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HS, Biology Std 13-1: Describe the interdependence of biotic and abiotic factors in an ecosystem. • Ex – effects of humidity on stomata size, effects of dissolved oxygen on fish respiration.

Lesson Plans: Design an Ecosystem A simulation activity: Students create a simple, imaginary ecosystem. They describe the interrelations between the species inhabiting the ecosystem and their physical environment. Then then imagine an alteration in their environment and project the impact that such a change would have on the organisms living in their ecosystem. Finally, they write an environmental impact statement suggesting ways to mitigate the effects of the change. How Does Temperature Affect Respiration Rates in Fish In this lab you will slowly change the water temperature of a fish and determine how changing the temperature affects the fish's respiration rate. Managing the Everglades Ecosystem To explore the Everglades ecosystem using the Internet. To develop an understanding about conservation of resources in the context of the Everglades; explore relationships between species and habitats; and develop an understanding of how human beings have altered the equilibrium in the Everglades. Building an Ecosystem How can human activity harm an ecosystem? Ecology and the Conservation of Our Natural Resources Two activities which will demonstrate that the lack or excess of specific abiotic or biotic factors imposes limits upon organisms within any ecosystem. Wetland Ecosystems A great collection of labs. Growing Season How do temperature and gravity affect germination of seeds? Leaf Stomata as Bioindicators of Environmental Change In this experiment, leaves from two species of trees will be collected and the stomatal index on the upper and lower epidermis of each leaf will be determined. Acid Rain and How it Affects Our Environment Demonstrate phenomenologically the effects of acid rain on our environment and perform long-term "real-time" experiments.

Resources: National Wildlife Federation Biodiversity Online Presentation
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