Ecosystems Activity 5.1 Overview

Target Student Performance

Students explain how humans change matter cycling and energy flow in ecosystems to produce products and services.

Resources Provided

• 5.1 Introduction to Ecosystem Products and Services PPT
• 5.1 Ecosystem Images (1 set per class)
• 5.1 Ecosystem Products and Services Reading (1 per student)
• 5.1 Products and Services in Different Ecosystems Worksheet
• 5.1 Assessing Products and Services in Different Ecosystems Worksheet

Recurring Resources

• Questions, Connections, Questions Student Reading Strategy

Setup

Print one copy of 5.1 Products and Services in Different Ecosystems Worksheet and 5.1 Ecosystem Products and Services Reading for each student. Print one copy of 5.1 Ecosystem Images and hang the images up around the classroom. Prepare a computer and projector to display the 5.1 Introduction to Ecosystem Products and Services PPT.