2. What is Ecology?

3. Origin of the word… ” ecology ” Greek origin OIKOS = household LOGOS = study of… Study of the “ house/environment ” in which we live.

4. ECOLOGICAL NICHE bacteria ___________ decomposer hawk ___________ consumer / predator ___________ autotroph TOPIC: ECOLOGICAL COMPONENTS AIM: How do we identify components of the ecosystem & the role of each living component? AGENDA DO NOW: Vocabulary building MINI LESSON: Distinguish between biotic & abiotic factors.. Describe the role of each biotic component. Identify factors that make ecosystem stable. ACTIVITY: Slideshow REFLECTION HOMEWORK corn

5. TOPIC: Ecological Interactions AIM: How do we describe various ecological relationships? AGENDA DO NOW: Quick Write MINI LESSON: Identify various types of ecological relationships Describe symbiotic relationships, competition and predation. Give example of each type of ecological relationship. ACTIVITY: Slide Show REFLECTION HOMEWORK ECOLOGICAL INTERACTIONS +-0 1. Symbiotic relationship-“ living together “ a. Mutualism-+ and + flower and bee ++

6. TOPIC: Ecological Interactions AIM: How do we describe various ecological relationships? AGENDA DO NOW: Quick Write MINI LESSON: Identify various types of ecological relationships Describe symbiotic relationships, competition and predation. Give example of each type of ecological relationship. ACTIVITY: Slide Show REFLECTION HOMEWORK b. Commensalism-+ and 0 orchids & tree trunk +0 commensa l host

7. TOPIC: Ecological Interactions AIM: How do we describe various ecological relationships? AGENDA DO NOW: Quick Write MINI LESSON: Identify various types of ecological relationships Describe symbiotic relationships, competition and predation. Give example of each type of ecological relationship. ACTIVITY: Slide Show REFLECTION HOMEWORK c. Parasitism-+ and - mosquito & human +- parasitehost

8. TOPIC: Ecological Interactions AIM: How do we describe various ecological relationships? AGENDA DO NOW: Quick Write MINI LESSON: Identify various types of ecological relationships Describe symbiotic relationships, competition and predation. Give example of each type of ecological relationship. ACTIVITY: Slide Show REFLECTION HOMEWORK 2. Predation-+ and - Fox & rabbit +- predatorprey

9. TOPIC: Ecological Interactions AIM: How do we describe various ecological relationships? AGENDA DO NOW: Quick Write MINI LESSON: Identify various types of ecological relationships Describe symbiotic relationships, competition and predation. Give example of each type of ecological relationship. ACTIVITY: Slide Show REFLECTION HOMEWORK 3. Competition-- and - Grass & Weeds --

10. Factors That Make Ecosystem Stable  Biodiversity  Energy Source -sum total of all living things of the earth - solar/ light energy  Flow of energy  Recycle of materials TOPIC: INTRODUCTION TO ECOLOGY AIM: How can we describe the roles of ecological components in the ecosystem? ( decomposers) ( food pyramid/web) AGENDA DO NOW: Answer regents q MINI LESSON: Illustrate energy flow in the ecosystem Distinguish between food chain and food web Identify the role of each orggnism in a food web ACTIVITY: Short Response REFLECTION HOMEWORK

11. , Producer/ autotrophs herbivore carnivore carnivore carnivore TOPIC: INTRODUCTION TO ECOLOGY AIM: How can we describe the roles of ecological components in the ecosystem? ENERGY PYRAMID - Illustrates flow of energy AGENDA DO NOW: Answer regents q MINI LESSON: Illustrate energy flow in the ecosystem Distinguish between food chain and food web Identify the role of each orggnism in a food web ACTIVITY: Short Response REFLECTION HOMEWORK

12. TOPIC: INTRODUCTION TO ECOLOGY AIM: How can we describe the roles of ecological components in the ecosystem? FOOD WEB-shows interdependence of organisms AGENDA DO NOW: Answer regents q MINI LESSON: Illustrate energy flow in the ecosystem Distinguish between food chain and food web Identify the role of each orggnism in a food web ACTIVITY: Short Response REFLECTION HOMEWORK

