1. Biotic vs. Abiotic Factors

2. Wilds of Pennsylvania
Bearded Dragon

3. Abiotic Factors Non-living factors that affect living organisms
Examples:
Habitat – pond, mountain
Weather – clouds, sun

4. Biotic Factors
LIVING organisms
Examples:
Animals
Plants
Fungi

5. Characteristics of Living Things
Obtain and use energy
Grow and develop
Reproduce
Respond to their environment
Adapt to their environment

6. Habitat The abiotic and biotic factors make up an organisms habitat
It has all the things an organism needs – food, water, shelter, etc.

7. Lab: Abiotic vs biotic Observation
Biotic with life.
Example a mouse.
Abiotic without life.
Example a rock.
Observe around you quietly. Use your different senses : touch, hearing, vision,….
It is OK to touch the trees or shrubs, but don’t pick leaves or flowers!
Do not distract classes! Work quietly!

8. Exit Slip: Before you leave…
Write your name on both the BLUE and GREEN post-its
Write one of your BIOTIC things from your list on the GREEN post it and place it on the class t-chart
Write one of your ABIOTIC things from your list on the BLUE posit it and place it on the class t-chart