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Unit 19: Ecology

Reading
BJU Biology: Ch. 19 "Ecology" 
​​AP: Test Prep

Labs
There are several good 'Ecology' labs. We will do what we have time for. 
  • Acid-Base Titration
  • Environmental Science lab (water pollution) 
  • O2, CO2, and methane labs 
  • Virtual: "Population Regulation in the Serengeti"
  • Acids & Bases weblab
Climate: The Movie
In fairness, to present the other side of the debate, this documentary challenges the conventional wisdom on "Catastrophic Anthropogenic Global Warming", otherwise known as Manmade Climate Change. The temperature data starts at around 6:45. 
Amazing student artwork! 
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by Hannah L.
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by Hannah L.
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"Food Web" by Hazel F.
Acids & Bases weblab
A weblab exercise with questions for regular and AP levels. 
Note to teacher: We may have already done this assgmt back in Unit 1
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"Population Regulation in the Serengeti"
This is a popular AP Biology weblab. 
The link is here https://www.biointeractive.org/classroom-resources/population-regulation-serengeti 
​Once you're on the landing page, click on "Student Handout PDF" and follow the instructions. Respond to all (18) questions. 
Ecology Lab - Water Pollution
This is an "Environmental Science" lab. There are lots of careers in Environmental Science. We will make samples and compare different treatment methods. 
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Homework
Regular and AP homework for this chapter are hosted in Canvas. 
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