Lesson 4.10.1

Lesson 1- Primary and Secondary Succession

Get Focused

In this lesson we will investigate changes that occur in an ecological community. We will investigate the succession of steps that occur in an area that has a rock substrate as well as the succession of steps that occur in an are that has a previous soil substrate.

Consider the following essential questions as you complete Lesson 1:

  • What is succession ?
  • What are the differences between primary and secondary succession ?
  • What are pioneer species ?
  • What is a climax community

Explore

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Content link for Lesson 4.10.1

Succession Video

Vocabulary

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Science 20 Glossary

 

 

 

Read

Read pages 470 - 481 in the Science 20 textbook

Topic 4.10.1 Text Part A

Topic 4.10.1 Text Part B

Self Check

Try the knowledge questions on page 481 of your Science 20 text book to check your comprehension.

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Reflect and Connect

After areas have been disturbed by mining and other industrial processes, companies are responsible to reclaim those areas. Which type of succession is this and how effective is the process ? Investigate and post your results on the discussion forum.

Module 10 : Lesson 1 Assignment.

Once you have completed the learning activities for this lesson, you can complete the online assignment.

Sci20 4.10.1 online assignment

Lesson Summary

In this lesson you learned about primary and secondary succession from the perspective of an ecological community.

Lesson 2 will look at changes from the perspective of populations.