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Journal Entry:

What is metabolic rate and how is it influenced by the size of the organism?

Learning Intentions

• We will learn the difference between endotherms and ectotherms and how they effect the metabolic rate of the organisms.

• We will learn the difference between autotrophs and heterotrophs and how they influence the energy flow within an ecosystem.

• We will learn difference between r-strategist and k-strategist that organisms use in response to energy availability.

• We will learn the different parts of food chains and the roles of each part, how they create food webs and what happens during energy transfers within them.  

Closing Task:

You can apply ecology concepts learned to a specific animal you are researching.

Content Standards being covered:

Topics:
ENE-1.M Describe the strategies organisms use to acquire and use energy.
ENE-1.N Explain how changes in energy availability affect populations and ecosystems.
ENE-1.O Explain how the activities of autotrophs and heterotrophs enable the flow of energy within an ecosystem. 

Science Practices:
6.D Explain the relationship between experimental results and larger biological concepts, processes, or theories.

Habits of Mind/Life skills being covered:

Applying past knowledge to current situations