Lesson Plan TWO

Subject: Unit: Topic: Core Learning Goals:

BIOLOGY
Ecology Ecosystem and Public Laws 3.5.1 The student will analyze the relationships between biotic diversity and abiotic factors in environments and the resulting influence on ecosystems. 3.5.2 The student will analyze the interrelationships ad interdependences among different organisms and explain how these relationships contribute to the stability of the ecosystem.

Objective:

Students will be able to: 1. Explain how human activities disrupt ecosystem by watching short video clips and; 2. Describe how Public Laws and the different DHS agencies work together to maintain and regulate homeostasis in the ecosystem by creating a project-based output
LCD projector, laptop, document reader, worksheet By looking at your TerraAqua Column output, name the abiotic and biotic factors and briefly explain how they interact with one another. Accommodations: Use of Highlighter; Extra Response Time; Repetition of Directions; and Use of Large Text (as needed) Class will be shown a short video clip on ecosystem and its disruption. Then students will share their reactions and reflections about the video. Accommodations: Extended Time; Extra Response Time; Repetition of Directions

Materials: Drill:

Motivation:

Direct Instruction:

Powerpoint Presentation and Video Clip

Through powerpoint presentation and video clips, class will discuss ecosystem and how the interplay of the two variations (biotic and abiotic) affect the ecosystem. Disturbance in the ecosystem will also be discussed as well as the US Public Laws on the Environment and the different DHS agencies involved.

Various agencies under DHS will be briefly explain using a document reader. Students will be given a copy of this for their reference.

Accommodations: Prompting When Students are Reciting; Modifications of Questions; Replay Video if Necessary;
Guided Practice: Teacher will introduce how the class project will be accomplished. Guidelines and rubrics to be used for grading purposed will be discussed to the students. Clarifications and questions will also be encouraged. Students will start brainstorming about the project which will be turned in after 5 class days. Teacher will go around to provide assistance.

Accommodations: Extra Response Time, Repetition of Direction; Partner with a More Proficient Student
Independent Practice: By partners, students will have to come up with a project outline. Then they are allowed to bring it at home for review and improvement. Accommodations: Extra Time; Repetition of Directions; Partner with a More Proficient Student PROJECT-BASED OUTPUT: Environmental Public Laws will be shown to the students. By partners, they will choose one Public Law and research about it. After a week, students are expected to present it to the class and turn in an output which could be in the form of a powerpoint presentation, storyboard, a recorded role play or a podcast (song). Students output in any form mentioned above should have the following parts and elements: 1. How does population size affect success of an organism? 2. What is the impact of big changes in a certain population? 3. How can a change in the environment/ecosystem lead to epidemic of disease or disease outbreaks? 4. Identify and explain the ways in which terrorists can use abiotic factors like water, air and soil to plot their attack on the US? 5. DHS is responsible for taking security measures, protection, response, recovery and assistance from both disease outbreak and terrorist attack. Accommodations: Extra Time; Modification of Questions; Less items PROJECT Outline

Assessment:

Homework:

Accommodations: Extra Time and Less Items Closure/Summar y:

Exit Slip Questions: Given six acronyms of the DHS agencies below, choose TWO, name each and write how they are connected with ecosystem: 1. CDC 3. NRC 5. NIH 2. NOAA 4. EPA 6. FEMA

Prepared By: Maida J. Cielo-Polo and Anna Bella Sy

Project Outline
Title
Here are examples of 3 common types of titles Question: Why are Environmental US Public Laws important in keeping balance within an ecosystem? Summary: Ecosystem and (Specific Environmental Public Law) 2-Part: Ecosystem: Specific Environmental Problem and/or Corresponding Public Law

Abstract
The abstract is a short (about 50-100 word) summary of the entire paper. It should include: objectives, brief description of the project and conclusions. It is usually one of the last parts of the paper to be written.

Introduction
1. It describes the focus and purpose of the project you are presenting. 2. It gives an overview of what is contained in the project.

Discussion
This section is where you prove your point. Also give some description or guide to help the reader recognize your important points. Make sure that your output includes the answers to the questions below: 1. 2. 3. 4. How does population size affect success of an organism? What is the impact of big changes in a certain population? How can a change in the environment/ecosystem lead to epidemic of disease Identify and explain the ways in which terrorists can use abiotic factors

or disease outbreaks? like water, air and soil to plot their attack on the US. DHS is responsible for

taking security measures, protection, response, recovery and assistance from both disease outbreak and terrorist attack.

