Nitrogen Cycle in the Environment
7th GradeScience45 min
Learning Objective
I can describe how nitrogen moves through the environment.
Lesson Flow
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The Nitrogen Cycle!
BioMan Biology
Guided Notes
Key concepts students will learn:
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The nitrogen cycle is a nutrient cycle where nitrogen is reused and recycled in ecosystems.
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Nitrogen-fixing bacteria convert nitrogen gas into ammonia, which plants can use.
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Denitrifying bacteria convert nitrates back into nitrogen gas, completing the cycle.
Practice
10 questions • Multiple choice & Short answer
Exit Ticket
“Describe two ways that nitrogen moves from the atmosphere to the soil during the nitrogen cycle.”
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