1. Abiotic Factors

2. Homework Review Describe how the following abiotic parts of an ecosystem are important for your survival. Air Water Sun Soil Temperature Climate (long term weather pattern) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E1p p_7-yTN4

3. Objectives for abiotic lesson 1.Identify the common abiotic factors of an ecosystem. 2.Describe how each factor influences life in that ecosystem.

4. Why should I care? Knowing how organisms depend on the non-living part of an ecosystem can help humans maintain a healthy environment. Knowing what amounts of abiotic factors are needed, can help in the search for life in unique environments.

5. Today Use the notes provided at your table to fill in the boxes. Draw a picture of the abiotic factor in the smaller box. Complete the attached worksheet for HW

6. Notes