Populations
LEARNING TARGETS:
Date
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SYSC 1. I can predict the growth of populations and graph the data.
SYSC 2. I can use my model (graph) and make predictions; when the
greatest risk of Lyme’s disease exists within a forest ecosystem, the
carrying capacity of a population.
INQB 3.Plan and conduct a scientific investigation. Collect, analyze,
and display data using computers.
INQC
4. I can write a conclusion which answers a biological question
using supporting data and a scientific explanation.
INQD
5. I can write a detailed Eco-column lab report in the correct
scientific format.
LS2B 6. I can calculate the population density of a population using
direct count, indirect count and mark/recapture methods.
LS2B 7. I can describe the conditions for rapid population growth (ex.
adequate living and nonliving resources, no disease, no predators) and
the conditions that limit population growth.
LS2C 8. I can describe the conditions that limit population growth (ex.
limited habitat, same niche, competition, predators, lack of food,
pollution)
LS2D 9. I can predict the population size of a species given birth
rates, death rates, a population graph (J curve, S curve) and/or
population density.
LS2F
10. I can explain how reducing, recycling and using renewable
resources supports sustainability (future generations having access to
the earth’s resources). I can explain ways to decrease my human
footprint.
Assignment(s)
Populations
VOCABULARY:
nonliving factors in an environment that effect ecological systems e.g. temperature,
humidity, pollution, pH
living factors in an environment that effect ecological systems
arrival of off-spring from the body of the mother
a type of population growth seen when an individual species is not successful in a
new environment
a clump of bacterial cells that originates from a single cell
termination of life
natural surroundings including living and non-living components
the maximum number of individuals an environment can support
a rapid rate of growth in a population size
the death of all members of a species of plant or animal
Latin root word meaning people
the biotic and abiotic factors in an environment that determine population size
the most realistic mathematical model used to predict population growth
a simplified representation of a system
once used this resource cannot be replaced
an animal’s young
a pattern of repetition between high and low numbers commonly seen in a
predator-prey relationships
a group of organisms of the same species living in the same habitat
numbers of organisms living in a given amount of space
the rate at which the numbers of individuals in a population increase
an organism that lives by preying on other organisms
an organism that is hunted or caught for food
this resource can be naturally replaced
conditions that enable humans to obtain the resources they need today without
destroying nature and limiting the ability of future generations to meet their needs
a group of organisms capable of interbreeding and producing fertile offspring
Discussion Question:
Discuss with your parents/guardians and write a one paragraph summary of the conversation in
your notebook, and then have them write their initials next to the summary?
Pick one natural resource issue in the state of Washington (ex., removal of hydroelectric dams;
construction of wind farms; backfilling wetlands). Explain the effects of this issue on nature and
the possible sustainable solutions.
Populations
VOCABULARY:
abiotic
biotic
birth
boom and crash
colony
death
environment
carrying capacity
exponential
extinction
Poplimiting
logistic
model
nonrenewable
offspring
oscillation
population
population density
population growth
predator
prey
renewable
sustainability
species
nonliving factors in an environment that effect ecological systems e.g. temperature,
humidity, pollution, pH
living factors in an environment that effect ecological systems
arrival of off-spring from the body of the mother
a type of population growth seen when an individual species is not successful in a new
environment
a clump of bacterial cells that originates from a single cell
termination of life
natural surroundings including living and non-living components
the maximum number of individuals an environment can support
a rapid rate of growth in a population size
the death of all members of a species of plant or animal
Latin root word meaning people
the biotic and abiotic factors in an environment that determine population size
the most realistic mathematical model used to predict population growth
a simplified representation of a system
once used this resource cannot be replaced
an animal’s young
a pattern of repetition between high and low numbers commonly seen in a predator-prey
relationships
a group of organisms of the same species living in the same habitat
numbers of organisms living in a given amount of space
the rate at which the numbers of individuals in a population increase
an organism that lives by preying on other organisms
an organism that is hunted or caught for food
this resource can be naturally replaced
conditions that enable humans to obtain the resources they need today without
destroying nature and limiting the ability of future generations to meet their needs
a group of organisms capable of interbreeding and producing fertile offspring