Science Nspired - Life Science - Ecology by Texas Instruments

Ecology is the study of interactions that occur among organisms and their environments. In this unit, students will explore these interactions, and build an understanding of how all living things on Earth depend on each other for survival.

Life Science: Ecology Classroom Activities	Type	Download
Simulations
Lynx and Snowshoe Hare Cycle In this lesson, students will analyze a predator/prey graph that represents the population cycling of the lynx and the snowshoe hare. Standards Textbook		Download2,183
Natural Selection (MG) In this lesson, students will model natural selection, providing an opportunity to make predictions about evolution in a population over a short period of time. Standards Textbook		Download2,423
Some Like It Hot In this lesson, students will use a simulation to adjust the pH of a lake and draw conclusions about the relationship between pH and biodiversity. Standards Textbook		Download2,122
Paradise Island In this lesson, students will use a simulation to explore the transfer of matter and energy among producers, consumers, and decomposers in an ecosystem. Standards Textbook		Download227
Aquatic Food Webs In this lesson, students will use a simulation to construct a model that describes the cycling of matter and flow of energy in an ecosystem. Standards Textbook		Download142
Data Collection
Vernier - Acids and Bases In this lesson, students will explore how living organisms can maintain a stable internal pH - even in the event of environmental changes. Standards Textbook		Download2,084
Assessment
Ecology Assessment This TI-Nspire question set (.tns) has assessment questions relating to Ecology.		Download16

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Lynx and Snowshoe Hare Cycle

Natural Selection (MG)

Some Like It Hot

Paradise Island

Aquatic Food Webs

Vernier - Acids and Bases

Ecology Assessment

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