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7.43 Investigating Microecosystems Worksheet

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This Grade 7 Science worksheet provides structured practice on 7.43 Investigating Microecosystems. Students are guided through targeted exercises that build foundational understanding, computational accuracy, and critical thinking skills.

Investigating Microecosystems - Which investigation plan best yields reliable observations of changes in a microecosystem over time? (NGSS SEPs: Planning Investigations)

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Problem 1Difficulty: Mastery

Finn's team

is designing a microecosystem investigation of a snail-and-algae jar used for a short class investigation. They must collect non-destructive evidence about algae coverage on the jar wall over a 31-day study while keeping other conditions stable. Which plan would provide the clearest repeatable evidence without disturbing the system?

ADefine algae coverage on the jar wall as the response variable, measure it with a photo grid every 2 days, record percent wall coverage, and note any controlled conditions such as snail number and light.

BCheck the system only when there is extra class time, move it to different locations, and compare the notes afterward.

COpen, shake, or rearrange the microecosystem before each observation so the organisms are easier to see.

DMeasure algae coverage on the jar wall with a nitrate strip only and write down whether the system looks better or worse.

Solution & Explanation:A strong evidence plan measures algae coverage on the jar wall with an appropriate tool (a photo grid), uses a consistent schedule, and controls other conditions. The other plans use a mismatched tool, change conditions, disturb the microecosystem, or rely on inconsistent observations.

Problem 2Difficulty: Mastery

Emi's team

is designing a microecosystem investigation of a miniature wetland tray with cattail shoots. They must collect non-destructive evidence about water level over a 28-day study while keeping other conditions stable. Which plan would provide the clearest repeatable evidence without disturbing the system?

ADefine water level as the response variable, measure it with a marked ruler on the container at the same time each day, record water level in centimeters, and note any controlled conditions such as tray position and starting water level.

BCheck the system only when there is extra class time, move it to different locations, and compare the notes afterward.

COpen, shake, or rearrange the microecosystem before each observation so the organisms are easier to see.

DMeasure water level with a hand counter and timer and write down whether the system looks better or worse.

Solution & Explanation:A strong evidence plan measures water level with an appropriate tool (a marked ruler on the container), uses a consistent schedule, and controls other conditions. The other plans use a mismatched tool, change conditions, disturb the microecosystem, or rely on inconsistent observations.

Problem 3Difficulty: Mastery

Diego's team

is designing a microecosystem investigation of a classroom plant tray watered with different schedules. They must collect non-destructive evidence about leaf number over a 25-day study while keeping other conditions stable. Which plan would provide the clearest repeatable evidence without disturbing the system?

ADefine leaf number as the response variable, measure it with a tally sheet every Monday and Thursday, record number of leaves per plant, and note any controlled conditions such as plant age and light.

BOpen, shake, or rearrange the microecosystem before each observation so the organisms are easier to see.

CCheck the system only when there is extra class time, move it to different locations, and compare the notes afterward.

DMeasure leaf number with a dissolved-oxygen probe and write down whether the system looks better or worse.

Solution & Explanation:A strong evidence plan measures leaf number with an appropriate tool (a tally sheet), uses a consistent schedule, and controls other conditions. The other plans use a mismatched tool, change conditions, disturb the microecosystem, or rely on inconsistent observations.

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This worksheet is designed specifically for Grade 7 Science students. It aligns with educational standard SCI.7.43 (Grade 7 science practice focused on investigating microecosystems.).