13. Components  Non Living  Living a. habitat b. niche- role of an organism Autotroph-producer Heterototroph- consumer o 1 st order consumer- herbivore o 2nd order consumer - carnivore o 3rd order consumer-omnivore/ carnivore TOPIC: ECOLOGICAL COMPONENTS AIM: How do we identify components of the ecosystem & the role of each living component? AGENDA DO NOW: Vocabulary building MINI LESSON: Distinguish between biotic & abiotic factors.. Describe the role of each biotic component. Identify factors that make ecosystem stable. ACTIVITY: Slideshow REFLECTION HOMEWORK

14. Ecology is study of interactions between non-living components in the environment… light water wind nutrients in soil heat solar radiation atmosphere, etc. AND…

15. Living organisms… Plants Animals microorganisms in soil, etc.

16. To study Ecology involves… For non-living (abiotic) Climatology Hydrology Oceanography Physics Chemistry Geology soil analysis, etc. For living (biotic) animal behavior Taxonomy Physiology mathematics (population studies) etc.

17. Ecology… views each locale as an integrated whole of interdependent parts that function as a unit. tundra caribou

18. The interdependent parts are…

19. Nonliving dead organic matter nutrients in the soil and water. Producers green plants Tundra

20. Consumers herbivores and carnivores Decomposers fungi and bacteria Tundra Caribou

21. ECOLOGY: Levels of Organization - a hierarchy of organization in the environment

22. Levels of organization - Terms Biosphere Surface of the earth Composed of many ecosystems Ecosystem Large or small as we decide Backyard, O ’ Melveney Park, Hedge along Room 110, etc.

23. Levels of organization - Terms Population – one species live in one place at one time Community – All populations (diff. species) that live in a particular area.

24. Levels of organization - Terms Habitat – physical location of community Organism – simplest level of organization

25. Very complex Can contain 100 ’ s to 1000 ’ s of interacting species.

26. Ecosystem - community of living & non living things that interact & work together TOPIC: ECOLOGICAL LEVELS AIM : How can we arrange & study ecological levels of organization? AGENDA 5/26/15 State Standard 1,2 &4 CCSS: Grades 9-10 RST 4, 7 DO NOW: QUICK WRITE MINI LESSON: Discuss signs of life Distinguish living from non living Give examples of living & non living Discuss guidelines in annotating text Annotate short science article Demonstrate text annotation VOCABULARY WORDS Process, living, non living, reproduction, synthesis, nutrition ACTIVITY: Complete Fraser model worksheet D IFFERENTIATION Graphic organizer, flexible seating, text annotation SUMMARY Complete exit slip HOMEWORK Define key vocabulary words

27. Biomes -major ecosystems with similar kinds of community and climate AGENDA 5/26/15 State Standard 1,2 &4 CCSS: Grades 9-10 RST 4, 7 DO NOW: QUICK WRITE MINI LESSON: Discuss signs of life Distinguish living from non living Give examples of living & non living Discuss guidelines in annotating text Annotate short science article Demonstrate text annotation VOCABULARY WORDS Process, living, non living, reproduction, synthesis, nutrition ACTIVITY: Complete Fraser model worksheet D IFFERENTIATION Graphic organizer, flexible seating, text annotation SUMMARY Complete exit slip HOMEWORK Define key vocabulary words TOPIC: ECOLOGICAL LEVELS AIM : How can we arrange & study ecological levels of organization?

28. Community - groups of population of organisms living together in a specific area AGENDA DO NOW: Define ecology MINI LESSON: Identify & describe various ecological levels Distinguish biotic from abiotic factors Describe the role of each living component ACTIVITY: Differentiated activities REFLECTION HOMEWORK TOPIC: ECOLOGICAL LEVELS AIM : How can we arrange & study ecological levels of organization?

29. Population - groups of organisms of the same species occupying a specific area AGENDA DO NOW: Define ecology MINI LESSON: Identify & describe various ecological levels Distinguish biotic from abiotic factors Describe the role of each living component ACTIVITY: Differentiated activities REFLECTION HOMEWORK TOPIC: ECOLOGICAL LEVELS AIM : How can we arrange & study ecological levels of organization?

