Energy Storage and Ecosystem Dynamics

Miss Catherine introduces a lesson on photosynthesis in ecosystems, focusing on why a biodome ecosystem collapsed. The lesson involves gathering materials, understanding the importance of energy storage molecules, and reflecting on photosynthesis. Students are encouraged to think critically about the ecosystem's failure and how to improve it.

What is the main focus of today's lesson?

• The water cycle

• Photosynthesis in ecosystems

• Animal habitats

• Weather patterns

What does the term 'ecosystem' refer to?

• Only nonliving things in an area

• Only plants in an area

• Only animals in an area

• All living and nonliving things in an area

What is a biodome?

• A natural ecosystem

• A human-made ecosystem

• A type of plant

• A type of animal

Why did the Eco nuts notice issues in their biodome?

• There was too much sunlight

• The plants and animals were not growing and reproducing properly

• There was too much water

• The plants and animals were thriving

What is the mission of the unit regarding the biodome?

• To create a new type of plant

• To study animal behavior

• To understand why the biodome collapsed and improve it

• To ignore the biodome issues

Why are energy storage molecules important in an ecosystem?

• They provide water to plants

• They give plants and animals the energy they need to survive

• They create sunlight

• They are not important

What is the purpose of the warm-up thinking questions?

• To discuss weather patterns

• To explore reasons for the lack of energy storage molecules in the biodome

• To test knowledge of the water cycle

• To learn about animal habitats

What process is responsible for creating energy storage molecules?

• Respiration

• Photosynthesis

• Condensation

• Evaporation

What might be a reason for the lack of energy storage molecules in the biodome?

• Too many animals

• Excessive water

• Issues with the photosynthesis process

• Too much photosynthesis

How has your understanding of the unit changed since the beginning?

• I learned about new animal species

• I now understand the importance of energy storage molecules

• I discovered new weather patterns

• It has not changed