How we Share the world:

An inquiry into the struggle to share finite resources with each other; relationships within and between each other.
Attitude:
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Appreciation:
The wonder and beauty of the world

I AM A STEWARD...an eco-hero and an agent for change.

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Respect :
Others and the world around

Responsibility:
People make choices based on their understandings, and

Causation:
The understanding that things just dont happen on their own. There are casual relationships at work, and that acLines of Inquiry:

Key concept

Connection: We live in a world of interacting systems in which the actions of any individual element

Types of ecosystems -The factors which impact the balance on an ecosystem -Our responsibilities towards all ecosystems

Central Idea:
An ecosystem is the interaction between living things and the environment and can be affected by human activity.
Vocabulary

Communicating Skills: Constructing visuals and multimedia; using appropriate technology for effective presentation and representation. (Glogster, Prezi) Research skills: Colecting and organizing data (Spicynodes)

Teacher questions: What are the different types of ecosystems? What are the factors that affect the balance of an ecosystem? How can we help preserve our environment?

Biodiversity Adaptation Ecosystems Conservation Habitat Organisms Ecosystem Organism Interaction Environment Impact Balance Microbes Photosynthesis Deforestation Biodegradable Non-biodegradable Erosion Camouflage Preserve

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AK Str an and Civ d: Governanc e il Socie ty

Resources : The Lorax Dr Seuss (book) http://www.discoveryeducation.com/ http://dsc.discovery.com/tv/planet-earth/ http://environment.nationalgeographic.com/ environment/?source=NavEnvHome

Summative Assessment : As eco heroes, you are known as agents of change. You will have to
analyze your school environment and identify practices and situations that are not environmentally friendly. You have to come up with practical and creative solutions to solve these problems.