30. Species - a single member of a population AGENDA DO NOW: Define ecology MINI LESSON: Identify & describe various ecological levels Distinguish biotic from abiotic factors Describe the role of each living component ACTIVITY: Differentiated activities REFLECTION HOMEWORK TOPIC: ECOLOGICAL LEVELS AIM : How can we arrange & study ecological levels of organization?

31. ECOLOGICAL LEVELS Biosphere Ecosystem Community Population Species AGENDA DO NOW: Define ecology MINI LESSON: Identify & describe various ecological levels Distinguish biotic from abiotic factors Describe the role of each living component ACTIVITY: Differentiated activities REFLECTION HOMEWORK Biomes TOPIC: ECOLOGICAL LEVELS AIM : How can we arrange & study ecological levels of organization?

32. Population - groups of organisms of the same species occupying a specific area AGENDA DO NOW: Quick Write VOCABULARY WORDS Limiting factors, carrying capacity, autotrophs, biodiversity MINI LESSON: Ecology Review Discuss carrying capacity and limiting factors Discuss biological magnification & biological contro DIFFERENTIATION Use of concept map, text annotation, use of dictionary SUMMARY Complete exit ticket HOMEWORK castlelearning TOPIC: Population Ecology AIM: How can we discuss factors that affect population growth?

33. Population Growth Limiting Factors Carrying Capacity TOPIC: Population Ecology AIM: How can we discuss factors that affect population growth? AGENDA 5/26/15 DO NOW: Quick Write VOCABULARY WORDS Limiting factors, carrying capacity, autotrophs, biodiversity MINI LESSON: Ecology Review Discuss carrying capacity and limiting factors Discuss biological magnification & biological contro DIFFERENTIATION Use of concept map, text annotation, use of dictionary SUMMARY Complete exit ticket HOMEWORK castlelearning

34. Carrying Capacity - maximum number a population can hold TOPIC: Population Ecology AIM: How can we discuss factors that affect population growth? AGENDA 5/26/15 DO NOW: Quick Write VOCABULARY WORDS Limiting factors, carrying capacity, autotrophs, biodiversity MINI LESSON: Ecology Review Discuss carrying capacity and limiting factors Discuss biological magnification & biological contro DIFFERENTIATION Use of concept map, text annotation, use of dictionary SUMMARY Complete exit ticket HOMEWORK castlelearning

35. LIMITING FACTORS - factors that affect the population growth 1. Food 2. Space 3. Competition 4. Diseases 5. High Birth Rate Low Death Rate 6. Calamities AGENDA DO NOW: Vocabulary Building MINI LESSON: Ecology Review Discuss carrying capacity and limiting factors Discuss biological magnification & biological control ACTIVITY: Continuation of mock regents exam REFLECTION HOMEWORK TOPIC: Population Ecology AIM: How can we discuss factors that affect population growth?

36. ___ 1. ECOLOGY ___ 2. HETEROTROPHS ___3. DECOMPOSERS ___4. NICHE ___5. AUTOTROPHS T R Y T H I S ! ! ! A. CONSUMERS B. BREAK DOWN & RECYCLE DEAD BODIES C. ROLE PLAYED BY ORGANISMS D. PRODUCERS E. STUDY OF THE ENVIRONMENT E A B C D AGENDA 5/26/15 DO NOW: Vocabulary Building MINI LESSON Define ecology Distinguish between biotic and abiotic Discuss niche played by organisms Discuss what makes ecosystem stable ACTIVITY: Answer Regents review questions SUMMARY HOMEWORK TOPIC: INTRODUCTION TO ECOLOGY AIM: How can we describe the roles of ecological components in the ecosystem?

37. ECOLOGY AGENDA DO NOW: Vocabulary Building MINI LESSON Define ecology Distinguish between biotic and abiotic Discuss niche played by organisms Discuss what makes ecosystem stable ACTIVITY: Answer Regents review questions SUMMARY HOMEWORK -study of the ecosystem and the interactions of Organisms to the environment TOPIC: INTRODUCTION TO ECOLOGY AIM: How can we describe the roles of ecological components in the ecosystem?

