Types of Assimilation: There are various types of assimilation, including nutrient assimilation (such as the absorption of minerals by plants), energy assimilation (such as the conversion of sunlight into chemical energy through photosynthesis), and carbon assimilation (such as the incorporation of carbon dioxide into organic compounds).
Role in Ecosystems: Assimilation is a key process in the flow of energy and nutrients within an ecosystem. It allows for the transfer of resources from one organism to another, ultimately contributing to the overall balance and functioning of the ecosystem.
Compare and contrast assimilation in plants and animals, highlighting the specific mechanisms through which each type of organism assimilates nutrients and energy.
Skills and Processes: Students will demonstrate the thinking and acting inherent in the practice of science.
Applying Evidence and Reasoning: Review data from a simple experiment, summarize the data, and construct a logical argument about the cause-and-effect relationships in the experiment.
Describe the reasoning that lead to the interpretation of data and conclusions drawn.