| Objective |
Question |
Resources/Web 2.0 tool |
| Knowledge |
What is an ecosystem? |
Dictionary – print or online or basic textbook, eg. Wordnik, Visuword, specialist glossary, … |
| Knowledge |
Define an ecosystem and list the varieties that are found in South Australia. |
Online encyclopedia, Textbook, Geographic search online, Note taking – Evernote, Infographic Easel.ly |
| Comprehension |
List the different parts of the ecosystem and explain what they do. |
Geographic search online, online databases, Mind map – mindmeister with descriptions |
| Comprehension |
Compare a marine ecosystem with one from another area of our state. |
Textbook, Online databases and encyclopedias, Multimedia poster – Glogster |
| Application |
Using a diagram, show how the water cycle operates in an ecosystem. |
Textbook, Online databases, Popplet – mind map/diagram tool online |
| Application |
Demonstrate what happens when humans interfere with the water cycle. |
Textbook, Class discussion, Online encyclopedias, Lucidchart, Infographic (Canva or Piktochart), powerpoint presentation or google slides |
| Analysis |
Contrast the natural water cycle with that used by our community. |
Textbook, online encyclopedia, Padlet – create a unique comparison |
| Analysis |
Examine an ecosystem that has been damaged by human interference. Avoided how? |
Textbook, Online databases, Library resources, Geographical websites online, Video – Animoto or presentation via google slides/powerpoint |
| Synthesis |
Identify an unspoilt ecosystem and design a way of preserving it. |
Geographic websites, textbook, online databases, Piktochart or Infographic via Glogster |
| Synthesis |
How would preserving our local ecosystems enhance our environment? |
Textbook, online research preservation, Presentation – Prezi, |
| Evaluation |
Is it reasonable that people pollute our waterways? Defend your answer. |
Online research, Essay – Microsoft Word, |
| Evaluation |
Assess the impact of pollution in our local waterways. |
Online research, web search, news articles or reports, government info, Report – Microsoft Word |
