Benchmark: SC.912.L.17.10 Diagram and explain the biogeochemical cycles of an ecosystem, including water, carbon, and nitrogen cycles.
Objectives: Students know the water, carbon, and can draw and explain their movement through the biosphere.
Daily Essential Question: How does the movement of matter and energy through biological systems impact you?
Agenda:
1. Warm up - "Circle of Life"
2. Mini Lesson - "Cycles of Matter" (Review Section 3-3)
3. Work Period - Cycles of Matter Brochure
4. Closing - Review the Nutrient Cycles
Assessment: Teacher Observation and Discussion
Homework: Complete Cycles of Matter Brochure (9/7-8/10), Data Analysis p. 79 (9/9-10/10).
