GPISD Curriculum Map
Environmental Systems 11-12
Unit 2 - Abiotic Cycles
Dates:
Big Idea:
6 Days Dates: Aug 31-Sep 8
Ecosystem stability is dependent on abiotic cycles.
Teaching
Targets
TEKS:
(4) Science Concepts. The student knows the
relationships of biotic and abiotic factors within
habitats, ecosystems, and biomes. The student is
expected to:
(C) diagram abiotic cycles, including the rock,
hydrologic, carbon, and nitrogen cycles.
ELPS
2D monitor understanding of spoken language
during classroom instruction and interactions and
seek clarification as needed. (listening)
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Student Objectives:
1. I can define biotic and abiotic factors.
2. I can diagram the following cycles:
rock
hydrologic
carbon
nitrogen
As a part of language acquisition, students will:
Suggested Teacher Behaviors by Level and Domain
1. Suggest that students echo or reuse key words from their reading or
not quite sure I understand what you meant about energy loss. Can you
explain it a bit mo
what they do know about a topic to preface a question.
3H narrate, describe, and explain with
increasing specificity and detail as more English
is acquired. (speaking)
2. Prepare a short summary or list of key points, written in accessible
language, that will be discussed in class, or provide written instructions
for lab or field work the class will do. Leave room on the summary for
students to add their own notes. During preview meetings, have pairs or
groups take turns reading aloud from the written materials and
summarizing them in their own words. During reviews, have students
take turns retelling in their own words key points from the class
discussion or lab just completed. Encourage students to share notes
with one another, so that all students have a complete set of notes for
the individual review later. Circulate among groups or pairs to answer
questions.
4D use prereading supports such as graphic
organizers, illustrations, and pretaught topicrelated vocabulary and other prereading
activities to enhance comprehension of written
text. (reading)
3. Read captions and labels of key visuals with students or have them read
to you. If needed, use simplified language to clarify the vocabulary,
concepts, or processes shown. Then have students work in pairs or
small groups to make their own drawings, labeled with simple sentences
that summarize the concepts, processes, or terms.
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GPISD Curriculum Map
Environmental Systems 11-12
Unit 2 - Abiotic Cycles
5B write using newly acquired basic vocabulary
and content-based grade-level vocabulary.
(writing)
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4. Encourage students to write individually. Supply templates or checklists
for written assignments, with less detailed instructions. Include a selfediting checklist reminding students to check for subject-verb
agreement and proper use of contractions, verb tenses, negatives,
pronouns and antecedents, and possessives. Supply editing help or pair
students with stronger writers for peer editing.
Prior
Knowledge
6.10B
BIO 12E
TSW classify rocks as metamorphic, igneous, or sedimentary by the processes of their formation.
TSW describe the flow of matter through the carbon and nitrogen cycles and explain the consequences of
disrupting these cycles.
Distractor
Factors
Misconception:
Correction: A dead organisms was a once-living, organic organism; therefore, it is biotic.
Recommended Lessons
Lab - Make Every Breath Count
Resources
HMH Chapter 5, pp. 124-129
Technology Integration
Cycling of Matter Self Check
Extensions and Interventions
Interventions: TE wrap-around p. 124
Extensions: TE wrap-around p. 125
http://www.texaspsp.org/
Writing Prompt
Describe how the burning of fossil fuels affects the carbon cycle.
Essential Question
How does the disruption of any abiotic cycle negatively impact the
biological stability of an ecosystem?
Assessment
Excessive use of fertilizer that contains nitrogen and phosphorus
A affects the carbon cycle.
B may cause algal blooms in waterways.
C causes soil erosion.
D contributes to primary succession.
Vocabulary
Ecosystems, biotic, abiotic, hydrologic cycle, igneous, sedimentary, metamorphic, nitrification, nitrogen-fixing, denitrifying, precipitation,
condensation, transpiration, respiration, decomposition, combustion, erosion, weathering, leaching
LEP Accommodations
Bilingual Dictionaries
Extended Time spreadsheet
STAAR L accommodations in computer
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SPED Accommodations
Supplemental Aids
Manipulatives
Extended Time
TEA Accommodation Triangle
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SPED/LEP Accommodations
Bilingual Glossary
Bilingual Dictionary
Extended Time
Reading Aloud of Text
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GPISD Curriculum Map
Environmental Systems 11-12
Unit 2 - Abiotic Cycles
Lead4ward Accommodations Sheet
2015-2016
Oral Translation
Clarification in English of Word Meaning
Note: Expected to be used in class routinely and
can ONLY be used on tests with students who
meet eligibility as documented on IEP. Should be
specific to individual student.
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