1. Life Abounds What Living Organisms Need to Survive http://quest.arc.nasa.gov/projects/astrobiology/astroventure/index.html

2. Today’s Objectives By the end of today, you will be able to: – recognize and assess the basic needs of living organisms – distinguish the difference between biotic and abiotic factors and the role they play in environmental communities. (only start—finish tomorrow)

3. Lesson 2—What Living Organisms Need to Survive 1. Living organisms need shelter. Clipart

4. Lesson 2—What Living Organisms Need to Survive 2. Living organisms need food 6CO 2 + 6H 2 O + light → C 6 H 12 O 6 + 6O 2 Clipart

5. Lesson 2—What Living Organisms Need to Survive 3. Living organisms need water Clipart

6. Lesson 2—What Living Organisms Need to Survive 4. Living organisms need air Clipart

7. Lesson 2—What Living Organisms Need to Survive 5. Need space to live Clipart

8. Changing Gears—Abiotic vs. Biotic Factors Abiotic Factors The growth and survival of organisms depends on the physical conditions and chemical factors in the environment on which life depends—they themselves are not living. Clipart

9. Changing Gears—Abiotic vs. Biotic Factors Biotic Factors Includes all the living components of the environment that affects the ecological community either directly or indirectly, and helps to limit the species that inhabit that area Clipart

10. Exit Slip Tell me about one of the needs animals have to survive. How is that need met for animals?” You will get participation points for the completeness of your answer ranging from 5 to 10 points.