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1. 5 Weeks

2. Biogeography and Biodiversity

2.1. 1. Pangea 2. Continential Drift 3. Landscape Ecology 4. Island Biography

2.2. 1.1 SWBAT understand pangea by using a simulation. 1.2. SWBAT apply the concepts of continential drift to argue for or against pangea.

2.3. 1.3. SWBAT examine the influence of spatial patterns by researching examples of species migration and nutrient flow 1.4. SWBAT interpret Surtsey island to understand colonization, extinction and equilibrium

3. Trophic Interactions

3.1. 1. Energy Pyramid / Trophic Level 2. Energy Movement 3. Predator/Prey Population Dynamics 4. Carbon, Nitrogen, and Phosphours Cycle

3.2. 2.1. SWBAT compare trophic levels and evaluate enery loss by analyzing ecosystem dynamics. 2.2 SWBAT demonstrate energy movement by constructing energy pyramid of a local San Antonio ecosystem

3.3. 2.3 SWBAT include role of keystone species in energy pyramid created of their chosen local ecosystem 2.4 SWBAT predict outcomes of chosen local ecostyem based on biochemical cycle such a nitrogen, carbon, and phosphruos.

4. Course Objectives:

4.1. 1. Develop ability to apply quantitative skills to analyze ecological models and case studies

4.1.1. 2. Evaluate and form arguments (that are evidence-based) for or against ecological concepts such as biodiversity, pangea and continental drift.

4.1.1.1. 3. Analyze the various types of species interactions (e.g., predation, competition, mutualism, and parasitism) and evaluate their impact on population dynamics, species distribution, and community stability.

4.1.1.1.1. 4. Explore the processes of ecological succession and how communities evolve over time, from disturbance events to the establishment of mature ecosystems.

4.2. CO1: Design and analyze models and graphs that demonstrate impacts on species interaction, distribution, abundance, and community structures.

4.2.1. CO2: Construct evidence-based arguments to explain ecological concepts like pangea, biodiversity , and ecological succession.

4.2.1.1. CO3: Analyze the various types of species interactions (e.g., predation, competition, mutualism, and parasitism) and evaluate their impact on population dynamics, species distribution, and community stability.

4.2.1.1.1. CO4: Integrate ecological principles to evaluate how human activities, environmental changes, and species interactions—such as invasive species, extinction events, trophic dynamics, and symbiotic relationships—affect ecosystem stability, nutrient cycling, and community structure.

5. Competition

5.1. 1. Intraspecifc vs Interspecific 2. Lei Big Law of Minimum 3. Competitive Exclusion Principle 4. Predation Competiton 5. Herbivory Competion

5.2. 3.1 SWBAT differentiate between intraspecific and interspecific species by analyzing Widemouth blindcat and invertebrates

5.3. 3.2 - SWBAT use models to predict effects of ecosystems by altering a limiting resource 3.3 - SWBAT describe CEP and role in coexistence by analyzing Mexican Free-Tailed Bats and other urban bat species

5.4. 3.4 and 3.5 - Examine how predation and herbivory competition impact species interactions, population dynamics, and community structure, considering resource availability and environmental factors.

6. Symbiosis

6.1. 1. Mutualsim 2. Commensalism 3. Parasitism

6.2. 4.1, 4,2, 4,3- SWBAT categorize symbitoic relationships by analyzing mutualism, commensalism and parasitism.

6.3. 4.3 - SWBAT interpret parasitic relationships by analyzing malaria, invasive worms, mistletoe and cyclosporia.

7. Community Succession

7.1. 1. Succession 101 (Seral, Complex stages) 2. Succession in terrestrial and aquatic environments 3. Primary and Secondary Succession

7.2. 5.1 - Define seral and complex stages by analyzing evolution and biodiversity over time. 5.2, - Compare and contrast succession in terrestrial and aquatic envionments by identifying unique characteristics of a local ecosystem.:

7.3. 5.3 - SWBAT distinguish between priimary and secondary succession by explaining key differences and outcomes when climax community is reached.

8. Model

8.1. A.D.D.I.E

8.1.1. A - Audience

8.1.1.1. D - Learning Obj, Content

8.1.1.1.1. D- Create Learning Content

8.2. Blooms' Tax.

8.2.1. We want higher order thinking - college level! (Create obj using create, evaluate, analzye, and apply)

8.2.1.1. Remember

8.2.1.1.1. Understand

8.3. Backwards Design

8.3.1. Starting with the end in mind

8.3.1.1. 1. What do students need to know

8.3.1.1.1. 2. Based on what they need to know, how will they be assessed?