This PowerPoint was one very small part of my Ecology Interactions Unit from the website http://sciencepowerpoint.com/index.html .This unit includes a 3 part 2000+ Slide PowerPoint loaded with activities, project ideas, critical class notes (red slides), review opportunities, challenge questions with answers, 3 PowerPoint review games (125 slides each) and much more. A bundled homework package and detailed unit notes chronologically follow the PowerPoint slideshow. Areas of Focus within The Ecology Interactions Unit: Levels of Biological Organization (Ecology), Parts of the Biosphere, Habitat, Ecological Niche, Types of Competition, Competitive Exclusion Theory, Animal Interactions, Food Webs, Predator Prey Relationships, Camouflage, Population Sampling, Abundance, Relative Abundance, Diversity, Mimicry, Batesian Mimicry, Mullerian Mimicry, Symbiosis, Parasitism, Mutualism, Commensalism, Plant and Animal Interactions, Coevolution, Animal Strategies to Eat Plants, Plant Defense Mechanisms, Exotic Species, Impacts of Invasive Exotic Species. If you have any questions please feel free to contact me. Thank you again and best wishes. Sincerely, Ryan Murphy M.Ed www.sciencepowerpoint@gmail.com

1. • Phosphorus cycle: The biogeochemical cycle
that describes the movement of phosphorus
through the lithosphere, hydrosphere, and
ecosphere.
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3. • Lab activity link (Optional) The Effect of
Acid Rain on Seed Growth. (Begin Today)
– http://serc.carleton.edu/sp/mnstep/activities/356
85.html

4. • This will be the big concept in ecology that
will be addressed in this portion of the unit.
– or artificial.

5. • This will be the big concept in ecology that
will be addressed in this portion of the unit.
– or artificial.

6. • This will be the big concept in ecology that
will be addressed in this portion of the unit.
– Note: The cycles that we will learn move between
the living and non-living world. r artificial.

7.  New Biogeochemical Cycle: The
Phosphorus Cycle.
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8.  Phosphorus cycle: The biogeochemical cycle
that describes the movement of phosphorus
through the lithosphere, hydrosphere, and
ecosphere.
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9.  Phosphorus cycle: The biogeochemical cycle
that describes the movement of phosphorus
through the lithosphere, hydrosphere, and
ecosphere.
Copyright © 2010 Ryan P. Murphy

10.  Phosphorus cycle: The biogeochemical cycle
that describes the movement of phosphorus
through the lithosphere, hydrosphere, and
ecosphere.
Copyright © 2010 Ryan P. Murphy

11.  Phosphorus cycle: The biogeochemical cycle
that describes the movement of phosphorus
through the lithosphere, hydrosphere, and
ecosphere.
Copyright © 2010 Ryan P. Murphy

12.  Phosphorus cycle: The biogeochemical cycle
that describes the movement of phosphorus
through the lithosphere, hydrosphere, and
ecosphere.
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20. • Ecosphere: The surface of the earth and
all the ecosystems.
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21. • Lithosphere: Below the surface, in the
crust and mantle.
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22. • Hydrosphere: All waters not in atmosphere
and lithosphere.
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23. • Atmosphere: The area of gases that
surround the planet.
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24. • Atmosphere: Not a part of the Phosphorus
Cycle
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Which one is
not a part of
the phosphorus
Cycle?

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Which one is
not a part of
the phosphorus
Cycle?

28. • Phosphorus Cycle and Nutrient Pollution
Available Sheet

29. • Phosphorus Cycle and Nutrient Pollution
Available Sheet

30. • Activity! Drawing the Phosphorus Cycle.
– One full page needed.
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Takes millions of years

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Video drawing at…
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5I7jIrNcvQg

58.  Importance of phosphorus
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59.  Important nutrient for plants and animals.
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60.  Part of the DNA molecule in our cells.
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61.  In the fats of our cell membrane.
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62.  Part of our bones and teeth.
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64. • Video Link! Nitrogen and Phosphorus Cycle
Crash Course.
– Optional and Advanced.
– http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2D7hZpIYlCA&l
ist=PL8dPuuaLjXtNdTKZkV_GiIYXpV9w4WxbX

65. • What happens in your fish tank if you don’t
clean it after a long time?
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66. • What happens in your fish tank if you don’t
clean it after a long time?
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67. • What happens in your fish tank if you don’t
clean it after a long time?
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68. • What happens in your fish tank if you don’t
clean it after a long time?
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69. • Try Again! Be the first to identify the image
beneath the squares.
– Raise you hand if you think you know. You only get
one guess.
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81. Nitrogen and
Phosphorus

82. Nitrogen and
Phosphorus
Healthy Plants

83. Nitrogen and
Phosphorus
Run-off

84. Nutrient
Pollution

85. “Darn you extra
phosphorus and
nitrogen” “Darn you.”

