ETL501 Module 1

Resource Provision and Information Resources Activities

Resource Provision

Objective	Question	Resource/Web 2.0 tool
Knowledge	What is an ecosystem?	Dictionary – print or online or basic textbook
Knowledge	Define an ecosystem and list the varieties that are found in South Australia.	Text Reading-Year 7 science textbook print or ebook. Text Reading- Parks Australia Website or pamphlet
Comprehension	List the different parts of the ecosystem and explain what they do.	Photograph annotoation-  Skitch (Android/iPad) Gimp
Comprehension	Compare a marine ecosystem with one from another area of our state.	Venn Diagram- http://www.readwritethink.org/
Application	using a diagram, show how the water cycle operates in an ecosystem	Simulation- Animation Creator HD (iPad) Drawing Cartoons (Android/Google)
Application	Demonstrate what happens when humans interfere with the water cycle.	Simulation- Animation Creator HD (iPad) Drawing Cartoons (Android/Google) Cartoon- online cartoon maker, chogger.com Photograph and share local pictures.
Analysis	Contrast the natural water cycle with that used by our community	Venn Diagram- http://www.readwritethink.org/
Analysis	Examine an ecosystem that has been damaged by human interference. Avoided how?	Questionnaire-Survey Monkey Graph- Excel
Synthesis	Identify an unspoilt ecosystem and design a way of preserving it.	Galapagos documentary- David Attenborough galapaogos.org Google Earth/Maps Design a set of rules/standards for conservation
Synthesis	How would preserving our local ecosystems enhance our environment?	Hypothesis- Mind mapping- Inspration Maps Lite (iPad)
Evaluation	Is it reasonable that people pollute our waterways? Defend your answer	Suvey/ Group discussion,/Debate- Skype, Class Blog Pros & Cons (android)
Evaluation	Assess the impact of pollution in our local waterways.	Editorial- Videocasting/Podcasting