ENVS.SCI.5.D
Measure the concentration of dissolved substances such as dissolved oxygen, chlorides, and nitrates and describe their impacts on an ecosystem.
Environmental Systems · Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS) · TEKS 2022
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concentrationdissolved substancesdissolved oxygenchloridesnitratesimpactsecosystem
Skills
- measure (concentration of dissolved substances such as dissolved oxygen, chlorides, and nitrates) #dok2
- describe (impacts of dissolved substances on an ecosystem) #dok2
- analyze (relationship between concentration of dissolved substances and ecosystem health) #dok3
- interpret (data on dissolved substances to determine ecosystem impacts) #dok3
Learning Targets
- I can measure the concentration of dissolved substances such as dissolved oxygen, chlorides, and nitrates using proper scientific techniques. #dok2
- I can describe how dissolved oxygen, chlorides, and nitrates impact an ecosystem. #dok2
- I can analyze data to determine how the concentration of dissolved substances affects ecosystem health. #dok3
- I can interpret scientific data to explain the potential impacts of changes in dissolved substance concentration on an ecosystem. #dok3
Big Ideas
- The concentration of dissolved substances influences the health and balance of ecosystems.
- Analyzing and understanding dissolved substances helps us evaluate and protect environmental quality.
Essential Questions
- How do concentrations of dissolved oxygen, chlorides, and nitrates affect the organisms living in an ecosystem?
- What methods can be used to measure the concentration of dissolved substances in an ecosystem?
- What are the potential sources and consequences of changes in dissolved substance concentrations in natural environments?
- How can scientific data on dissolved substances inform our actions to maintain or restore ecosystem health?
- Why is it important to monitor dissolved oxygen, chlorides, and nitrates in local water bodies?