Biomes: Now and When

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How to implement engaging research, including mini skills lessons, and professional resources
TARGETED LEARNING STYLES

 Visual

TIME FRAME:

Library Research 2-3 days
Computer Lab to create product 1-2 days
Share presentations 1-2 days
Conclusion Homework

 UNIT:

    Environmental Science Grades 11-12

FOCUS:
Enduring Understanding or EssentialQuestion

   How do the abiotic and biotic factors facilitate the transfer of energy within a biosphere?

MSDE Voluntary State Curriculum: Science Standards/Core Learning Goals


BCPS Science Curriculum Indicator

   6.1.2 The student will analyze how the transfer of energy between atmosphere, land masses and oceans results in areas of different temperatures and densities that produce weather patterns and establish climate zones around the earth.

 BCPS
Library Media
Indicators:

   Use research skills in order to evaluate, select, record, and reorganize information.
Use reference skills in order to locate information in a variety of sources.
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1.1.1 Follow an inquiry-based process in seeking knowledge in curricular subjects, and make the real-world connection for using this process in own life.
1.1.6 Read, view, and listen for information presented in any format (e.g. textual visual, media, digital) in order to make inferences and gather meaning.
2.1.1 Continue an inquiry-based research process by applying critical-thinking skills (analysis, synthesis, evaluation, organization) to information and knowledge in order to construct new understandings, draw conclusions, and create new knowledge.
2.1.2 Organize knowledge so that it is useful.
2.1.6 Use the writing process, media and visual literacy, and technology skills to create products that express new understandings.
3.1.1 Conclude an inquiry-based research process by sharing new understandings and reflecting on the learning.
3.1.6 Use information and technology ethically and responsibly.
4.1.8 Use creative and artistic formats to express personal learning.

 National Science Curriculum Content Standards

   CONTENT STANDARD C: As a result of their activities in grades 9-12, all students should develop understanding of:
Interdependence of organisms

National Technology Education Standards for Students (ISTE)

 4. Use content-specific tools, software, and simulations (e.g., environmental probes, graphing calculators, exploratory environments, Web tools) to support learning and research. (3, 5)
7. Collaborate with peers, experts, and others using telecommunications and collaborative tools to investigate curriculum-related problems, issues, and information, and to develop solutions or products for audiences inside and outside the classroom. (4, 5)
Last update 2009 update: July 2004
Created by Phyllis Fullem
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