2. Ecology is…
• The study of interactions among organisms
and their environments.
What do you think???...
How many different species exist on earth??
1.6 Million!!!!
3. We break everything on
earth into 2 categories…
Biotic Abiotic
Living Not-Living
4.
5. In your notebook…
1- Brainstorm a list of at least 4 abiotic factors
that and 4 biotic factors that exist.
2- Finish your pond ecosystem by answering the
questions and coloring the parts of the pond
that are designated.
3- Design your own ecosystem. Draw a picture
of a specific ecosystem. Label the biotic and
abiotic factors in your system. You must have at
least 5 biotic and 3 abiotic.