AQS.SCI.14.C

Investigate the role of humans in unbalanced systems involving phenomena such as invasive species, fish farming, cultural eutrophication, or red tides.

Aquatic Science · Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS) · TEKS 2022

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Vocabulary
rolehumansunbalanced systemsphenomenainvasive speciesfish farmingcultural eutrophicationred tides
Skills
  • investigate (the role of humans in unbalanced systems) #dok3
  • analyze (the impact of human actions on aquatic phenomena) #dok3
  • explain (examples of unbalanced aquatic systems) #dok2
  • identify (human-related phenomena such as invasive species, fish farming, cultural eutrophication, red tides) #dok1
Learning Targets
  • I can identify phenomena that result from human activities in aquatic systems, such as invasive species or fish farming. #dok1
  • I can describe unbalanced aquatic systems and their characteristics. #dok2
  • I can explain how red tides and cultural eutrophication are connected to human actions. #dok2
  • I can analyze case studies to determine how humans contribute to unbalanced aquatic systems. #dok3
  • I can investigate the role of humans in causing or mitigating issues like invasive species and red tides. #dok3
Big Ideas
  • Human activities can disrupt the natural balance of aquatic ecosystems, resulting in significant consequences for living and nonliving components.
  • Understanding the role of humans in phenomena such as invasive species introductions, fish farming, and cultural eutrophication is essential for protecting and restoring aquatic health.
Essential Questions
  • What are unbalanced systems in aquatic environments, and how do they develop?
  • How do specific human activities lead to phenomena such as invasive species, fish farming, cultural eutrophication, and red tides?
  • Why is it important to understand the role of humans in unbalanced aquatic systems?
  • How can we investigate and determine the primary causes of imbalance in an aquatic ecosystem?
  • What actions can be taken to prevent or address the negative impacts of human activities on aquatic systems?