7.SCI.14.B
Describe the characteristics of the recognized kingdoms and their importance in ecosystems such as bacteria aiding digestion or fungi decomposing organic matter.
Grade 7 · Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS) · TEKS 2022
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characteristicsrecognized kingdomsimportanceecosystemsbacteriadigestionfungidecomposingorganic matter
Skills
- describe (the characteristics of the recognized kingdoms) #dok1
- describe (the importance of recognized kingdoms in ecosystems) #dok2
- give examples (of how bacteria aid digestion) #dok2
- give examples (of how fungi decompose organic matter) #dok2
Learning Targets
- I can identify the characteristics of recognized kingdoms. #dok1
- I can describe the importance of recognized kingdoms in ecosystems. #dok2
- I can give examples of how bacteria aid digestion. #dok2
- I can give examples of how fungi decompose organic matter. #dok2
Big Ideas
- Different kingdoms of organisms have unique characteristics that determine their roles in ecosystems.
- Recognizing the contributions of various kingdoms, such as bacteria and fungi, helps us understand the balance and functioning of ecosystems.
Essential Questions
- What are the defining characteristics of each recognized kingdom?
- How do different kingdoms, such as bacteria and fungi, contribute to the health and balance of ecosystems?
- Why is it important to understand the roles of different kingdoms in nature?
- How does the activity of bacteria and fungi impact the cycling of matter in ecosystems?
- In what ways do the characteristics of a kingdom determine its function within an ecosystem?