Monday, September 23rd In two sentences describe what you learned about parasites on Friday. SWBAT: Describe how biotic and abiotic factors interact in communities and ecosystems. Bell Ringer: Objective:
Jan 04, 2016
Monday, September 23rd
In two sentences describe what you learned about parasites on Friday.
SWBAT: Describe how biotic and abiotic factors interact in communities and ecosystems.
Bell Ringer: Objective:
Last Call for Bellringers!
Cookie Monster… mmmmmm…
Vocabulary
Ecology-The scientific discipline that studies all the interactions between organisms and their environment
BEGIN NOTES! What is ecology?
The scientific discipline that studies all the interactions between organisms and their environment
Interactions:
How different organisms act on each other
For example, in wetlands living organisms interact with nonliving parts of the environment. Fish interact with the water, snails interact with the grasses, and seagulls interact with snails.
Who studies ecology?
Who studies ecology?
a. Ecologist: A person who studies the interactions between living things (ecology)
Example Careers:
Field biologist: Works outdoors, collects data from plant surveys, and counts birds
Find ways to protect the environment and animals there
CFU: Examine the interactions what interactions do you see from living & nonliving parts of the environment? (5+)
Independent practice
Complete the Practice #1 and move on to homework #, if you have time.
5 MIN. before we move on to Biotic and Abiotic Factors…
1. Vocabulary:
Ecosystem: All the living and nonliving things in an areaBiotic factors: Living things such as plants, animals, fungi, and bacteriaAbiotic factors: Nonliving things such as moisture, temperature, wind, sunlight, and soil
2. What is an ecosystem?
Ecosystem: All the living and nonliving things in an area.
3. Biotic and Abiotic Factors Rainforest Biotic Factors
Abiotic Factors
1. Parrots (birds)2.3.4.5.
1. Water2.3. Rocks4.5.
Fill in the rest with your table group!
3. Biotic and Abiotic Factors Desert
Biotic Factors
Abiotic Factors
1. Cactus2.3.4.5.
1. 2.3. Rocks4.5.
Fill in the rest with your table group!
Desert hedgehog
Practice #5 – Biotic and Abiotic FactorsDirections: Compare two ecosystems (including biotic and abiotic factors)
You can pick between • Rainforest• Temperate Forest (Think of wooded
areas in Wisconsin or Indiana)• Tundra (Artic regions in the
North/south poles • Desert • Grassland (Area with lots of grass,
not too many trees)
Homework….
Complete homework #1 & #5 (2) by tomorrow for credit! Pg.1-5
Draw a “CHECK” box on the bottom right hand of pg.5!!!
NO LATE HOMEWORK ACCEPTED! Make sure you get a stamp on pg. 5!
Tuesday Sep. 24th, 2013
Bell ringer: Describe two biotic and two abiotic factors in our school.
Objective: Students will be able to describe the levels of organization in the environment
1. Vocabulary
Population: A group of the same species that lives in one area
Community: A group of different species that live together in one area
Ecosystem: All the living and nonliving things in an area
Biome: A major regional or global community of organisms, characterized by the climate condition and plant communities that thrive there
2. What ecologists study:
Nature on different levels
From small to large
3. Levels of organization
Biosphere: Thin layer of Earth and its atmosphere that supports life.
(Example: Earth’s crust)Ecosystem: All of the organisms and climate, soil, water, rocks, and nonliving things in an area
Community: A group of different species that live together in one area
Alligators, Turtles, birds, fish, and plants
Population: A group of the same species that lives together in one area
Organism: An individual living thing
Complete pg. 7 of practice! You must work alone to make sure YOU know the information!
Prepare for an exit ticket today covering main vocabulary we have covered in this packet!
Independent Practice!
Exit Ticket!!!!! Vocab Review
Pass out half sheets of computer paper Write your NAME, CLASS PERIOD, &
DATE on top Number your paper as so… Name 2nd period
4.16.2013
1.2.3.4.5.6.
Vocabulary Review 2.1 Match the definitions to the terms on the left. Write term & complete definition!
Terms: 1.Species2.Community3.Biosphere4.Biome5.Population6.Organism
a. All the populations in an area
b. An individual living thing
c. Group of the same species that live in the same area
d. Portion of Earth that supports living things
e. Organisms that interbreed
f. Area that has the same climate and plant communities
Wedn April 17, 2013
Take out your WEEK 31 BELL RINGERS. Bell Ringer Sheet
Bell ringer: Compare and contrast a population and a community
(2 sentences or NO STAMP!)
Objective: Students will be able to describe ecosystem and community interactions.