The BIG Picture
This class is aligned with Texas State as well as National Science Standards.
Texas State Standards alignment During this class we will: o
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Explore how biological systems maintain homeostasis Biology – 11B Learn about the relationships that occur in environmental systems between biotic and abiotic factors and how animals adapt to survive Biology – 12D Environmental Systems – 4F Describe how environmental change and invasive species can impact ecosystem stability Biology - 12F Environmental Systems – 4F Discover the relationship between carrying capacity and population dynamics and predict how external factors effect both Environmental Systems – 7A Environmental Systems – 7D Understand how humans impact the ecosystems we live in Environmental Systems – 9E
It is time to take a step back and look at the big picture! Ecosystems all around the globe are
National Standards alignment
constantly working to maintain their balance as
Science as Inquiry Standards o Understanding scientific concepts o Understanding about scientific inquiry Life Science Standards o Interdependence of organisms o Populations and ecosystems
living and non-living things interact with each other. Come with us as we explore the various aspects of ecosystem and how we as humans impact the globe!
1513 CAMBRIDGE STREET • HOUSTON, TX 77030 • 713.533.6500 • www.houstonzoo.org/education
Texas State Standards alignment During this class we will: o
o
o
o
The BIG Picture o
Explore how biological systems maintain homeostasis Biology – 11B Learn about the relationships that occur in environmental systems between biotic and abiotic factors and how animals adapt to survive Biology – 12D Environmental Systems – 4F Describe how environmental change and invasive species can impact ecosystem stability Biology - 12F Environmental Systems – 4F Discover the relationship between carrying capacity and population dynamics and predict how external factors effect both Environmental Systems – 7A Environmental Systems – 7D Understand how humans impact the ecosystems we live in Environmental Systems – 9E
It is time to take a step back and look at the big picture! Ecosystems all around the globe are
National Standards alignment
constantly working to maintain their balance as
Science as Inquiry Standards o Understanding scientific concepts o Understanding about scientific inquiry Life Science Standards o Interdependence of organisms o Populations and ecosystems
living and non-living things interact with each other. Come with us as we explore the various aspects of ecosystem and how we as humans impact the globe!
1513 CAMBRIDGE STREET • HOUSTON, TX 77030 • 713.533.6500 • www.houstonzoo.org/education
