Understanding Ecological Goods and Services from Our Oceans
Explore the importance of ecological goods and services provided by oceans in Lesson 2 of the Oceans for Beginners curriculum. Learn about the tangible products, benefits, and services derived from ocean ecosystems, and reflect on their significance. Understand the categories of ecological services and their relevance to our environment. Enhance your knowledge of how oceans impact human well-being and the planet as a whole.
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Oceans for beginners X-Curric | Ages 14-16 Lesson 2 Our ocean and us
Lesson 2: Our ocean and us Learning outcomes 1. List and describe the goods provided by the ocean 2. List and describe the services provided by the ocean 3. Consolidate understanding of ecosystem goods and services 4. Evaluate the importance of the goods and services provided by the ocean 5. Reflect and build on learning
Lesson 2: Our ocean and us Key words Copy the definitions into your book Ecological goods and services are the direct economic and cultural benefits provided to humans by ecosystems. Ecological Goods Tangible products resulting from the processes and interactions within natural systems. Can you think of any examples? Ecological Services The benefits provided to humans through the complex interactions within the ecosystems. (Constanza et al.1997)
Lesson 2: Our ocean and us Ecological Services are divided into four categories: Match the key terms to the definitions Services necessary for the production of all other ecosystem's services Nonmaterial benefits obtained from ecosystems Products obtained from ecosystems Benefits obtained from the regulation of ecosystem processes Provisioning services Regulating services Habitat services Cultural services
Lesson 2: Our ocean and us Answers Provisioning services Tangible products obtained from ecosystems Regulating services Benefits from the regulation our environment Cultural services Non-material benefits obtained from nature Supporting services Services necessary to produce all other ecosystem services
Lesson 2: Our ocean and us Complete Student Sheet 2b
Lesson 2: Our ocean and us Ecological Services Examples: Provisioning services Tangible products obtained from ecosystems Benefits from the regulation our environment - Transportation - Food - Raw material - Climate regulation - Carbon sequestration and storage - Coastal defense - Scientific research - Spiritual services - Recreational services - Biodiversity - Habitats for species - Nutrient cycling Regulating services Cultural services Non-material benefits obtained from nature Services necessary for the production of all other ecosystem services Supporting services
Lesson 2: Our ocean and us Our world ocean provides: Rank these services, most to least important
Lesson 2: Our ocean and us Quiz (GCSE style exam questions) 1. How much of earth is covered by water? 2. Describe the location of the Atlantic ocean. 3. Using a named example explain what an ecological good is. 4. Explain why the ocean is an important ecological service provider. 5. To what extent do humans impact the ocean.
Lesson 2: Our ocean and us Mark scheme 1. How much of earth is covered by water? 71% 2. Describe the location of the Atlantic ocean North Atlantic is west of Europe and East of USA 3. Using a named example explain what an ecological good is. Ecological Goods Tangible products resulting from the processes and interactions within natural systems. Examples include food, medicine and resources. 4. Explain why ocean is an important ecological service provider. They regulate the water cycle, the carbon cycle, they provide habitats to marine animals. 5. To what extent do humans impact the ocean. Varied, some areas will be more impacted than others, the open sea and deep sea will experience minimal impact, but the area of ocean 200m and above and the areas close to land will experience great pressures from humans, those pressures include: pollution; extracting resources and transportation.
Lesson 2: Our ocean and us Write a letter to the Secretary of State for the Environment. Why are oceans important? Tips for writing to your local MP: Check your MP s title Mr., Mrs., Dr, Sir, Rt. Hon? Postal Address House of Commons, London, SW1A 0AA. Don t forget to include your postal address. Be succinct your letter shouldn t be more than one and a half sides of A4. Keep to the point focus on one issue.
Lesson 2: Our ocean and us Structure Start by introducing yourself and sharing why you care about the issue you are raising. Acknowledge your MP on any supportive actions they have recently taken. Use the EPIC Format: E Engage: use a dramatic fact or short statement. P Problem: state the problem and the causes of the problem as well as how widespread and serious it is. I Inform: tell your MP about the importance of the ocean and why it needs protection. C Call to action: let them know what you want them to do about the issue.
Lesson 2: Our ocean and us Review: Learning outcomes Do you have any questions? List and describe the goods provided by the ocean List and describe the services provided by the ocean Consolidate understanding of ecosystem goods and services Evaluate the importance of the goods and services provided by the ocean Reflect and build on learning
Lesson 2: Our ocean and us Home learning Create a fact-sheet about the fishing industry in the UK. You need to include: A description of where fishing occurs in the UK An overview of the value of the industry in the UK A breakdown of how many people work in the industry in different roles such as fishing boat captain and seafood processing jobs A description and explanation of any restrictions in place in the UK
Lesson 2: Our ocean and us Image credits Slide Title Attribution 1 Surfer By Jeremy Gallman via Unsplash 8 Our world ocean By NOAA via https://oceanservice.noaa.gov/facts/why-care- about-ocean.html All other images are courtesy of Encounter Edu
