Georgia standard · Science

`SEN1`Insect Roles in Ecosystems

Obtain, evaluate, and communicate information about the roles of insects in ecosystems.

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Expectations

SEN1.a
Construct an explanation for the role(s) of insects in diverse terrestrial and freshwater food webs (i.e., as herbivores, predators, and scavengers) and the need for conservation.
SEN1.b
Ask questions to compare and contrast the prevalence of specific insect species in local Georgia regions.
SEN1.c
Use mathematics and computational thinking to compare species diversity and biomass in different terrestrial habitats and evaluate why insects dominate both measures in most regions (e.g., field plot population sampling).
SEN1.d
Construct an explanation of the importance of insects in ecosystem sustainability (e.g., plant pollination, decomposers/recyclers of organic matter).
SEN1.e
Plan and carry out an investigation to demonstrate how some groups of insects are used as bio-indicators because they are sensitive or tolerant to habitat change conditions.
SEN1.f
Construct an argument based on evidence to demonstrate co-evolution/co-adaptation relationships between various insects and plants (e.g. pollination syndrome).

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