8.1: Overview and Purpose
Overview and Purpose
This lab involves a nature walk to provide students an opportunity to spend time in nature and learn about the environment. The walk promotes local environmental awareness and encourages individuals to appreciate the natural world in terms of ecosystems, the interdependence of living organisms, climatic changes, and the importance of biodiversity.
Learning Outcomes
- Increased knowledge and understanding of the local flora and fauna, including their characteristics, habitats, and ecological roles.
- Improved awareness of the natural environment and the importance of preserving it for future generations.
- Enhanced appreciation for the beauty and diversity of nature, leading to a more positive attitude towards the natural world.
- To provide participants with an opportunity to observe and learn about the local flora and fauna, including their characteristics, habitats, microclimates, and ecological roles.
- To promote environmental awareness and encourage participants to appreciate the natural world and its importance for human well-being.
Vocabulary
Producer
Primary consumer
Secondary consumer
Decomposer
Autotroph
Heterotroph
Food web
Photosynthesis
Cell respiration
Population
Community