1. ECOSYSTEMS I can explain why organisms can survive in aquatic
and terrestrial ecosystems

2. Ecosystems
An ecosystem is all of the living (biotic) and non-living (abiotic) things, interacting with each other in an environment.
An ecosystem is made up of many smaller habitats.

3. Ecosystems Abiotic (non-living):
Rain, water, sunlight, temperature, minerals in the soil, air, rocks

4. Ecosystems
Biotic (living):
Plants, animals, and bacteria

5. Ecosystems
Biotic and Abiotic factors must work together for an ecosystem to survive and flourish.

6. Ecosystems There are two main types of ecosystems:
Terrestrial – land based ecosystems such as forests and grasslands
Aquatic – water-based ecosystems such as lakes, ponds, estuaries, salt marshes, and oceans

7. Watch the following videos:
Ecosystems – Study Jams
Ecosystems – Brain Pop

8. Exit Ticket What are the biotic factors in an ecosystem?
What are the abiotic factors in an ecosystem?
What are the two main types of ecosystems? List examples for each.