1.  In your science folder create a page called ecology notes. Answer the questions on this slide show on that page. Do it by yourself first, when your group is finished talk in your groups to see if you agree. Then as a class we will discuss the answers.  Hermon Science Rules!

3. BioticAbiotic

4.  Ecology - the study of the interactions of organisms with one another and with their environment.  Ecologist – a scientist who studies ecology

5.  Biotic factors ◦ The living parts of an ecosystem  Ex.: plants, animals, fungi, bacteria ◦ Bio = living; life  Abiotic factors ◦ The nonliving parts of an ecosystem  Ex: water, sunlight, oxygen, temperature, soil ◦ A = non; not; without ◦ Bio = living; life

8.  Single living thing

9.  A group of individuals of the same species that live together.

10.  All the different populations of species that live together in an area –or-  All of the living things (biotic factors) in an area

12.  Made up of all the living and nonliving things (biotic and abiotic factors) that interact in a particular area ◦ Examples: prairie, mountain stream, ocean, forest

13.  In an ecosystem, organisms live in a habitat. ◦ Habitat provides food, water & shelter ◦ A single ecosystem may contain many habitats.  Within an ecosystem, organisms fit into a niche. ◦ Role or job within the ecosystem

14.  A large region with a similar climate, and specific plant and animal communities based on that climate Terrestrial (Land)Aquatic (Water) Tropical rainforestMarine (oceans) Savanna/GrasslandFreshwater (rivers & lakes) Temperate ForestEstuary Desert Taiga Tundra Mountain

15.  The part of Earth where life exists ◦ The biosphere includes the top portion of Earth’s crust, all the waters that cover Earth’s surface, and the atmosphere that surrounds Earth.

18.  Add illustrations to your graphic organizer. ◦ Should be based on one of the biomes: Terrestrial (Land)Aquatic (Water) Tropical rainforestMarine (oceans) Savanna/GrasslandFreshwater (rivers & lakes) Temperate ForestEstuary Desert Taiga Tundra Mountain