warm up: 1.what is ecology? 2.what is an ecosystem? itinerary: 1.powerpoint with 8 definitions (on...
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Warm up:
1. What is ecology?
2. What is an ecosystem?
Itinerary:
1. Powerpoint with 8 definitions (on notes sheets)
2. Practice sorting (game!)
Levels of Organization
Objective:
You will be able to put the levels of organization of life in the proper order and give an example
for each.
You will be able to differentiate between biotic and abiotic factors.
Word Definition Picture
1. Ecology
The study of the environment
and the interactions of organisms in
the environment
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2. OrganismLiving thing
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3. PopulationA group of the same species
living together. Example: pride
of lions, Christmas tree
farm
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4. Community
A group of the different
species (2 populations)
living together. Example: coral
reef, forest floor
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5.Ecosystem
Living and non-living things in
an area Examples:
forest with river and rocks, coral reef with sand
and water
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6.BiosphereThe part of earth that supports living organisms.
Living Thingsand the Environment
Biosphere
Living Thingsand the Environment
Living Thingsand the Environment
Levels of Biological Organization
Organism
Population
Community
Ecosystem
Biosphere
Population pictures
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7. Biotic
Having to do with living
things
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8. Abiotic
Having to do with non-living
things
What Level is it?1. Basic Unit of all living things?
Cells
What Level is it?
2. Group of all the same organisms
Population
What Level is it?
3. Anything that can live by itself
Organism
What Level is it?
4. Group of organs that work together
Organ system
What Level is it?
5. Group of cells that work together
Tissue
What Level is it?
6. Group of different kinds of organisms
Community
What Level is it?
7. Group of tissues that work together
Organ
What Level is it?
8. Living things and non-living things together
Environment
What Level is it?
9. Forest
Ecosystem
What Level is it?
10. Grove of mango trees
Population
What Level is it?
11. Stream
Ecosystem
What Level is it?
12. Herd of Buffalo
Population
What Level is it?
13. Plant Cell
Cells
What Level is it?
14. Heart
Organ
What Level is it?
15. Flock of Sea gulls
Population
What Level is it?
16. Elephant
Organism
What Level is it?
17. Jellyfish
Organism
What Level is it?
18. Digestive System
Organ system
What Level is it?
19. Muscle
Tissue
What Level is it?
20. Herd of Buffalo on a prairie
Population
Exit Questions
1. What is the difference between a population and a community?