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Lesson Title: Population Estimation Grade: 9 Date: October 27th, 2018
Subject: Science (Ecology) Strand: Academic Location: Classroom Time: (length in minutes): 75 minutes
Lesson Plan Description – (one/two paragraphs with general details about what you will do and how you will do it)
Students will take part on a short intro discussion about population estimation and how ecologists would estimate
population. Students will participate in a “snowball fight” to imitate a population estimation technique. The technique
is capture recapture. After this activity students will work with a partner to work with the mathematical formula
involved with population estimation. After they work in groups they will work individually on their own population
estimation equations. Students will get the numbers from the teacher and from class discussion.
CURRICULUM CONNECTIONS
Ontario Curricular Overall Expectations (numbers from documents and details)
B3. demonstrate an understanding of the dynamic nature of ecosystems, particularly in terms of ecological balance and the impact of human
activity on the sustainability of terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.
Ontario Curricular Specific Expectations (numbers from documents and details) selected & listed from the Ont. Curriculum, refined when
necessary, has verbs that are observable & measureable, has realistic number of expectations (1 to 3) have expectations that match assessment
There are no specific expectations during this lesson
Learning Goals Discuss with students: What will I be learning today? (clearly identify what students are expected to know and be able to do, in language
that students can readily understand)
Resources and Materials /Technology Integration List ALL items necessary for delivery of the lesson. Include any attachments of student
worksheets used and teacher support material that will support communication of instruction. Include the use of Information Technology (ICT) in your lesson plan
where appropriate.
• Calculator
• Paper
• Pens
• Chalk/ whiteboard
Learning Environment (grouping; transitions; physical set up)
- Classroom where desks are set up normally for regular class activities.
Next class will discuss population density and how previous activity links to real ecosystems.
R/S=M/N
N= population size
Multiply both sides by S and N and divide both sides by R to get your final product after this you can use the formula.
Exit Ticket
1. Answer the following expression using this formula and the given variables.
N=(S*M)/R
S=60
M=45
R=25
Round all answers to the nearest whole number. Show your work.