Aim: How does ecological succession take place in a lake community? DO NOW: Define ecological succession. Describe the difference between primary and secondary ecological succession.
Ecological Succession One community being replaced by another, with time!
Succession in a Lake Community A lake community can change into a forest with time A lake has fish, plants, etc. Sediments from broken rock start to fill the lake and form a shallow lake More & more sediments fill up the lake until it becomes a swamp More filling swamp becomes forest!
Forest Community The forest is a climax community will remain there for a long time Can last for hundreds or thousands of years
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Group Activity: Arrange Ponds into Succession Order!
Individual Activity Exit Slip: Answer today’s AIM on loose-leaf & hand it in!
Homework Castle Learning Assignment