Session Date
Lesson Topic
population ecology
Lesson Outline
Outline and discuss the 5 basic characteristics of populations. These will include size, density, distribution, sex ratio, and age structure.
Define each characteristic, list and discuss factors within each one which will affect the population. Examine a series of diagrams which will aid in understanding each factor.
Discuss how the characteristics do not exist alone, but hypothesis regarding population growth are determined from an examination of many characteristics and how they intergrate and interact with each other.
Define, list, and discuss limiting factors, density dependent factors, and the carrying capacity of an ecosytem.
Define each characteristic, list and discuss factors within each one which will affect the population. Examine a series of diagrams which will aid in understanding each factor.
Discuss how the characteristics do not exist alone, but hypothesis regarding population growth are determined from an examination of many characteristics and how they intergrate and interact with each other.
Define, list, and discuss limiting factors, density dependent factors, and the carrying capacity of an ecosytem.
Assignment
APES readings from text. Chapter questions and AP board questions to be done over the winter break
Session Minutes
90
Minutes Student Attended
90
Lesson Comments
double period. Module was completed
Session Hours
1.50
Hours Attended
1.50
Entry Status
Review Status
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