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Worksheet
Curated OER

Dynamics of Ecosystems

For Students 9th - 12th
A set of guided notes walks your biology or environmental studies learners through the dynamics of ecosystems. They write short answers to questions about the energy budget, food webs, trophic levels, and biogeochemical cycles. One way...
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Handout
Encyclopedia of Earth

Encyclopedia of Earth: Biogeochemistry: Phosphorus Cycle

For Students 9th - 10th
Article explaining what the phosphorus cycle is, where it occurs, its place in the biotic world, and the environmental impact of human activities on the phosphorus cycle. (Published: October 8, 2009)
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Handout
Encyclopedia of Earth

Encyclopedia of Earth: Phosphorus

For Students 9th - 10th
Information about the element, Phosphorus, atomic number 15. Covers physical and atomic properties, the phosphorus cycle, phosphorus chemistry, and how exposure to white phosphorus affects human health.
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Handout
Ohio State University

Ohio State University: Concepts of Plant Ecology

For Students 9th - 10th
An advanced discussion of plant interactions and relationships. Energy flow, nutrient cycling and succession are discussed. Try the quiz to check your understanding.
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Handout
Other

Marietta College: Ecosystems

For Students 9th - 10th
Complete illustrated discussion of energy flow within ecosystems, including discussions of trophic levels, ecological pyramids, food chains and webs, biological magnification, and cycles.
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Unit Plan
CK-12 Foundation

Ck 12: Earth Science: Flow of Matter in Ecosystems

For Students 9th - 10th
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] In this module, students will learn about the cycles of nature (water, carbon, nitrogen, and phosphorus) that support the flow of nutrient matter through an...
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Graphic
Other

Alken Murray: The Phosphorous Cycle

For Students 9th - 10th
A diagram which clearly illustrates the phosphorous cycle in a somewhat technical manner.
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Handout
Other

Lenntech: The Phosphorus Cycle

For Students 9th - 10th
A concise explanation of the phosphorus cycle. Also contains a flow diagram which illustrates the flow of phosphate through the cycle.