1. Ecology Introduction
All notes go on the right hand side of your notebook.
Homework/Images go on the left side, opposite of your notes.
Created by: Mrs. Berry

2. Ecology Definitions Write each term in the left column with the definition in the right column
Abiotic Factors: All non-living things
Biotic Factors: All living things
Population: All members of the same species in a given area
Community: Multiple populations together

3. Ecosystem: All biotic and abiotic factors found within a particular area.
Ecology: The study of Ecosystems
Biosphere: The area on Earth that all life occupies
Habitat: Where an organism lives
Niche: The role of an organism

4. Draw the graphic organizer on the left page of your notes
Biosphere
Ecosystem
Draw the graphic organizer on the left page of your notes
Not the whole page
Community
Population
Individual

5. Ecology Activity Complete on left page under graphic organizer
Think about how our biosphere is broken down; Individuals, Population, Community, Ecosystem, and Biosphere.
For each part listed above, write down what goes into each one in this school starting with you as the individual.

6. Ecology Homework Due Thursday, May 7th
Look around your home/yard and list:
4 abiotic factors
4 biotic factors
Explain how those 8 things affect you and your daily life.