Saint Gabriel’s College
The Learning Strand and Standard/Indicators
Subject: Ecology
Code:
Level: Secondary 4-6
Semester:
Strand 2: Life and the Environment
Sub-Strand: Ecology
Standard Sc 2.1: Understanding of local environment; relationship between the environment
and living things; relationships between living things in the
ecosystem;
investigative process f or seeking knowledge and scientific thinking; and
communicating acquired knowledge that could be applied for useful purposes.
Indicators:
Sc 2.1.1. Differentiate between biotic and abiotic factors;
Sc 2.1.2. Give examples of abiotic factors;
Sc 2.1.3. Order the levels of ecology from smallest to largest;
Sc 2.1.5. Determine the direction of energy flow in a food chain;
Sc 2.1.6. Identify the trophic level and position on a food chain for a specific organism;
Sc 2.1.7. Determine the number of food chains in a food web;
Sc 2.1.8. Distinguish between the different ecological pyramids;
Sc 2.1.9. Describe how a pyramid of numbers can become inverted;
Sc 2.1.10. Explain how a pyramid of biomass can become inverted;
Sc 2.1.11. Use the Law of 10% to explain why an energy pyramid cannot be inverted;
Sc 2.1.12. Explain the difference between producers and consumers;
Sc 2.1.13. Describe how the Sun is the primary source of energy;
Sc 2.1.14. Break down the process of bioaccumulation;
Sc 2.1.15. Name the symbiotic relationships;
Sc 2.1.16. Give specific examples of each symbiotic relationship;
Sc 2.1.17. Identify the appropriate designation for each symbiotic
relationship;
Sc 2.1.18. Describe the different types of population distribution;
Sc 2.1.19. Relate the different survivorship curves to different organisms;
Sc 2.1.20. Use the appropriate equations to calculate population density, birth and death
rate, and population growth rate;
Sc 2.1.21. Use the mark and recapture calculations to predict the population within and
area based on information collected;
Sc 2.1.22. Differentiate between the various populations pyramids;
Sc 2.1.23. Explain how a government could use a population pyramid to prepare for the
future;
Sc 2.1.24. Describe the different processes of the water cycle;
Sc 2.1.25. Explain why it is important to protect ground water from pollution;
Sc 2.1.26. Describe different sources of carbon in the ecosystem;
Sc 2.1.27. Relate the processes of photosynthesis and respiration in regards to the carbon
cycle;
Sub-Strand: Biodiversity
Standard Sc 2.1: Understanding of local environment; relationship between the environment
and living things; relationships between living things in the ecosystem;
investigative process for seeking knowledge and scientific thinking; and
communicating acquired knowledge that could be applied for useful purposes.
Indicators:
Sc 2.1.1. Identify the different elements of biological diversity;
Sc 2.1.2. Explain the importance of genetic diversity;
Sc 2.1.3. Describe the species diversity of different habitats;
Sc 2.1.4. Justify the survival of specific species in certain habitats;
Sc2.1.5. Justify the need for classifying organisms;
Sc2.1.6. Describe the system of classification;
Sc 2.1.7. Name the five primary kingdoms;
Sc 2.1.8. Describe divisions of taxonomy;
Sc 2.1.9. Give specific examples of an organism in each kingdom based on
characteristics;
Sc 2.1.10. Differentiate between the different types of vertebrates.
Sub-Strand: World Issues
Standard Sc 2.2: Appreciating the importance of natural resources; utilization of natural
resources at the local, national and global levels; and application of knowledge
for management of natural resources and the local environment on a
sustainable basis
Indicators:
Sc 2.2.1. Identify and explain global warming;
Sc 2.2.2. Explain how climate change has affected the environment;
Sc 2.2.3. Identify the primary causes of global warming;
Sc 2.2.4. Explain the greenhouse effect;
Sc 2.2.5. Describe the role of the Ozone layer and causes of its depletion;
Sc 2.2.6. Discuss how tsunamis affect both humans and the environment;
Sc 2.2.7. Explain the climate changes associated with El Nino and La Nina;
Sc 2.2.8. Present possible ways to slow global warming trends;
Sc 2.2.9. Discuss the effects of ozone depletion;
Sc 2.2.10. Research laws in Thailand and examine how the environment is being
protected;
Sc 2.2.11. Explain the strategies countries use to decrease the impact of tsunamis.
Basic Standard of Learning:
Semester
Semester ___
Sub-Strands
Standards
Ecology
Sc 2.1
Biodiversity
Sc 2.1
World Issues
Sc 2.2
References:
My World of Science (Ecology), Secondary 4-6
Ministry of Education, The Basic Education Core Curriculum (2008).Thailand
Noted by:
Approved by:
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Head, Academic Affairs
School Director