Biodome Experiment and Plant Needs

In this final lesson of the ecosystems unit, Miss Catherine guides students through a cause-and-effect analysis of a failed biodome experiment. Students explore examples of cause and effect, model carbon movement, and write recommendations for future biodomes. The lesson concludes with a reflection on real-world applications, including the Biosphere 2 project.

What is the main focus of today's lesson?

• Understanding the structure of ecosystems

• Explaining the failure of the biodome experiment

• Learning about different types of energy

• Studying the water cycle

Why was Quincy late to his first period class?

• He missed the bus

• He forgot his homework

• He overslept

• He stayed up late

What was the initial cause of Quincy being late?

• He missed the bus

• He stayed up late

• He overslept

• He forgot his backpack

What is the primary reason a plant would die if placed in a closet?

• Too much heat

• Lack of light

• Too much humidity

• Lack of water

What do plants need light for?

• To grow taller

• To produce seeds

• To make energy storage molecules

• To absorb water

What was the ultimate cause of the biodome's failure?

• Not enough water

• Too many animals

• Burying dead matter

• Lack of sunlight

What decreased as a result of burying dead matter in the biodome?

• Rate of photosynthesis

• Amount of sunlight

• Number of plants

• Amount of water

What is the purpose of creating a model of the biodome?

• To track animal behavior

• To measure plant growth

• To show carbon movement

• To predict weather patterns

What is Biosphere 2?

• A new type of plant

• A real-life biodome experiment

• A scientific theory

• A type of energy storage molecule

What should students do after completing the unit?

• Take a test

• Create a new biodome

• Message their science teacher

• Write a report