Lesson 1: Primary and Secondary Productivity

Two test tubes with caps/corks

Phytoplankton (Euglena) [available from Carrie Weedon Science Center]

Graduated cylinder

Light source

Dissolved oxygen test kit or DO meter

Test tube rack

Grease pencil

Dark construction paper

Scissors

Tape

World map showing upwelling/productivity

Underwater photographs supplied by students (requested in advance)

Lesson 2: The Role of the Carbon Cycle in the Biosphere

Computer with Internet Access

Lesson 3: Connecting the Biosphere to the Earth/Space System: Chemical Abundance in the Solar System

Computer with Internet access, and a scientific calculator

Lesson 4: Where's Phyto?

Internet-capable computer, graph paper, world atlas

Lesson 5: Seasonal Impact on World Climate

Computer and printer

Blank maps

Set of colored pencils per group

Lesson 6: Greenhouse Gasses and Climate

Internet-capable computer

graph paper and pencil

spreadsheet computer program (optional)

Lesson 7: Finding a Balance: The Everglades

Internet capable computer

chart paper and pens and other materials for "Extend"

a map of the Everglades and surrounding area.

Lesson 8: Analyzing a Subsystem of the Biosphere as an Earth System

Internet capable computer

Presentation software

World map