Ecological Succession and Virginia Ecosystems
Primary and secondary ecological succession are important processes in creating stable climax communities. Now that you have learned about both primary and secondary ecological succession, you will select one of the processes, and create a model of it over time. Your model should feature each step in the process in a 3-dimensional format using one of the methods described below. The step should contain any associated animal and plant
If you choose to create a model of primary succession, you should also include a short description of how the process differs from secondary succession. If you choose to create a model of secondary succession, you should also include a short description of how the process differs from primary succession.
Your model should be creative, informative, and accurate. Make sure that your model is well-designed and that all labels are legible. Before you begin, access the Primary or Secondary Succession Checklist to make sure that you include all of the items required for full credit. You will need to use resources outside of this course to complete this assignment, so please submit a Works Cited document with your assignment submission. If you need assistance, visit the Developmental Module for information on citing any resources that you used.
Options to create your model include the following:
- Utilize household or crafting items to create the succession model, and then take a picture of it for submission to the assignment’s dropbox.
- Utilize three-dimensional modeling software to create the succession model, and then submit your model to the assignment's dropbox.
Once you have completed your succession model, please submit an image of your work to the dropbox.