38. ECOSYSTEM AGENDA DO NOW: Vocabulary Building MINI LESSON Define ecology Distinguish between biotic and abiotic Discuss niche played by organisms Discuss what makes ecosystem stable ACTIVITY: Answer Regents review questions SUMMARY HOMEWORK -IT IS THE FUNCTIONAL UNIT OF ECOLOGY BIOTIC LIVING ORGANIS M ABIOTIC NON LIVING ORGANIS M BIOSPHERE- AREA OF THE EARTH THAT SUPPORTS LIFE TOPIC: INTRODUCTION TO ECOLOGY AIM: How can we describe the roles of ecological components in the ecosystem?

39. PRODUCER S/ AUTOTROP HS SCAVENGE RS HETEROTROPH S ANIMALS THAT EAT DEAD BODIES DECOMPOSE RS BREAK DOWN & RECYCLE DEAD BODIES AGENDA DO NOW: Vocabulary Building MINI LESSON Define ecology Distinguish between biotic and abiotic Discuss niche played by organisms Discuss what makes ecosystem stable ACTIVITY: Answer Regents review questions SUMMARY HOMEWORK NICHERole played by living organisms CONSUMERS/ TOPIC: INTRODUCTION TO ECOLOGY AIM: How can we describe the roles of ecological components in the ecosystem?

40. Food/ Energy Pyramid Producer/autotrophs 1 st order consumer herbivore- plant eater 2 nd order consumercarnivore- meat eater 3rd order consumer omnivore- eats both decomposer- breaks down & recycles dead bodies AGENDA DO NOW: Vocabulary Building MINI LESSON Define ecology Distinguish between biotic and abiotic Discuss niche played by organisms Discuss what makes ecosystem stable ACTIVITY: Answer Regents review questions SUMMARY HOMEWORK TOPIC: INTRODUCTION TO ECOLOGY AIM: How can we describe the roles of ecological components in the ecosystem?

41. __1. Decomposer __ 2.Autotrophs __3.Abiotic __4.Niche __5. Biosphere A. organisms that can make their own food B. role played by an organism C. non living components D. area of the earth that supports life. E. breaks down and recycles materials. E A C B D TOPIC: ECOLOGICAL COMPONENTS AIM: How do we identify components of the ecosystem & the role of each living component? AGENDA 5/26/15 DO NOW: Vocabulary building MINI LESSON: Distinguish between biotic & abiotic factors.. Describe the role of each biotic component. Identify factors that make ecosystem stable. ACTIVITY: Slideshow REFLECTION HOMEWORK Match the following words to their correct description.

42. __1. Decomposer __ 2.Autotrophs __3.Abiotic __4.Niche __5. Biosphere A. organisms that can make their own food B. role played by an organism C. non living components D. area of the earth that supports life. E. breaks down and recycles materials. E A C B D TOPIC: ECOLOGICAL COMPONENTS AIM: How do we identify components of the ecosystem & the role of each living component? AGENDA 5/26/15 DO NOW: Vocabulary building MINI LESSON: Distinguish between biotic & abiotic factors.. Describe the role of each biotic component. Identify factors that make ecosystem stable. ACTIVITY: Slideshow REFLECTION HOMEWORK Match the following words to their correct description.

43. Abiotic factors that could affect the stability of an ecosystem could include (1)hurricanes, packs of wolves, and temperature (2) blizzards, heat waves, and swarms of grasshoppers (3) droughts, floods, and heat waves (4) species of fish, number of decomposers, and supply of algae AGENDA DO NOW: Vocabulary Building MINI LESSON Define ecology Distinguish between biotic and abiotic Discuss niche played by organisms Discuss what makes ecosystem stable ACTIVITY: Answer Regents review questions SUMMARY HOMEWORK TOPIC: INTRODUCTION TO ECOLOGY AIM: How can we describe the roles of ecological components in the ecosystem?

