12th Grade Urban Ecology Lessons

Explore essential ecological concepts, focusing on ecosystems and their dynamics. Develop a comprehensive understanding of ecological relationships and processes, improving the ability to analyze and apply ecological principles effectively.

Explore questions focused on understanding and analyzing passages about urban weeds, their survival factors, and the adaptation of plants in urban environments. Learners will improve their ability to identify main ideas, make inferences, and understand varied perspectives on urban vegetation.

Explore the environmental impacts of urbanization and land conservation, focusing on habitat destruction, transportation issues, and conservation strategies. Gain insights into urban planning principles and evaluate the ecological outcomes of human activities. Acquire the knowledge to effectively address urban and environmental challenges.

Study the complex dynamics within ecosystems, focusing on how ecological interactions such as populations, communities, and food webs influence the environment. Gain insights into ecological principles, enhancing the ability to identify relationships and processes within ecosystems.

Explore the fundamental principles of ecology, focusing on the interactions within ecosystems. Develop skills in identifying ecological relationships and analyzing environmental impacts.

Examine 1950s environments to identify elements that are unsustainable today, focusing on economic scale, social order, and environmental conditions. Gain insights into historical sustainability challenges and develop analytical skills to assess and propose solutions for sustainable development.

Examine the core principles of agroecology, highlighting the dynamic relationships among plants, animals, humans, and the environment. Understand sustainable practices and the critical role of biodiversity. Integrate traditional, indigenous, scientific, and practical knowledge to enhance agricultural outcomes.

Investigate the dynamics of wild animals establishing habitats in urban settings with a focus on coyotes in places like Las Vegas. Gain insight into the ecological factors prompting wildlife to move into human environments, and predict the outcomes of ecological changes. Enhance understanding of urban ecology and wildlife management strategies through this exploration.

Explore the core concepts of urbanization, focusing on its impact on land use and the environment. Gain insight into how urban growth shapes land policies and ecological systems, fostering the ability to critically evaluate challenges in urban development.

Analyze the complexities of urban structures through key models such as Bid Rent Theory and Galactic City Models. Gain insights into urban planning principles, identify factors influencing economic land value, and understand unique urban features in global contexts.

Focus on the principles of sustainability by examining ecosystem services and sustainable development practices. Gain insights into the distinctions between renewable and nonrenewable resources and appreciate the significance of resilience in environmental planning. Understand the fundamental concepts underpinning the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals.

Explore urban agriculture and sustainable farming practices, emphasizing food justice, edible crops, and community gardening. Develop an understanding of sustainable farming techniques and their critical role in enhancing food security and environmental conservation.

Investigate the intricate interactions within ecosystems with an emphasis on symbiotic relationships, ecological succession, and species competition. Gain an enhanced understanding of ecological balance and adaptability, developing skills to analyze and predict ecological outcomes.