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Ecosystems Unit Activity 5.1 Introduction to Ecosystem Products and Services

Discover the role of humans in ecosystems and the importance of ecosystem products and services. Learn about carbon transformations, matter and energy in ecosystems, and how humans manage ecosystems. Explore the different ecosystem products and services provided by City Park, Tundra, Swine Farm, and Operation Rainforest.

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Ecosystems Unit Activity 5.1 Introduction to Ecosystem Products and Services

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  1. Ecosystems UnitActivity 5.1 Introduction to Ecosystem Products and Services Carbon: Transformations in Matter and Energy Environmental Literacy ProjectMichigan State University

  2. Unit map You are here

  3. Humans and Ecosystems From previous Lessons, you’ve learned that ecosystems are comprised of different carbon pools (e.g., producers, herbivores, carnivores) and that matter and energy move among these pools through carbon-transforming processes. Are humans part of ecosystems? How?

  4. Humans and Ecosystems Of course humans are part of ecosystems! All of the matter and energy that we need to survive come from ecosystems, as well as the oxygen we breathe. Let’s read to find out more about ecosystem products and services.

  5. Discussion • Are real ecosystems open or closed systems? Why? • Why do humans manage ecosystems?

  6. Application of Reading Answer questions 1 and 2 using the reading. At each station, identify the products and services that each ecosystem may provide.

  7. City Park

  8. Tundra

  9. Swine Farm Operation

  10. Rainforest

  11. Looking Forward • We will be focusing in on the following ecosystem products and services: • Food • Water • Carbon sequestration

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