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Science Grade 8 Ecological Systems

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Science Grade 8 Ecological Systems

1-2 Weeks

Individual organisms and species change over time.

Organisms maintain a dynamic equilibrium that sustains life.

Plants and animals depend on each other and their physical environments.

Human decisions and activities have had a profound impact on the physical and living environment.

Everything in nature is connected.

Materials and energy in the environment are recycled.

How is everything in nature connected?

How are materials and energy recycled in the environment?

How does human activty impact the natural world?

What plans can be put in place to reduce the human footprint?

(1)	MST1	Students will use mathematical analysis, scientific inquiry, and engineering design, as appropriate, to pose questions, seek answers, and develop solutions.
(1)	MST2	Students will access, generate, process, and transfer information using appropriate technologies.
(1)	MST4	Students will understand and apply scientific concepts, principles, and theories pertaining to the physical setting and living environment and recognize the historical development of ideas in science.
(1)	MST5	Students will apply technological knowledge and skills to design, construct, use, and evaluate products and systems to satisfy human and environmental needs.
(1)	MST6	Students will understand the relationships and common themes that connect mathematics, science, and technology and apply the themes to these and other areas of learning.
(1)	MST7	Students will apply the knowledge and thinking skills of mathematics, science, and technology to address real-life problems and make informed decisions.

Identifying and analyzing cycles in nature.

Anayzing the impact of changes in the natural world.

Creating plans for reducing the human impact on the natural world.

atmosphere

carnivore

community

competition

consumer

decomposer

ecological succession

ecology

ecosystem

endangered

energy pyramid

environmental conservation

extinction

food chain

food web

habitat

herbivore

hydrosphere

lithosphere

non-renewable resource

omnivore

pollutant

population

predator

producer

renewable resource

urban

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