Programs for Grade 10
Biology
~ Sustainability of Ecosystems ~

Reptiles and amphibians are a significant part of the world's vertebrate diversity because of the incredible number of species and the fascinating and important roles these animals play in their ecosystems.  Biologists are just beginning to understand the importance of studying reptiles and amphibians as indicators of ecosystem health. Reptilia's ecosystem lessons provide students with insight into factors influencing ecosystems from the perspective of reptiles and amphibians.

Objectives

Illustrate the cycling of materials through the environment; explore the concept of bioaccumulation of toxins and their effect; discuss factors influencing population stability in light of resource availability, competition, predation, bioaccumulation, etc; explore the abiotic factors that influence biogeography (the distribution of living things); explore the nature of different types of ecosystems and their response to disturbance.

Key Concepts/Words

Ecosystem, nutrient cycling, bioaccumulation, competition, predation, population, sustainability, abiotic, biotic, biogeography, disturbance.

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