1. The Ecology: Interactions Unit The Ecology: Interactions Unit Everything is connected to each other. Everything is connected to each other. Copyright © 2010 Ryan P. Murphy

2. The Ecology: Interactions Unit The Ecology: Interactions Unit Everything is connected to each other. Everything is connected to each other. Copyright © 2010 Ryan P. Murphy Understanding the complexity of how species are connected is the key to better management and our own well-being. How are fungus and trees connected?

3. The big picture

4. Individual: Organism with unique DNA and cells. Individual: Organism with unique DNA and cells. Copyright © 2010 Ryan P. Murphy

5. On your whiteboard Draw a simple individual of any creature you know a little about Draw a simple individual of any creature you know a little about Don’t make it too big, you will need the space. Don’t make it too big, you will need the space. Cap your markers when done! Cap your markers when done!

6. What is the population of Henderson?

7. The population of what Mr. Ibeling?

8. Get ready for some fill in action

9. Population: Groups of similar individuals who tend to mate with each other in a limited geographic area. Population: Groups of similar individuals who tend to mate with each other in a limited geographic area.

10. The big picture

11. On your whiteboard Make a population of your individual Make a population of your individual

12. On your whiteboard Make a population of your individual Make a population of your individual

13. Community: The relationships between groups of populations. Community: The relationships between groups of populations. Copyright © 2010 Ryan P. Murphy

14. Community: The relationships between groups of populations. Community: The relationships between groups of populations. Copyright © 2010 Ryan P. Murphy

15. Community: The relationships between groups of populations. Community: The relationships between groups of populations. Copyright © 2010 Ryan P. Murphy

16. Community: The relationships between groups of populations. Community: The relationships between groups of populations. Copyright © 2010 Ryan P. Murphy

17. The big picture

18. On your whiteboard Draw some extra populations and make a community Draw some extra populations and make a community

19. On the back, start a concept map with individual, population and community Individual Population community

20. On the back, start a concept map with individual, population and community Individual Population community

21. On the back, start a concept map with individual, population and community Individual Population community

22. Ecosystem: The relationships of populations with each other and their environment. Ecosystem: The relationships of populations with each other and their environment. Copyright © 2010 Ryan P. Murphy

23. Ecosystem: The relationships of populations with each other and their environment. Ecosystem: The relationships of populations with each other and their environment. Copyright © 2010 Ryan P. Murphy

24. Ecosystem: The relationships of populations with each other and their environment. Ecosystem: The relationships of populations with each other and their environment. Copyright © 2010 Ryan P. Murphy

25. Abiotic: All non-living chemical and physical factors in the environment. Abiotic: All non-living chemical and physical factors in the environment. Copyright © 2010 Ryan P. Murphy

26. On your whiteboard Draw a few abiotic factors in your ecosystem Draw a few abiotic factors in your ecosystem

27. Abiotic: All non-living chemical and physical factors in the environment. Abiotic: All non-living chemical and physical factors in the environment. Each has a range of tolerance. Or the limits of where they can live Each has a range of tolerance. Or the limits of where they can live What were some of the tolerance ranges for abiotic factors in our bean Lab? What were some of the tolerance ranges for abiotic factors in our bean Lab? Copyright © 2010 Ryan P. Murphy

28. Let’s add in ecosystem and abiotic Individual Population community Ecosystem Abiotic

29. Let’s add in ecosystem and abiotic Individual Population community Ecosystem Abiotic Made of

30. Habitat: The type of environment in which an organism lives. Habitat: The type of environment in which an organism lives. Copyright © 2010 Ryan P. Murphy

31. Which tree has more value in a forest ecosystem? Copyright © 2010 Ryan P. Murphy

32. Answer! Copyright © 2010 Ryan P. Murphy

33. Answer! Both have value, Copyright © 2010 Ryan P. Murphy

34. Answer! Both have value, but dead trees are extremely valuable to a forest ecosystem because they provide habitat such as den sites, a steady food source of insects, and ultimately fertilize the soil after decay. Copyright © 2010 Ryan P. Murphy

35. Answer! Both have value, but dead trees are extremely valuable to a forest ecosystem because they provide habitat such as den sites, a steady food source of insects, and ultimately fertilize the soil after decay. Copyright © 2010 Ryan P. Murphy

36. Community ecology: The study of interacting populations. Copyright © 2010 Ryan P. Murphy

37. How do you pronounce niche? What is a niche? Copyright © 2010 Ryan P. Murphy

38. Answer! Can be “Nitch” or “Neesh”. Both work. Copyright © 2010 Ryan P. Murphy

39. Ecological Niche: The place or function of a given organism within its ecosystem. Ecological Niche: The place or function of a given organism within its ecosystem. Copyright © 2010 Ryan P. Murphy

40. Ecological Niche: The place or function of a given organism within its ecosystem. Ecological Niche: The place or function of a given organism within its ecosystem. Copyright © 2010 Ryan P. Murphy “That is just a fancy name for saying…” “My job.”

41. Wrap up Finish the back of the concept map if you didn’t for homework Finish the back of the concept map if you didn’t for homework Finish retakes for tomorrow Finish retakes for tomorrow Watch my video and fix your lab if you need to Watch my video and fix your lab if you need to

42. What are some of the niches in this picture? Niche = jobs / role. Copyright © 2010 Ryan P. Murphy

43. Activity! Each table needs to look at the picture and describe the ecological niche of one the organisms. Copyright © 2010 Ryan P. Murphy Plants: Provide oxygen and are the producers in this ecosystem

44. Activity! Each table needs to look at the picture and describe the ecological niche of one the organisms. Copyright © 2010 Ryan P. Murphy Butterfly: Pollinates plants and is a food source for birds

45. Activity! Each table needs to look at the picture and describe the ecological niche of one the organisms. Copyright © 2010 Ryan P. Murphy Butterfly: Pollinates plants and is a food source for birds

46. Activity! Each table needs to look at the picture and describe the ecological niche of one the organisms. Copyright © 2010 Ryan P. Murphy Crayfish: Eats dead material and recycles nutrients + food source for fish.

47. Activity! Each table needs to look at the picture and describe the ecological niche of one the organisms. Copyright © 2010 Ryan P. Murphy Predatory Bird: Keeps populations of fish in check.

48. Activity! Each table needs to look at the picture and describe the ecological niche of one the organisms. Copyright © 2010 Ryan P. Murphy Trees: Hold soil together, food source, habitat for birds and other.

49. Activity! Each table needs to look at the picture and describe the ecological niche of one the organisms. Copyright © 2010 Ryan P. Murphy Fish: Keep insect populations in check, food source for larger fish.

50. Activity! Each table needs to look at the picture and describe the ecological niche of one the organisms. Copyright © 2010 Ryan P. Murphy Insects: Break down waste, food source, pollinate.

51. Activity! Each table needs to look at the picture and describe the ecological niche of one the organisms. Copyright © 2010 Ryan P. Murphy Clam: Filters water, creates habitat, food source.