1. Ecology Interactions Unit
Habitat 2

2. Remember!
Working together, and helping everyone to reach their full potential will benefit everyone in this class. We are all interconnected.

3. “Hoot, Hoot” “Good Luck!”
Keep an eye out for “The-Owl” and raise your hand as soon as you see him.
He will be hiding somewhere in the slideshow
“Hoot, Hoot”
“Good Luck!”

4. “Hoot, Hoot” “Good Luck!”
Keep an eye out for “The-Owl” and raise your hand as soon as you see him.
He will be hiding somewhere in the slideshow
“Hoot, Hoot”
“Good Luck!”

6. “What are the five things in a habitat that I need to survive?”

7. Activity! The important of space.
Please stand in a tight group in the middle of the room inside of the box and mentally record some notes.
Please answer the multiple choice questions neatly in your notes at the end.

8. (I know it isn’t the best situation but we will learn a
Activity! The important of space.
Please stand in a tight group in the middle of the room inside of the box and mentally record some notes.
No pushing
Shoving
Whinning
Crying
Arguing
(I know it isn’t the best
situation but we will learn a
lesson.)

9. Activity! The important of space.
Please stand in a tight group in the middle of the room inside of the box and record some notes.

10. The needs of an organism are…
Air.
Water.
Food.
Shelter.
Space.
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11. The needs of an organism are…
Air.
Water.
Food.
Shelter.
Space.

12. The needs of an organism are…
Air.
Water.
Food.
Shelter.
Space.

13. The needs of an organism are…
Air.
Water.
Food.
Shelter.
Space.

14. The needs of an organism are…
Air.
Water.
Food.
Shelter.
Space.

15. The needs of an organism are…
Air.
Water.
Food.
Shelter.
Space.

16. The needs of an organism are…
Air.
Water.
Food.
Shelter.
Space.

17. The needs of an organism are…
Air.
Water.
Food.
Shelter.
Space.

18. The needs of an organism are…
Air.
Water.
Food.
Shelter.
Space.

19. The needs of an organism are…
Air.
Water.
Food.
Shelter.
Space.

20. The needs of an organism are…
Air.
Water.
Food.
Shelter.
Space.

21. Community ecology: The study of interacting populations.

22. How do you pronounce niche?
What is a niche?

23. Answer! Can be “Nitch” or “Neesh”.
Both work.

24. Ecological Niche: The place or function of a given organism within its ecosystem.

25. “That is just a fancy name for saying…”
Ecological Niche: The place or function of a given organism within its ecosystem.
“That is just a fancy name for saying…”
“My job.”

26. This is a the name for a group of similar individuals who tend to mate with each other in a limited geographic area. A.) Biome B.) Population C.) Biosphere D.) Batesian Mimicry 1

27. This is a the name for a group of similar individuals who tend to mate with each other in a limited geographic area. A.) Biome B.) Population C.) Biosphere D.) Batesian Mimicry 1

28. This is a the name for an organism with unique DNA and cells. A
This is a the name for an organism with unique DNA and cells. A.) Individual B.) Population C.) Biosphere D.) Exotic Species 2

29. This is a the name for an organism with unique DNA and cells. A
This is a the name for an organism with unique DNA and cells. A.) Individual B.) Population C.) Biosphere D.) Exotic Species 2

30. This is a the name for the relationship of animals and their environment A.) Biome B.) Population C.) Community D.) Ecosystem 3

31. This is a the name for the relationship of animals and their environment A.) Biome B.) Population C.) Community D.) Ecosystem 3

32. This is a regional ecosystem characterized by distinct types of vegetation, animals. A.) Biome B.) Population C.) Biosphere D.) Mullerian Mimicry 4

33. This is a regional ecosystem characterized by distinct types of vegetation, animals. A.) Biome B.) Population C.) Biosphere D.) Mullerian Mimicry 4

34. The Biosphere consist of all of the following except… A. ) Ecosphere B
The Biosphere consist of all of the following except… A.) Ecosphere B.) Astrosphere C.) Lithosphere D.) Hydrosphere 5

35. The Biosphere consist of all of the following except… A. ) Ecosphere B
The Biosphere consist of all of the following except… A.) Ecosphere B.) Astrosphere C.) Lithosphere D.) Hydrosphere 5

36. The following are all needs of an organism except… A. ) Food B
The following are all needs of an organism except… A.) Food B.) Water C.) Species D.) Shelter 6

37. The following are all needs of an organism except… A. ) Food B
The following are all needs of an organism except… A.) Food B.) Water C.) Species D.) Shelter 6

38. This activity best represents this need of living things. A. ) Food B
This activity best represents this need of living things. A.) Food B.) Water C.) Space D.) Shelter 7

39. This activity best represents this need of living things. A. ) Food B
This activity best represents this need of living things. A.) Food B.) Water C.) Space D.) Shelter 7

40. Warm temperatures and high rainfall create this type of biome. A
Warm temperatures and high rainfall create this type of biome? A.) Desert B.) