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Ecosystems and Adaptations Lesson 6.1 – Organization of the Biosphere

I can describe the levels of organization in the biosphere. I can identify biotic and abiotic factors in an ecosystem. (3e) 1. All organisms live in and depend on their environment. a. The scene you described above would be considered yourenvironment. 2. The parts of the Earth that contain living things are together called the biosphere. a. All landand wateras well as the lowest part of the atmosphereare part of the biosphere because livingthingsare found in all of these places.

I can describe the levels of organization in the biosphere. I can identify biotic and abiotic factors in an ecosystem. (3e) 3. The biosphere is divided into smaller parts called ecosystems. a. Ecosystems include all the livingand nonlivingparts of a certain environment. i. The living parts are called the bioticfactors. 1. In a pond, the biotic factors would be frogs, fish, plants, algae, etc. 2. Animal remains(dead animals) and animal waste(poop) are considered to be biotic.

I can describe the levels of organization in the biosphere. I can identify biotic and abiotic factors in an ecosystem. (3e) ii. The nonliving parts are called the abioticfactors. 1. In the pond example, the abiotic factors would be the light, temperature, weather, soil and water. iii. Remember, “bio” means lifeand “a” means without.

I can describe the levels of organization in the biosphere. I can identify biotic and abiotic factors in an ecosystem. (3e) 4. Each ecosystem contains different habitatswhich are the places that different organisms live. a. A habitat provides all the bioticand abioticfactors that an organism needs to live.

I can describe the levels of organization in the biosphere. I can identify biotic and abiotic factors in an ecosystem. (3e) 5. Each organism has a specific role (job) that it does in its environment. This is referred to as its niche(“nitch” or “neesh”) a. In the pond, mosquitos lay eggs on the surface of the water and frogs eat some of these mosquito eggs. Animals that die are broken down by fungi and bacteria.

Guided Practice WORK WITH US…NOT AHEAD OF US!

I can describe the levels of organization in the biosphere. I can identify biotic and abiotic factors in an ecosystem. (3e) Fill in the chart below showing the following terms: habitat, biosphere, ecosystem

I can describe the levels of organization in the biosphere. I can identify biotic and abiotic factors in an ecosystem. (3e) Watch each section of the video and answer the question. Describe the abiotic factors found in this ecosystem.

I can describe the levels of organization in the biosphere. I can identify biotic and abiotic factors in an ecosystem. (3e) 2. Describe the biotic factors found in this ecosystem. 3. Describe the habitat of the petrels.

I can describe the levels of organization in the biosphere. I can identify biotic and abiotic factors in an ecosystem. (3e) 4. Describe one of the niches of petrels.

I-N-D-E-P-E-N-D-E-N-T PRACTICE Do you know what that means?

Exit Ticket (5 Questions)

1. A scientist is studying all of the different ecosystems that make up the Earth. Which of this is a better way to describe this? She is studying the habitat She is studying the biosphere She is studying the niche She is studying the community

2. Which of the following describes what is shown at the right? A biosphere An ecosystem A biotic factor An abiotic factor

3. Which of these is NOT an example of a biotic factor? Droppings of a bear The carcass of a dead salmon Shale river rock A bald eagle hatchling

Caves are teeming with life. Bats lay droppings which attract various insects which they can eat. Silk worms produce their own light to attract insects. Insects feed off of dead organisms, helping to break them down. 4. Which of these is an example of a biotic factor found in caves? Silk worms found on the walls Insects eating dead organisms Sedimentary rock walls A lack of sunlight for plant life

Caves are teeming with life. Bats lay droppings which attract various insects which they can eat. Silk worms produce their own light to attract insects. Insects feed off of dead organisms, helping to break them down. 5. Which of these is an example of a niche found in caves? Silk worms found on the walls Insects eating dead organisms Sedimentary rock walls A lack of sunlight for plant life

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