How to Use the Science Curriculum Maps Tennessee State Standards The TN State Standards are located in the first three columns. Each content standard is identified as the following: grade level expectations, embedded standards, and outcomes of the grade/subject. Embedded standards are standards that allow students to apply science practices. Therefore, you will see embedded standards that support all science content. It is the teachers' responsibility to examine the standards and skills needed in order to ensure student mastery of the indicated standard. Content The performance tasks blend content, practices, and concepts in science with mathematics and literacy. Performance tasks should be included in your plans. These can be found under the column content and/or connections. Best practices tell us that making objectives measureable increases student mastery. Connections District and web-based resources have been provided in the Instructional Support and Resources column. The additional resources provided are supplementary and should be used as needed for content support and differentiation. State Standards Embedded Standards Outcomes Content Connections Standard 2- Interdependence - Population Ecology and Energy Flow – 3 Weeks CLE 3210.2.2 Analyze and interpret population data, graphs, or diagrams. Scaffolded (Unpacked) Ideas 1. A population consists of a group of organisms of the same species that occupies a particular area. 2. Populations change over time. CLE 3210 Inq. 4 – Apply qualitative and quantitative measures to analyze data and draw conclusions that are free of bias. CLE 3210.Math 1 – Understand the mathematical principles associated with the science of biology. CLE 3210.Math 2 – Utilize appropriate mathematical equations Analyze a human population distribution graphs to predict the impact on global resources, society, and the economy. Construct and maintain a model of an ecosystem. Monitor and evaluate changes in Glencoe – Chapter 4 Population Ecology 4.1 – Populations 4.2 – Population Dynamics 4.3 – Human Population Launch Lab – A population of one? p. 91 Compare Growth Rates p. 97 Academic Vocabulary: population, population growth curve, population density, non-native species, carrying capacity, birth-rate, climate changes, habitat degradation, mortality rate, extinction Performance Tasks Population Characteristics
survive under various environmental conditions. Quick Lab – New vegetable from old? P. 379 Exploration – Modeling Adaptation – p. 387 Test Prep – p. 391 NOVA similarities in their careers and theories. TOOLBOX Unit 1.1 Population Ecology and Energy Flow Plans Estimating Population Size - You will be expected to estimate the size of a sample population using the mark-recapture technique. Be able to apply the technique to new population problems and compare the mark and recapture technique to other methods of population estimating. Predator Prey Simulation In a stable ecosystem, the number of predators and the number of prey fluctuate, but remain relatively constant. Three factors can affect the cycling of predator and prey numbers: the reproductive rate of the prey, the number of prey eaten by each predator and the reproductive rate of the predator In this simulation, you will manipulate those three variables to determine how they affect the overall predator and prey populations. This simulation is located at: Lesson Plans Inc: Ecology