Calculus is an essential tool for many areas of STEM, and ecology is no different.
Part One: Warm Up
Remember that calculus studies continuous change. In ecology, what are some things that change continuously? Below are some topics to consider. With a partner or group discuss how the following can change over time.
- Plants
- Animals
- Bacteria
- Ecosystems
- Soil
- Water
- Climate
Part Two: Video Presentation
Watch the presentation below on how calculus can be used in ecology. This presentation resembles a real lecture you might receive in an ecology or calculus course.
Exercise
Open the exercise to begin the activity. Follow the instructions in the document.