Environmental Conservation

Environmental Conservation



Unit 1: Day 1

Essential Questions

● What is a Keystone species?
● What is a Keystone species in our area?
● Why do people want to conserve lands and waters?

Open Ended

What do you think is a Keystone Species and what is an example of one in our area?

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Why do people want to conserve lands and waters?

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30-by-30 Reading

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What is the relationship of a Keystone Species to 30-by-30?

On your own, you will complete background research on Codorus State Park
Make note of:

• Species in the Park

• Recreational Activities

• Educational Opportunities

Time to Research! - Codorus State Park

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You and a partner will create a model based on the research you have completed on Codorus State Park

Building a Model

System

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What are we investigating?

Components

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What are the living and nonliving parts of the system?

Interactions

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How do the living and nonliving components interact?

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Friendly Reminders: Developing Initial Models

Developing Initial Models

How does the ecosystem work and why do humans want to protect it?

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Use pictures, symbols, and/or words in your model to help represent and further explain your ideas.

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Include components and interactions.

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Record questions that come to mind as you are constructing your model.

Open Ended

Exit Ticket 1: Why do ecosystems need protection and how are they protected?

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• Exit Ticket 2: How can we learn how to protect new lands and waters that have not had protection?