Ecosystems Activity 2.4 Overview

Target Student Performance

Students describe patterns in relationships among mass of populations at different trophic levels in other ecosystems (the organic matter pyramid).

Resources Provided

• 2.4 Organic Carbon Pools in Other Ecosystems PPT

Recurring Resources

• (Optional) Big Idea Probe: Wolves and Deer (1 per student)
• (Optional) Assessing Big Idea Probe: Wolves and Deer
• Learning Tracking Tool for Ecosystems
• Assessing the Learning Tracking Tool for Ecosystems

Setup

Prepare a computer and projector to display the PPT. Print 1 copy of Big Idea Probe: Wolves and Deer for each student (optional).