86. • Video Link! (Optional)
– A nice review for homework
– The Nitrogen and Phosphorus Cycle.
– http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t6ZI40O3VzA

87. • Video Link! (Optional and Advanced)
• Begin at 4:25 for Biogeochemical Cycling –
Water, Carbon, Phosphorus, Nitrogen.
– http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=09_sWPxQymA

89. • More Units Available at…
Earth Science: The Soil Science and Glaciers Unit, The Geology Topics
Unit, The Astronomy Topics Unit, The Weather and Climate Unit, and The
River Unit, The Water Molecule Unit.
Physical Science: The Laws of Motion and Machines Unit, The Atoms
and Periodic Table Unit, The Energy and the Environment Unit, and The
Introduction to Science / Metric Unit.
Life Science: The Diseases and Cells Unit, The DNA and Genetics
Unit, The Life Topics Unit, The Plant Unit, The Taxonomy and
Classification Unit, Ecology: Feeding Levels Unit, Ecology: Interactions
Unit, Ecology: Abiotic Factors, The Evolution and Natural Selection Unit
and The Human Body Systems and Health Topics Unit.
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90. • “AYE” Advance Your Exploration ELA and
Literacy Opportunity Worksheet
– Visit some of the many provided links or..
– Articles can be found at (w/ membership to
NABT and NSTA)
• http://www.nabt.org/websites/institution/index.php?p=
1
• http://learningcenter.nsta.org/browse_journals.aspx?j
ournal=tst
Please visit at least one of the
“learn more” educational links
provided in this unit and
complete this worksheet

91. • “AYE” Advance Your Exploration ELA and
Literacy Opportunity Worksheet
– Visit some of the many provided links or..
– Articles can be found at (w/ membership to NABT
and NSTA)
• http://www.nabt.org/websites/institution/index.php?p=1
• http://learningcenter.nsta.org/browse_journals.aspx?jo
urnal=tst

92. • This PowerPoint is one small part of my Ecology
Abiotic Factors Unit. This unit includes…
• A 4 Part 2,400+ Slide PowerPoint
• 14 page bundled homework packaged that
chronologically follows PowerPoint, + modified
version
• 16 pages of unit notes with visuals
• 2 PowerPoint review games
• Rubrics, Answer Keys, games, and much more.
• http://sciencepowerpoint.com/Ecology_Abiotic_F
actors_Unit.html

94. Areas of Focus within The Ecology: Abiotic Factors Unit
Abiotic Factors, Biotic Factors, The Big 7 Abiotic Factors, Organisms Range of
Tolerance, Light, How light affects Organisms, Photosynthesis, Factors in the Environment
that Affect the Amount of Light, How Organisms Movements are affected by
light, Bioluminescence, How temperature affects organisms, Thermoregulation, Physiological
Regulation, Behavioral Regulation, Adaptation, Hypothermia, Hyperthermia, Warm-
Bloodedness (endothermy), Cold-Bloodedness, Hibernation / Torpor, Advantages of Warm-
Bloodedness, Disadvantages of Warm-Bloodedness, Advantages of Cold-
Bloodedness, Disadvantages of Cold-Bloodedness, Water, Water Requirements and
Plants, Adaptations of Plants and Water, Adaptations of Animals and Water, Wind, Positives
and Negatives of Wind to Organisms, How animals use Wind, How Plants use Wind, Wind
Dispersal, Water Dispersal, McArthur-Wilson Island Biogeography Theory, Animal Seed
Dispersal, Fire Ecology, Fire Dependence, Biogeochemical Cycles, Water Cycle, Carbon
Cycle, Photosynthesis, Cellular Respiration,
Oxygen-Carbon Dioxide Balance, Nitrogen Cycle, Phosphorus Cycle, Importance of
Phosphorus, Nutrients, Nutrient Pollution and Aquatic Systems, Eutrophification.
Full Unit can be found at…
http://sciencepowerpoint.com/Ecology_Abiotic_Factors_Unit.html

