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Biology (ACP) 511
Unit 12 - Population Ecology

TIME FRAME: 2 days
GRADE: 10
CONTACT:

         MAP LEVEL:
07.0 SCIENCE

07.0.3.9.2 -- Students will explain that the distribution and abundance of organisms and populations in ecosystems are ultimately governed by the availability of matter and energy and the ability of the ecosystem to recycle organic materials

07.0.3.9.4 -- Students will explain ways in which humans can minimize their impact on biomes



1. What limiting factors influence population growth and how?
2. How have humans influenced their own population curve?




1. Density dependent/ density independent factors
2. Carrying capacity vs. biotic potential
3. Analysis of population growth curves




Student in Biology will develop the abilty to:
1. Interpret population growth curves,
2. Explain the difference between density dependent and independent factors.



Objective/Subjective (50:50)
Discussion
Cooperative activities