44. AGENDA DO NOW: Vocabulary Building MINI LESSON Define ecology Distinguish between biotic and abiotic Discuss niche played by organisms Discuss what makes ecosystem stable ACTIVITY: Answer Regents review questions SUMMARY HOMEWORK TOPIC: INTRODUCTION TO ECOLOGY AIM: How can we describe the roles of ecological components in the ecosystem?

45. Which type of organism can obtain energy directly from any of the other organisms in an ecosystem? (1) herbivore (3) producer (2) Decomposer (4) carnivore AGENDA DO NOW: Vocabulary Building MINI LESSON Define ecology Distinguish between biotic and abiotic Discuss niche played by organisms Discuss what makes ecosystem stable ACTIVITY: Answer Regents review questions SUMMARY HOMEWORK TOPIC: INTRODUCTION TO ECOLOGY AIM: How can we describe the roles of ecological components in the ecosystem?

46. Which organisms are carnivores? (1) grass and trees (3) deer and mountain lion (2) mouse, rabbit, and cricket (4) frog, snake, and hawk AGENDA DO NOW: Vocabulary Building MINI LESSON Define ecology Distinguish between biotic and abiotic Discuss niche played by organisms Discuss what makes ecosystem stable ACTIVITY: Answer Regents review questions SUMMARY HOMEWORK TOPIC: INTRODUCTION TO ECOLOGY AIM: How can we describe the roles of ecological components in the ecosystem?

47. 1. Why is a mushroom considered a heterotroph? (1) It manufactures its own food. (2) It divides by mitosis. (3) It transforms light energy into chemical energy. (4) It obtains nutrients from its environment. TOPIC: INTRODUCTION TO ECOLOGY AIM: How can we describe the roles of ecological components in the ecosystem?

48. 2. The diagram below represents a typical energy pyramid. Which level in the pyramid includes autotrophs? (1) A (3) C (2) B (4) D TOPIC: INTRODUCTION TO ECOLOGY AIM: How can we describe the roles of ecological components in the ecosystem?

49. 3. Which organisms are correctly paired with their nutritional roles? (1) hawk—decomposer; insect-eating bird—parasite (2) mouse—autotroph; flower seed—heterotroph (3) mountain lion—predator; bark beetle—herbivore (4) grasshopper—carnivore; grass—autotroph TOPIC: INTRODUCTION TO ECOLOGY AIM: How can we describe the roles of ecological components in the ecosystem?

50. 4. TOPIC: INTRODUCTION TO ECOLOGY AIM: How can we describe the roles of ecological components in the ecosystem? State what would most likely happen to the cricket population if all of the grasses were removed.

51. 5. TOPIC: INTRODUCTION TO ECOLOGY AIM: How can we describe the roles of ecological components in the ecosystem? Discuss the role of the decomposer in this food web.

52. 1. Why is a mushroom considered a heterotroph? (1) It manufactures its own food. (2) It divides by mitosis. (3) It transforms light energy into chemical energy. (4) It obtains nutrients from its environment. TOPIC: INTRODUCTION TO ECOLOGY AIM: How can we describe the roles of ecological components in the ecosystem?

53. 2. The diagram below represents a typical energy pyramid. Which level in the pyramid includes autotrophs? (1) A (3) C (2) B (4) D TOPIC: INTRODUCTION TO ECOLOGY AIM: How can we describe the roles of ecological components in the ecosystem?

54. 3. Which organisms are correctly paired with their nutritional roles? (1) hawk—decomposer; insect-eating bird—parasite (2) mouse—autotroph; flower seed—heterotroph (3) mountain lion—predator; bark beetle—herbivore (4) grasshopper—carnivore; grass—autotroph TOPIC: INTRODUCTION TO ECOLOGY AIM: How can we describe the roles of ecological components in the ecosystem?

55. 4. TOPIC: INTRODUCTION TO ECOLOGY AIM: How can we describe the roles of ecological components in the ecosystem? State what would most likely happen to the cricket population if all of the grasses were removed.

56. 5. TOPIC: INTRODUCTION TO ECOLOGY AIM: How can we describe the roles of ecological components in the ecosystem? Discuss the role of the decomposer in this food web.

57. THEN… Ecology is an integrated and dynamic study of the environment.

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