Mineral Cycling through the Ecosystem

Standard Rating Guide
  • References: the lesson only references the standard
  • Part: the lesson teaches part of the lesson
  • Assesses: the lesson teaches the standard thoroughly so that the standard can be assessed

Activity Description

Abstract: 1. Students will describe the passage of energy and minerals through a food web. 2. Given a worksheet or through the construction of a diagram, students will demonstrate an understanding of the cycles that occur in an ecosystem. 3. Students apply knowledge of mineral cycling to an analysis of current issues which affect ecosystems.

Curriculum Book: Alaska's Ecology
Page number: 109

Age Groups

6th Grade - 12th Grade

Educational Standards

   Science C-3   Part
   Science C-2   References
   Geography C-1   References

Educational Topics

   Energy
   Habitat
   Interdependence