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Ecosystems, Biogeochemical Cycles, and Conservation
6th Grade · Science · Open Global Science
11 lessons
Goal
Model ecological energy transfer, biogeochemical cycling, food web interactions, and the critical importance of conservation units.
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Major Terrestrial and Aquatic Biomes
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- 1Major Terrestrial and Aquatic BiomesUp nextStart
- 2Abiotic and Biotic Factors in EcosystemsPremiumNot started yet
- 3Trophic Levels: Producers, Consumers, and DecomposersNot started yet
- 4Diagramming Energy Flow in Food WebsNot started yet
- 5Ecological Pyramids and the Ten Percent Energy RuleNot started yet
- 6Predator-Prey Relationships in NatureNot started yet
- 7What Happens When Species Are Removed From Food WebsNot started yet
- 8The Carbon Cycle and Matter RecyclingNot started yet
- 9The Nitrogen Cycle and Soil MicrobiologyNot started yet
- 10Types of Biodiversity: Genetic, Species, and EcosystemNot started yet
- 11Protected Conservation Units and Ecological RestorationNot started yet
Curriculum Framework
6th Grade · Science · Open Global Science
1
11 lessons
Cell Theory, Microscopy, and Membrane Transport
Explain cell theory, identify organelles under a microscope, and model passive and active transport across cell membranes.
2
9 lessons
Hierarchical Organization and Human Body Systems
Analyze how cells, tissues, organs, and organ systems work together to sustain life in animals and humans.
3
9 lessons
Human Growth, Puberty, and Health Science
Evaluate physical maturation, endocrine regulation, disease prevention, and the physiological effects of lifestyle decisions.
4
9 lessons
Plant Anatomy, Physiology, and Life Cycles
Investigate plant structures, vascular transport, photosynthesis, transpiration, and compare plant and animal life cycles.
5
9 lessons
Cellular Division, Reproduction, and Genetics
Compare modes of reproduction and cell division, and apply Mendelian principles to predict inheritance patterns.
6
9 lessons
Evolutionary Theories, Natural Selection, and Adaptations
Compare evolutionary mechanisms, explain how natural selection acts on genetic variation, and examine reasons for extinction.
7
11 lessons
Ecosystems, Biogeochemical Cycles, and Conservation
Model ecological energy transfer, biogeochemical cycling, food web interactions, and the critical importance of conservation units.