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SNC 1D\/1P – Biology<\/h2>\n

The Sustainability of Ecosystems – Ecosystems and Human Activity<\/h2>\n
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Students work in groups to study, describe and compare several forest communities as they hike a 5 km section of the Grand Valley Trail (Alps Hills). Our objective is to find the oldest, most mature, piece of the Alps Hills Forest. \u00a0Along the way students measure\/describe several biotic and abiotic variables, providing first-hand experience with the function and form of terrestrial ecosystems. \u00a0At the end of this activity students should be able to describe the characteristics of mature forest in Waterloo Region and the local challenges in preserving it.<\/div>\n
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Key Concepts discussed:<\/h3>\n
\u2022 Comparing disturbed and natural ecosystems<\/div>\n
\u2022 Influence of biotic and abiotic factors<\/div>\n
\u2022 Ecosystem change<\/div>\n
\u2022 Cycling of matter<\/div>\n
\u2022 Trophic levels<\/div>\n
\u2022 Community structure<\/div>\n

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Quick Links:<\/h3>\n

(2) SNC 1P Ecology – Schedule<\/a><\/p>\n

*Pick one of the following handouts.\u00a0 The second is designed to resemble the Ontario Ecological Land Classification System, using many of the same terms, methods and concepts that a practicing ecologist be expect to know.<\/p>\n

(3) SNC 1P-1D Terrestrial Ecology – Handout 2016.2<\/a><\/p>\n

(3) SNC 1P-1D Terrestrial Ecology (ELC) – Handout 2017<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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