Unpacking Ecology Chart Paper Poster

Chapter 7: Community Ecology

Creative Title: ______

·  List the key terms: Define

·  Include a illustration or picture that relates to the topic

Case Study: American Alligator
Question 1: The American alligator is seen as a keystone species because “it helps maintain the structure and function of the communities where it is found.” Research another organism that is a keystone species and describe its importance in a community. (Give a short presentation for the class.)
Facts related to the case study topic: / Include additional presentations, pictures, concept map or charts related to the topic.
7.1 The Ecological Niche (Define)
a) Species richness vs Species eveness (Explain) / Question 2 critical thinking: We have 2 national parks surrounded by urban development. One is a large park and the other is much smaller. Which park is likely to have the highest species richness? Why?
Grading Rubric
25 Pts: Terms/creativity 25pts: Facts/Research 25pts: Claim/Justification
25pts: Critical thinking Q2 Total: /100pts

Summarize the main idea of the topic

Poster Session

Chapter 7: Community Ecology

Field Station #: ______Date: ______

Field team members: ______

Purpose:

Directions:

·  Select a concept topic related to the topic being studied

·  Prepare a visual display of the concept on a poster board

·  The poster must include a title, the standards and objectives for the topic.

·  Include all key vocabulary terms from the reading

·  The poster can include words and pictures

·  Write a short narrative to support your visual

·  Summarize the reading from the paragraph

·  Present the posters orally in class.

Topics

Field Team 1: #1 #2

Grading Rubric:

Each Case study is worth 50 pts.

Per Case study include (10pts each):

*Research of topic clearly evident.______

*Claim clearly stated.______

*Justification of findings.______

*Analyze results of research.______

*Cited source material.______

Total Points: /100