ENVS.SCI.9.C
Examine how natural processes such as succession and feedback loops can restore habitats and ecosystems.
Environmental Systems · Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS) · TEKS 2022
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natural processessuccessionfeedback loopshabitatsecosystemsrestoration
Skills
- examine (natural processes that affect habitats and ecosystems) #dok2
- analyze (the role of succession in ecosystem restoration) #dok3
- describe (how feedback loops restore habitats and ecosystems) #dok2
- evaluate (the effectiveness of natural processes in restoring ecosystems) #dok3
Learning Targets
- I can identify natural processes that influence habitats and ecosystems, such as succession and feedback loops. #dok1
- I can describe how succession can restore a habitat or ecosystem over time. #dok2
- I can explain how feedback loops contribute to the restoration of ecosystems. #dok2
- I can analyze examples of succession and feedback loops in restoring ecosystems. #dok3
- I can evaluate the effectiveness of natural processes in restoring specific habitats or ecosystems. #dok3
Big Ideas
- Natural processes like succession and feedback loops play a fundamental role in restoring and maintaining healthy habitats and ecosystems.
- Ecosystems have built-in mechanisms for recovery and self-regulation after disturbances, allowing them to regain balance over time.
Essential Questions
- How do natural processes such as succession and feedback loops help restore habitats after a disturbance?
- What roles do succession and feedback loops play in maintaining ecosystem health and stability?
- In what ways can understanding natural restoration processes help us manage or protect ecosystems?
- How might the effectiveness of natural ecosystem restoration vary among different environments?
- What are some examples of feedback loops at work in restoring an ecosystem?