Big Picture

By understanding the interrelationships between living things and their environment we can apply that knowledge to maintaining the appropriate balance between human needs and sustaining the Earth's natural systems. In this module we will learn about the sub-components of the biosphere and investigate the role of mankind in maintaining a balance between them.

Module 9 Inquiry

Here you can note the questions for the module and note any assignments or things the students need to pay attention to.

• What are the unique characteristics of water that make it valuable for living things ?
• What are biotic factors ?
• How do you conduct a field study ?
• How do living systems recycle the matter required for life processes ?