Conclusions
Here you state what you learned or proved. You may also describe interesting observations, new questions, and future work here.

Bibliography/References

A list of the references you used in the work & writing the paper.

Acrony m

Name

Purpose

Relevant Sub Agencies (if any)

Connection to Homeland Security

FBI

Federal Bureau of Investigatio ns

Protect and defend the United States against terrorist and foreign intelligence threats, to uphold and enforce the criminal laws of the United States, and to provide leadership and criminal justice services to federal, state, municipal, and international agencies and partners. collect, evaluate, and disseminate foreign intelligence to assist the President and senior US Government policymakers in making decisions relating to the national security

Criminal Justice Information Services Division

Carries out hands on investigations of suspicious groups or individuals. Tracks data and connects to subjects as well performs necessary interviews and arrests.

Laboratory Services

Directorate of Intelligence

Central

CIA

Intelligence Agency

Directorate of Science and Technology

Collects information overseas about terrorist organizations and radical groups that may pose a threat to national security and international peace.

NSA

National Security

Coordinates, directs, and performs highly specialized activities to protect U.S. government information systems and produce foreign signals intelligence

Signals Intelligence

Information Assurance

Collects and filters data from various sources both national and international and disseminates to the appropriate agency. Also deciphers documents written in code.

Agency

information

NOAA

National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administrati on

Understand and predict changes in the Earths environment and conserve and manage coastal and marine resources to meet our nations economic, social and environmental needs

NOAA Space Environment Center

Provides the government with predictions and information about weather/natural disasters and in situations where chemicals are involved, they help determine the hot zone.

NRC

Nuclear Regulatory Commission

Regulate the Nation's civilian use of byproduct, source, and special nuclear materials to ensure adequate protection of public health and safety, to promote the common defense and security, and to protect the environment. promote health and quality of life by preventing and controlling disease, injury, and disability

N/A

Advises the government and the public on how to prepare for nuclear accidents or threats. Completes risk assessments of nuclear plants to improve safety and security.

CDC

Center for Disease Control

Sub Agency of the Dept. of Health and Human Services National Immunization Program

Determines what is causing people to get sick and where it originates as well as how we can neutralize, immunize or contain it.

TSA

Transportati on Security Agency

protect the nations transportation systems by ensuring the freedom of movement for people and commerce.

Sub Agency of Homeland Security

Primarily responsible for maintaining safety and security within airports, railroads, ports and highways.

Federal Emergency Managemen t

Prepare the nation for all hazards and effectively manage federal response/recovery efforts following any national incident

(Under Homeland Security)

Focuses on preparing for, responding to and recovering from a variety of security threats, natural disasters and accidents.

National Flood

FEMA

Administrati on

Insurance Program

NIH

National Institute of Health

Acquire new knowledge to help prevent, detect, diagnose, and treat disease and disability.

National Cancer Institute

Research and design vaccines and antidotes to prevent pandemics and fatalities from disease and chemical agents.

National Institute of Drug Abuse Providing vital engineering services and capabilities, as a public service, across the full spectrum of operationsfrom peace to warin support of national interests. Sub Agency of the Army Prepares for all structural threats from natural disaster to intentional explosions. Most known for designing and building levees in flood areas.

Corp. of Engine ers

N/A

Department of Defense

Protects the security of the United States and oversees the armed forces

Army, Navy, Air Force, Marines

DoD
Responsible for the overall foreign policy of the United States Embassies, consulates, ambassadors

Arguably the most important part of Homeland Security. Provides military defense inside and outside of the United States. Currently waging the war on Terror in Iraq.

DoS

Department of State
Plans Energy policy and researches and develops energy technology. Federal Energy Regulatory Commission

Acts as a peace maker overseas by forging strong treaties and agreements with other nations. Also a source of info. about foreign governments.

Establishes guidelines for safety and preparedness for catastrophic events or loss of energy whether nuclear, electric or gas.

DoE

Department of Energy
Protect human health and the environment by working for a cleaner, healthier environment. Aids in preparation and recovery from incidents that cause harm to the environment and to animals and humans inhabiting the area.

EPA

Environmen tal Protection Agency

N/A

ENVIRONMENTAL US PUBLIC LAWS:

A. "Federal Compliance With Pollution Control Standards" B. The Federal Water Pollution Control Act C. The Clean Air Act D. The Resource Conservation and Recovery Act E. The Federal Facility Compliance Act F. The Toxic Substances Control Act G. The Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation and Liability Act H. The Safe Drinking Water Act I. The Federal Insecticide, Fungicide, and Rodenticide Act