Lesson 4.9.4

Lesson 4 - Conducting a Field Study

Get Focused

Field studies are necessary for scientist to know what changes are happening in specific ecosystems and habitats. In this lesson we will investigate how to conduct a field study.

Consider the following essential questions as you complete Lesson 4:

  • How do you identify the biotic and abiotic components of an ecosystem ?
  • What evidence of animals do scientists look for ?
  • Why is it important to be aware of the different plants in an area ?
  • What is a transect

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Vocabulary

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Read

Read pages 433 - 439 in the Science 20 textbook

Topic 9.4 Text

Self Check

Try the knowledge questions on page 439 of your Science 20 text book to check your comprehension.

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Reflect and Connect

Pick an area that you believe would be a good area to conduct a field study and explain why. Post your answer to the discussion forum.

Module 9 : Lesson 4 Assignment.

Sci20 Assignment 4.9.4

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Lesson Summary

In this lesson how to do a field study and why they are useful.

Lesson 5 will look at how the biosphere recycles necessary matter components.