Ecosystems for StarLogo TNG

Original author

Resource type

• GUTS Curriculum Modules

Content area

• Science- Life Sciences

Use type

• Middle School

Tools

• StarLogo TNG

Tags

• ecosystem
• environment
• biology

Ecosystems unit

This ecosystems unit was developed for Project GUTS after-school clubs, and used following a 4-week introductory unit .  It was developed in partnership with the National Science Foundation, and the Valles Caldera National Preserve.

Pacing Guide: Overview of Ecosystem Unit for Weeks 5-10

Ecosystems as Complex Systems

Week 5 Ecosystem- Paper-catchers and begin Rabbits & Grass Model

• Paper Catchers Activity
• CAST diagram (to do after Paper Catchers)
• Ecosystems (Rabbits & Grass) writeup(.doc)
• Rabbits & Grass TNG model (right click to download)

Week 6: Complete Rabbits & Grass Model, add predator

• Add a predator
• Fish & Plankton TNG model (right click to download)

Week 7: Ecosystem- Add chase and run away procedures, begin planning final project

• Adding Chasing and Running away
• African Plains TNG model with chase & runaway procedures (right click to download)

Week 8 Ecosystem- Write up project plan & begin building model

• Model planning form

Week 9: Ecosystems - Finish model and begin collecting data

Week 10: Ecosystems - Analyze data and prepare for presentation

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