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Louis  \nInst itute for School Partnership  \nunit 13  \nAdapting  \nto Change  \nMySci Project-Based Curriculum Unit Structure  \nUnit 13  \nAdapting to Change  \nVisit the Unit 13 Curriculum Page for more resources: [http://schoolpartnership.wustl.edu/instructional-materials/mysci-unit-13-adapting-change/](http://schoolpartnership.wustl.edu/instructional-materials/mysci-unit-13-adapting-change/)  \nDESIGN CHALLENGE:  \nHow can we create a complex model of an ecosystem?  \nWhat is an ecosystem?  \nlesson  \n1  \nWhat are the components of an ecosystem?  \nlesson  \n2  \nWhat are the different roles inan ecosystem?  \nlesson  \n3  \nHow do animals of the same species work together?  \nlesson  \n4  \nHow can we show the flow of energy with a pyramid?  \nHow can we model an ecosystem? How do organisms survive change?  \nHow can we represent a complex ecosystem on paper?  \nlesson  \n6  \nHow can we create a complex model of an ecosystem?  \nlesson  \n7  \nWhat kinds of adaptations do plants and animals have that allows them to survive in their particular ecosystem?  \nlesson  \n8  \nHow are ecosystems affected by change?  \nlesson  \n9  \nWhat do fossils tell us about ecosystems from long ago?  \nUnit 13 (version 1.21.16) | Adapting to Change  \nWashington University in St. Louis Institute for School Partnership  \n2  \nUnit 13 Teacher Preparation List  \n| Lesson | Inside MySci kit, you’ll find: | Items you must supply: | Extra prep time needed: |\n| --- | --- | --- | --- |\n| Lesson 1 | 6 Missouri Department of Conservation ecosystem posters: Forest, Prairie, Wetlands, Rivers, Fence Post and Small Stream\u003Cbr>1 plastic basket/plant pot large gravel\u003Cbr>variety of seeds\u003Cbr>1 spray bottle | Science notebooks & internet access Chart Paper | Review MySci Safety Guidelines\u003Cbr>Copy and administer the preassessment\u003Cbr>Start the seeds sprouting in the gravel plant pot, spray with water bottle several times a day\u003Cbr>Copies of Ecosystem Introduction Activity Sheet (Appendix i)\u003Cbr>Copies of the Pizza Pie chart (Appendix ii)\u003Cbr>Copies of Ecosystem Interactions Activity Sheet (Appendix iii), extra prep time needed |\n| Lesson 2 | What Does an Animal Eat, by Lawerence Lowery\u003Cbr>Around One Log, by Fredericks 6 MDC posters from Lesson 1 | Science notebooks & internet access |  |\n| Lesson 3 | 6 MDC posters from Lesson 1 | Science notebooks & internet access |  |\n| Lesson 4 | At Home with Gopher Tortoise, by Madeline Dunphy\u003Cbr>6 MDC posters from Lesson 1 | Science notebooks & internet access Scissors\u003Cbr>Tape\u003Cbr>Colored pencils | Copies of the Ecological Pyramid (Appendix iv) |\n| Lesson 5 | 1 small aquarium (Plastic critter box)\u003Cbr>Variety of seeds\u003Cbr>1 grow light and clamp Materials from Lesson 1 | Science notebooks & internet access | Copies of the Ecosystem Flow Chart handout (Appendix v) Ecosystem Flow Chart Teacher Directions (Appendix vi) Set out the aquarium full of water overnight to dechlorinate unless you are using chemical de-chlorinater. Discuss with Science coordinator about setting up ecosystem live materials |\n| Lesson 6 | 6 MDC posters from Lesson 1 | Science notebooks & internet access Chart Paper\u003Cbr>Computers for students use (optional) | Copies of the Guidelines (Appendix vii)\u003Cbr>Copies of the Peer Review Sheet (Appendix viii) |\n\nUnit 13 (version 1.21.16) | Adapting to Change 3 Washington University in St. Louis Institute for School Partnership  \nUnit 13 Teacher Preparation List (continued)  \n\n| Lesson | Inside MySci kit, you’ll find: | Items you must supply: | Extra prep time needed: |\n| --- | --- | --- | --- |\n| Lesson 7 | 6 MDC posters from Lesson 1 | Science notebooks & internet access | Copies of the Animal Report Template (Appendix ix) Teacher prep time for how to do research: NAT GEO\u003Cbr>website link, [http://kids](http://kids). 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