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    Inquiry 

    Key concept

    Relationship  ​

    Related concepts

    Environment and Evidence

    Global context

    Scientific and technical innovation ​

    Exploration

    Systems and models ​

    Statement of Inquiry

    When investigating the relationship of the energy and nutrient transfer in different environments, we often need to make connections between various sources of information

    Inquiry Questions

    Factual 

    What are the nutrient, carbon and nitrogen cycle in aquaponics?

    Conceptual 

    How does energy flow through consumer and producers?

    ​Debatable 

    Is it more effective to control the aqua ecosystem within the aquaponics or keep it natural?
    ATL 
    In order for the students to interpret data and explain results using scientific reasoning, students must make connections between various sources of information.

    Objectives
    C i, ii, iii, iv, v
    D i, ii, iii, iv
    Service
    Service steps: Reflection + Action
    Description: Grow organic vegetable for the canteen
    Underlying issue: Sustainability
    Community: School
    Learning Outcome:
    • 1.1 identify his/her own abilities and skills
    • 1.2 understand (with guidance) that his/her choices determine the effectiveness of service
    • 3.3 take minor planning responsibilities and help to ensure the event runs smoothly
    • 4.4 begin to persevere and show determination to follow through
    • 5.1 collaborate with other students or members of the school

    Food chains and webs 

    Pyramids of numbers, biomass and Energy