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| Manitoba's Newest Educator's Tool Manitoba Model Forest has produced a
new science curriculum package for Grade Seven science students
Interactions
Within Forest Ecosystems A Grade 7 Science Unit
- in Acrobat PDF format - Click here to download Size: 4 Mg
CORRELATION TO GRADE 7 CURRICULUM OUTCOMES- CLUSTER
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7-1-01: Use appropriate vocabulary related to their investigations of interactions within ecosystems, such as ecosystem, biosphere, abiotic, biotic,organisms, ecological succession, photosynthesis, cellular respiration, ecological pyramid, bioaccumulation, scavengers, decomposers, and micro-organisms. 7-1-02: Define ecosystem, and describe various examples that range from the microscopic to the entire biosphere. 7-1-03: Identify abiotic and biotic components of ecosystems that allow particular organisms to survive. 7-1-04: Describe ecological succession and identify signs of succession in a variety of ecosystems. 7-1-05: Identify and describe positive and negative examples of human interventions that have an impact on ecological succession or the makeup of ecosystems. 7-1-06: Identify environmental, social, or economic factors that should be considered in the management and preservation of ecosystems. 7-1-07: Propose a course of action to protect the habitat of a particular organism within an ecosystem. 7-1-08: Compare photosynthesis to cellular respiration, and explain how both are part of the cycling of matter and the transfer of energy in ecosystems. 7-1-09: Analyze food webs, using ecological pyramids, to show energy gained or lost at various levels. 7-1-10: Analyze, using ecological pyramids, the implications of the loss of producers and consumers to the transfer of energy within an ecosystem. 7-1-11: Explain, using ecological pyramids, the potential for bioaccumulation within an ecosystem 7-1-12: Provide examples of scavengers and decomposers, and describe their role in cycling of matter in an ecosystem. 7-1-13: Demonstrate proper use and care of the microscope to observe microorganisms. 7-1-14: Identify benefiial and harmful roles played by micro-organisms. 7-1-15: Research and describe human food production or preservation techniques that apply a knowledge of micro-organisms. |
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| Manitoba
Model Forest Education
Programs The Manitoba Model Forest has been facilitating educational opportunities for more than a decade. This type of activity ensures that the value of forests and the results and knowledge gained through the activities of the Canadian Model Forest Network, are communicated to students, practitioners, forest users and the public at large. 
The Manitoba Model Forest Education Committee,
includes various partners and coordinates the organization’s involvement
in educational programs. Committee members represent a wide range
of groups, organizations and individuals, including First Nations communities,
Green Kids, Manitoba Conservation, Manitoba Forestry Association, Manitoba
Hydro, Trappers’ Association, Tembec, and the Woodlot Association of Manitoba.
With a guiding mission of helping society to better understand the importance
of sustainable ecosystems, the Committee has made the Manitoba Model Forest
one of the Province’s leading forces in creating and sustaining educational
opportunities.The Manitoba Model Forest Education Program project consists of receiving and reviewing applications from Manitoba groups and organizations who are prepared to offer education programs for teachers, students, interpreters, local communities and the public at large. EAn evaluation sub-committee of volunteer members was selected by the Education Committee reviews the myriad of applications received. This sub-committee includes representation from Manitoba Water Stewardship, University of Winnipeg, Environmental Education Specialists from Manitoba Hydro, Manitoba Conservation, Oak Hammock Marsh Interpretive Services and a number of Manitoba Model Forest Board Members. The Education Committee focusses on reaching out to groups and organizations which offered projects and programs promoting Model Forest objectives beyond the borders of the Manitoba Model Forest. Projects funded included Green Kids, Manitoba Forestry Association, Envirothon, ForestEd, and the Junior Rangers. In addition, the committee oversaw Bob Austman, Education Coordinator, and the production of a curriculum specific manual for Grade 10 students based on forest sustainability. This is now being promoted in all Manitoba school divisions. The material is being enthusiastically received by teachers who welcome a “made in Manitoba” product. Bob is currently working on promoting the newest curriculum package for grade 7. For additional information on Manitoba Model Forest activities, download the Manitoba Model Forest Annual Reports. |
The Sustainable Forest Ecosystems: A Senior 2 Science Unit assists the educator to bring sustainable forest ecosystems to the classroom. Introduced to Science teachers in 2004, the Guide has been enthusiastically recieved and garnered rave reviews.
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