examples
2.1. 7-1-13 demonstrate proper use of microscopes
2.2. 7-1-03 identify the components of ecosystems
2.2.1. 7-1-08 understand and explain photosynthesis and cellular respiration
2.2.1.1. 7-1-09Analyze food webs to show how energy is gained or lost
2.2.1.1.1. 7-1-10 analyze the loss of producers and consumers and understand the impact using ecological pyramids
2.2.1.1.2. 7-1-12 identify the roles of organisms within an ecosystem (ex producers, consumers, decomposers, scavengers, etc.)
2.2.1.1.3. 7-1-11 understand and explain bioaccumulation using ecological pyramids
2.2.2. 7-1-04 describe ecological succession