Science10 – Sustaining Earth’s Ecosystems

Chapter 1 – Biomes and ecosystems are divisions of the biosphere

·        NOTES ON SECTION 1.1

·        WORKBOOK 1.1 (pages may be downloaded and printed at home)
 

·        Section 1.1 Quiz - on Biomes.

·         What’s it Like Where You Live? - good descriptions of worldwide biomes.

·         Ecological Map of Canada - interactive map of Canada's biomes.

·         Canada's Ecozones - click on a zone to discover more.

·         Boreal Forest - a wonderful journey provided by the Atlas of Canada.

·         Environment Canada Climate Data - get Canadian data all the way back to 1840.

·         Climate Graphs of Canada - the average temperature and rainfall for many Canadian cities.

·        Biomes - this interactive feature includes climate and precipitation data for every biome (free Teacher's Domain registration is required).

·        Arctic Tundra - this video provides an excellent overview of the tundra biome (free Teacher's Domain registration is required). The background essay and discussion questions are also very good.

·        Desert Biome - this video provides an overview of a southern Arizona desert and its unique organisms (free Teacher's Domain registration is required).

·         Deception Island - along with an interesting climate, this island has a fascinating history.

·         Deception Island Flora and Fauna - amazing underwater movies.

·        Biomes Crossword puzzle - (download )

 

·        NOTES ON SECTION 1.2

·        WORKBOOK 1.2 (pages may be downloaded and printed at home)

·        Section 1.2 Quiz - on Ecosystems.

·        Virtual Ecosystem - click "The Virtual Ecosphere" to begin experimenting with your very own ecosystem.  Go ahead.  Make your own!

·         Ancient Farmers of the Amazon – Symbiosis Video - amazing relationship between leaf cutter ants and fungi.

·         Ruminants – Symbiosis Video - a cow's digestive system is complex and involves a symbiotic relationship.

·         What is Brood Parasitism? - very good photos of eggs, no wonder the birds are fooled!

·        Masters of Disguise – Camouflage video - predation has resulted in some very interesting adaptations that organisms use to avoid being seen (free Teacher's Domain registration is required).

·        Toxic Newts – Video - a good example how a relationship between species can result in an "arms race".

·        Ecosystems Crossword Puzzle.  (download )

 

Chapter 2 – Energy flow and nutrient cycles support life in ecosystems.

·        NOTES ON SECTION 2.1

·        WORKBOOK 2.1 (pages may be downloaded and printed at home)

·        Section 2.1 Quiz - quiz on Energy Flow in Ecosystems.

·        Energy Flow in the Coral Reef Ecosystem – Video - fascinating organisms of the coral reef are featured (free Teacher's Domain registration is required).

·         Arctic Ecosystem - try the interactive activity, but also read the very good essay (free Teacher's Domain registration is required).

·         Antarctic Ecosystem - try the interactive activity, but also read the very good essay (free Teacher's Domain registration is required).

·        Energy Flow in Ecosystems Crossword

 

·        NOTES ON SECTION 2.2

·        WORKBOOK 2.2 (pages may be downloaded and printed at home)

·        Section 2.2 Quiz - on Nutrient Cycles in Ecosystems.

·        Carbon Cycle "Movie" - actually an interactive flash object, the narrator "kids" are a bit childish, but the information and animations are well presented.

·        Animated Carbon Cycle – Teacher Demo only… BC Science 10 Figure 2.27.

·         Nitrogen Cycle Animation - watch the nitrogen cycle in action.

·        Animated Nitrogen Cycle - Teacher Demo only… BC Science 10 Figure 2.37.

·        Animated Phosphorus Cycle - Teacher Demo only… BC Science 10 Figure 2.46.

·        Nutrient Cycles in Ecosystems Crossword. (download )



·        NOTES ON SECTION 2.3

·        WORKBOOK 2.3 (pages may be downloaded and printed at home)

·        Section 2.3 Quiz - on Effects of Bioaccumulation on Ecosystems.

·              Mercury Rising: The Poisoning of Grassy Narrows Video.  Search for topic. – “Still ill” is a good one.  Make sure you view the 17 other media files on this topic listed just underneath the video.

·              Effects of Bioacculumation Crossword puzzle - (download )

Chapter 3

·        NOTES ON SECTION 3.1

·         WORKBOOK 3.1 (pages may be downloaded and printed at home)

·         Section 3.1 Quiz - on How Changes Occur Naturally in Ecosystems.

·         Krakatoa: Volcano of Destruction - amazing video, animations and reconstructions.

·        British Columbia's Mountain Pine Beetle Video - (link at bottom of page) - clearly explains the reasons for the epidemic, beetle biology, how forests are attacked, and how forests will regenerate. This video is slow to download, so it is recommended you download it ahead of time if you plan to show this 9 minute video in class.

 

·        NOTES ON SECTION 3.2

·        WORKBOOK 3.2 (pages may be downloaded and printed at home)

·        Be a Media Watchdog On Environmental Issues - activity – page 135

·        Section 3.2 Quiz - on How Humans Influence Ecosystems.

·              Human Influence Crossword.  (download )

·        NOTES ON SECTION 3.3

·         WORKBOOK 3.3 (pages may be downloaded and printed at home)

·         Section 3.3 Quiz - on How Instroduced Species Affect Ecosystems.

·         E-Flora BC Animated Maps - very cool animations of plant species and how they spreading in B.C.

·        Introduced Species Crossword.  (download )

·         Footprint Calculator - the currency is in British pounds, but otherwise this is a very good calculator.