1. What factors influence the carrying capacity of populations?
SC.912.L.17.5: Analyze how population size is determined by births, deaths, immigration, emigration, and limiting factors (biotic and abiotic) that determine carrying capacity.
What factors influence the carrying capacity of populations?

2. Bellringer Question #1
New U.S. census data showed that in 2015, Illinois was the state with the greatest decrease in its population. In order for this decline to occur, which of the following statements must be true? A. Immigration rates exceeded emigration rates during the year. B. Emigration rates exceeded immigration rates during the year. C. The death rate was less than the birth rate for part or all of D. The birth rate in large metropolitan areas equaled the homicide rate.

3. Bellringer Question #2
Wildfires are a normal part of ecological succession in nature. However, recent outbreaks of wildfires in California resulted in over 6000 areas being destroyed. What type of population factor is demonstrated by this example? A. density-independent with local loss of biodiversity B. density-dependent with local loss of biodiversity C. density-independent with no biodiversity changes D. density-dependent with no biodiversity changes

4. Population Size
Population size is controlled by several characteristics:
Population: collection of individuals from the same species in a defined area
Birth rate = number of individuals born per year or other time period
Death rate = number of individuals dying per year or other time period
Immigration: relocation of individuals into a given population
Emigration: movement of individuals out of a given population

5. Population Terms
Populations can be affected by the following types of changes:
Abiotic: non-living parts of an ecosystem such as the weather, water, and type of land
Biotic: living factors such as food sources, predators, and competition
Density-dependent: limiting factors that affect organisms based on the number of individuals in the area, such as food and water
Density-independent: limiting factors that positively or negatively contribute to survival regardless of population size, such as floods, earthquakes, widespread disease, and fire
These changes can change the biodiversity in an area
if they result in the reduction or elimination of a particular species
whether changes are temporary or long-term

6. Population Growth – 2 Types
Logistic Growth
Exponential Growth
Growth is affected by limiting factors, such as space or food supply
Creates a S-shaped curve, with a maximum population or carrying capacity
Occurs for most organisms
Growth increases rapidly with no limitation on its size
Creates a J-shaped curve
Occurs for bacteria and invasive species

7. Population Activity
Attach the provided story, “Jacksonville – A 7 Figure City”, to your left-hand journal page.
Complete the story using the vocabulary from the lesson.
Each term is used but only appears once.

8. Bellringer Question #1
New U.S. census data showed that in 2015, Illinois was the state with the greatest decrease in its population. In order for this decline to occur, which of the following statements must be true? A. Immigration rates exceeded emigration rates during the year. B. Emigration rates exceeded immigration rates during the year. C. The death rate was less than the birth rate for part or all of D. The birth rate in large metropolitan areas equaled the homicide rate.

9. Bellringer Question #2
Wildfires are a normal part of ecological succession in nature. However, recent outbreaks of wildfires in California resulted in over 6000 areas being destroyed. What type of population factor is demonstrated by this example? A. density-independent with local loss of biodiversity B. density-dependent with local loss of biodiversity C. density-independent with no biodiversity changes D. density-dependent with no biodiversity changes

10. Exit Ticket Question #1
As with any growing city, construction in the Jacksonville area can mean that ecosystem areas needed for native animals and plants continue to shrink in size. For example, tortoises that burrow underground must be relocated to survive, as the weight of construction machinery and of new buildings will destroy the tunnels in which they find shelter. Complete the following statements about the aftermath of construction if no action is taken to save these animals. As the human population increases, __________. A. the tortoise birth rate will increase. B. the tortoise birth rate will remain constant. C. the tortoise death rate will increase. D. the tortoise death rate will remain constant.
Answer: C

11. Exit Ticket Question #2
In the previous question, there was a description of how the ecosystem of tortoises is affected as humans build more neighborhoods and other buildings. Which part of the environment is most directly challenged during this process? A. abiotic factors B. biotic factors C. density-related factors D. a combination of all 3 types
Answer: A

12. Exit Ticket Question #3
Elle and Shawn set up an experiment for Science Fair to see how yeast growth is affected under a variety of conditions. To begin their work, they set up a yeast culture in Elle’s kitchen using sugar as a food source. Their initial data is shown in the graph below, and gives the mass of yeast per cc or milliliter of culture. What is not true about this data?
A. The carrying capacity has a value of 6.7 mg/cc.
B. The growth rate at 24 hours cannot be determined.
C. The yeast stopped growing due to limited food.
D. The data shows a density-dependent factor.
Answer: B

13. Essential Question
Using the SRE (statement, reason, and evidence, answer the following Essential Question on the left side page of your Interactive Journal under the population story.
What factors influence the carrying capacity of populations?