Biotic vs. Abiotic Factors in a Pond Ecosystem
Biotic vs. Abiotic Factors in a Pond Ecosystem
Grade Levels
10th Grade, 11th Grade, 12th Grade, 9th Grade
Course, Subject
Environment and Ecology (Agriculture)
Related Academic Standards
Assessment
Worksheet is submitted for grading.
Description
In this worksheet-based activity, the student is asked to apply his/her knowledge of the relationships between living and non-living things in a given ecosystem.
Essential Questions
- How do biotic and abiotic factors differ?
- What is the relationship between abiotic and biotic factors in a given ecosystem?
Learning Objectives
- Differentiate between abiotic and biotic factors
- Describe interrelationships among biotic and abiotic factors
- Apply the concept of limiting factor to population dynamics in an ecosystem
Duration
The activity is designed for one class period.
Materials
Handout:Worksheet