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Weeks 2-4

Topics Ecosystem Ecology

Content Biotic and Abiotic Components Trophic Structure Food Chains and Food Webs Energy Flow Water, Carbon-Oxygen, Nitrogen, Phosphorus, and Sulfur Cycles Human Intrusions and Cycle Disruptions Importance of Biodiversity Threats and Causes of Biodiversity Loss Philippine Biodiversity Natural and Enhanced Greenhouse Phenomena Impact on Ecosystems and Humans E-waste, Smog, Acid Deposition, Ozone Layer Depletion Pesticides, Fertilizers Water Pollution, Eutrophication Sources of Energy Renewable and Nonrenewable Resources Ecological Footprint

Learning Outcomes LO1

Learning Activities Video Clip Viewing: Nutrient Cycle Lecture, Discussion: Component of an ecosystem, Food chain, food web, energy transfer, human intrusions Worksheets: Understanding Ecosystem; Examining Trophic Structure Film Viewing: Lion king 1 with Worksheets

Required Output Worksheets: : Understanding Ecosystem; Examining Trophic Structure

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Midterm Exam Biodiversity Loss

LO1

Film Viewing: UN Decade of Biodiversity http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kSFxu6ufrHM Online Research: http://www.cbd.int/2011-2020 Lecture, discussion Film Viewing: The Day after Tomorrow (OPTIONAL) Tree Planting Lecture Case Study: Where do computers go to die? Case Study: Fertilizers, Organic Farming

Reflection Paper Campaign Materials (poster, short video campaign) Reflection Paper: Personal practice contributory to global warming Worksheets Organic Farming Jingle

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Global Warming and Climate Change Other Environmental Problems

LO1, LO2

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LO1, LO2

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Energy Resources

LO3, LO2

Student Presentation: World practices on saving up on energy Discussion PBL: Recycling/Integration of Clothes and gadgets (wearable gadget)

Powerpoint Presentation Product: Wearable gadget

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Final Exam