Introduction
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| Welcome to the World Wide Eco-Web! Today you are going to embark on an exploration of the essential themes in Ecology. This Webquest consists of different sections for each theme. Be sure to use the information in the websites to correctly answer the questions for each step of the process. |
Task
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| You will be investigating populations, communities, ecosystems, food chains, food webs, and the water, nitrogen and carbon cycle. Then you will investigate the different biomes on Earth. Finally, you will discover how humans have an impact on ecosystems. |
Process

8. The 10% rule
http://quizlet.com/3667005/biology-miller-levine-10-rule-flash-cards/
Answer #t
9. Carbon cycle
Go to http://users.rcn.com/jkimball.ma.ultranet/BiologyPages/C/CarbonCycle.html
Click and complete scene 1
Answer #u on your worksheet
Go to http://www.windows.ucar.edu/tour/link=/earth/Water/co2_cycle.html
Read about the carbon cycle and complete #v through aa
Diagram the carbon cycle
10. Nitrogen Cycle
Go to the website http://www.windows.ucar.edu/tour/link=/earth/Life/nitrogen_cycle.html&edu=mid
Diagram the nitrogen cycle
Answer the questions #bb through ee
11. Water Cycle
Go to http://www.windows.ucar.edu/tour/link=/earth/Water/water_cycle.html&edu=elem
Diagram the water cycle
12. Biomes Around the World
Go to http://www.ucmp.berkeley.edu/exhibits/biomes/index.php
To answer #ff-ii
Conclusion
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| Congratulations! You should now understand why biodiversity is so important. You can now see why learning about food chains, food webs, energy flow, and human impact is so essential |
Credits
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Shannon Genova Not Provided at Not Provided. Location: Notre Dame High School Unknown United States Member since: November 2, 2008 Personal Website: Personal Quote: |