100. • More Units Available at…
Earth Science: The Soil Science and Glaciers Unit, The Geology Topics
Unit, The Astronomy Topics Unit, The Weather and Climate Unit, and The
River Unit, The Water Molecule Unit.
Physical Science: The Laws of Motion and Machines Unit, The Atoms
and Periodic Table Unit, The Energy and the Environment Unit, and The
Introduction to Science / Metric Unit.
Life Science: The Diseases and Cells Unit, The DNA and Genetics
Unit, The Life Topics Unit, The Plant Unit, The Taxonomy and
Classification Unit, Ecology: Feeding Levels Unit, Ecology: Interactions
Unit, Ecology: Abiotic Factors, The Evolution and Natural Selection Unit
and The Human Body Systems and Health Topics Unit.
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101. • Please visit the links below to learn more
about each of the units in this curriculum
– These units take me about four years to complete
with my students in grades 5-10.
Earth Science Units Extended Tour Link and Curriculum Guide
Geology Topics Unit http://sciencepowerpoint.com/Geology_Unit.html
Astronomy Topics Unit http://sciencepowerpoint.com/Astronomy_Unit.html
Weather and Climate Unit http://sciencepowerpoint.com/Weather_Climate_Unit.html
Soil Science, Weathering, More http://sciencepowerpoint.com/Soil_and_Glaciers_Unit.html
Water Unit http://sciencepowerpoint.com/Water_Molecule_Unit.html
Rivers Unit http://sciencepowerpoint.com/River_and_Water_Quality_Unit.html
= Easier = More Difficult = Most Difficult
5th – 7th grade 6th – 8th grade 8th – 10th grade

102. Physical Science Units Extended Tour Link and Curriculum Guide
Science Skills Unit http://sciencepowerpoint.com/Science_Introduction_Lab_Safety_Metric_Methods.
html
Motion and Machines Unit http://sciencepowerpoint.com/Newtons_Laws_Motion_Machines_Unit.html
Matter, Energy, Envs. Unit http://sciencepowerpoint.com/Energy_Topics_Unit.html
Atoms and Periodic Table Unit http://sciencepowerpoint.com/Atoms_Periodic_Table_of_Elements_Unit.html
Life Science Units Extended Tour Link and Curriculum Guide
Human Body / Health Topics
http://sciencepowerpoint.com/Human_Body_Systems_and_Health_Topics_Unit.html
DNA and Genetics Unit http://sciencepowerpoint.com/DNA_Genetics_Unit.html
Cell Biology Unit http://sciencepowerpoint.com/Cellular_Biology_Unit.html
Infectious Diseases Unit http://sciencepowerpoint.com/Infectious_Diseases_Unit.html
Taxonomy and Classification Unit http://sciencepowerpoint.com/Taxonomy_Classification_Unit.html
Evolution / Natural Selection Unit http://sciencepowerpoint.com/Evolution_Natural_Selection_Unit.html
Botany Topics Unit http://sciencepowerpoint.com/Plant_Botany_Unit.html
Ecology Feeding Levels Unit http://sciencepowerpoint.com/Ecology_Feeding_Levels_Unit.htm
Ecology Interactions Unit http://sciencepowerpoint.com/Ecology_Interactions_Unit.html
Ecology Abiotic Factors Unit http://sciencepowerpoint.com/Ecology_Abiotic_Factors_Unit.html

103. • The entire four year curriculum can be found at...
http://sciencepowerpoint.com/ Please feel free to
contact me with any questions you may have.
Thank you for your interest in this curriculum.
Sincerely,
Ryan Murphy M.Ed
www.sciencepowerpoint@gmail.com

104. • Thank you for your time and interest in this
curriculum tour. Please visit the welcome / guide on
how a unit works and link to the many unit previews
to see the PowerPoint slideshows, bundled
homework, review games, unit notes, and much
more. Thank you for your interest and please feel
free to contact me with any questions you may have.
Best wishes.
• Sincerely,
• Ryan Murphy M.Ed
• ryemurf@gmail.com