Module 3 Intro

Module 3—Ecosystem Diversity

Lesson Summary

In this lesson you explored the following essential question:

•  What can observations on biotic and abiotic factors gathered in a field study tell you about an ecosystem?

In order to answer this question, you had to conduct a field study. Once you chose what ecosystems to study, you had to choose tools that would help you gather information about the ecosystems. It was important to distinguish between accuracy and precision. You also had to identify dominant species in your ecosystems and explain their niches. After you had planned and carried out your field study, you were required to submit a field report. You may have chosen to make your observations via the virtual lab or by heading out into the “field.” In your field report you analyzed your information and made conclusions about the health of your ecosystems based on your field study observations.

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