AQS.SCI.6.B | Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS)

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Vocabulary

interrelatednessatmospheric systemsgeological systemshydrological systemsbiological systemsaquatic ecosystemspositive feedback loopsnegative feedback loops

Skills

describe (the interrelatedness of atmospheric, geological, hydrological, and biological systems in aquatic ecosystems) #dok2
identify (positive and negative feedback loops in aquatic ecosystems) #dok2
analyze (how different Earth systems affect one another within aquatic environments) #dok3
explain (the impact of system interrelationships on aquatic ecosystem stability) #dok3

Learning Targets

I can identify atmospheric, geological, hydrological, and biological systems in aquatic environments. #dok1
I can describe ways that atmospheric, geological, hydrological, and biological systems affect one another in aquatic ecosystems. #dok2
I can identify examples of positive and negative feedback loops in aquatic ecosystems. #dok2
I can analyze the effects of interactions between different Earth systems in aquatic ecosystems. #dok3
I can explain how positive and negative feedback loops influence the stability of aquatic ecosystems. #dok3

Big Ideas

Aquatic ecosystems are shaped by the complex interactions among atmospheric, geological, hydrological, and biological systems.
Feedback loops within and between Earth systems can stabilize or destabilize aquatic environments.

Essential Questions

How do atmospheric, geological, hydrological, and biological systems interact in aquatic ecosystems?
What are examples of positive and negative feedback loops in an aquatic environment?
How can the interactions between Earth systems contribute to changes in aquatic ecosystems?
Why is it important to understand feedback loops in maintaining healthy aquatic ecosystems?
In what ways might changes in one system impact the overall health of an aquatic ecosystem?