activity 2.1 mapping ecosystems and organisms jason expedition: disappearing wetlands 2004-2007
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Activity 2.1Mapping Ecosystems
and Organisms
JASON Expedition: JASON Expedition: Disappearing Disappearing
WetlandsWetlands 2004-20072004-2007
ComponentsComponents
• Activity 2.1
• Introductory Video: Segment 3
• Chat sessions
• Digital Lab: Secret Life of the Bayou
• LIVE Broadcast
ObjectivesObjectives
Students will familiarize themselves with Mark Schexnayder’s research.
Students will use data from the field to increase their understanding of Louisiana’s wetlands.
Research QuestionsResearch QuestionsWhat kinds of wetland ecosystems can be foundin Louisiana?
What kinds of plants and animals do Louisiana’s wetlands support?
How do plants and animals depend on oneanother and their environment for survival?
How are changes to Louisiana’s wetlandsimpacting the plant and animal communities thatlive there?
VocabularyVocabulary
Estuary, ecosystem, freshwater, brackish, abiotic, biotic, salinity, organism, hydric, swamps, marshes, deciduous, producers, consumers, decomposers, detrital cycle, detritus, saltwater intrusion, channels, alien species, eat out, sampling
Gathering InformationGathering Information
JASON Journal: Create a T-chart or table on Louisiana’s ecosystems
Types of ecosystemsFlora and fauna for each ecosystem
Information SourcesResearch Article: The Life of a Marsh, p. 48-55Introductory Video: Segments 1 and 3Digital Lab: Secrets of the Bayou
Activity - 2.1, p. 60Activity - 2.1, p. 60
Label each site’s ecosystem:Forested wetlandFreshwater marshIntermediate marshBrackish marshSaltwater marshOpen sea
Activity - 2.1, p. 61Activity - 2.1, p. 61
JASON Journal: Create a chart
Column 1 - List the fish and shellfish
Column 2 - Note their preferred habitat
Column 3 - Predict sites where each species may found
Compare your predictions withMark Schexnayder’s data, p. 62
Activity - 2.1, p. 60Activity - 2.1, p. 60
Create a map color key for each species.
Using your map key, indicate where each species isfound on the map.Note: Include all sites where each species is found.
JASON Journal: Write a report for the Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries regarding fish catch areas forGulf menhaden, spot, and red drum.
AssessmentAssessment
Observations, p. 59
Conclusion Questions, p. 59
Show What You Know, p. 71
Create an Assessment: TJO
NovelNovel
Swamp by Kathleen Duey and Karen A. Bale
TJOTJOChat: Mark Schexnayder
Digital Lab: Secret Life of the Bayou
IntroductionIntroduction
Choose an OrganismChoose an Organism
Where Will it Thrive?Where Will it Thrive?
You Survived!You Survived!
StandardsStandards
What standards could you address with this activity?
Information sources:Alignments, p. T8-T11, T46a
TJO: State standards alignment tool
JASON Expedition: JASON Expedition: Disappearing Disappearing
WetlandsWetlands 2004-20072004-2007