2. OBJECTIVE : In this unit we will study the different rolls and impact that the living things have on the environment. There will be a strong focus in the interaction that organisms have among themselves and the environment LIVING THINGS AND THE ENVIRONMENT
3. How is a cat similar and different from a fish besides the physical appearance ? el “ Gato volador ” Organisms that live in different habitats
4. What is an Organism ? It’s a Living thing that has (or can develop) the ability to act or function independently
5. Where do organisms live? They live in their habitats What is a habitat? It is the physical space that has all the propped conditions for an organism to live, and reproduce. It has to provide the necessary food and water needed to survive
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7. Do you think that only one specie can live in a habitat? NO - many species can live in the same habitat What are species ? Species are often defined as a group of organisms capable of interbreeding and producing fertile offspring.
8. What is a population? Group of organisms of the same specie
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12. What are the “ Abiotic ” factors? are the Non-Living components of an area, such as air, rocks, soil, water, climate and shelter
13. What are the Biotic factors? are the Living Organisms of a given area - animals, insects, bacteria, , plants and humans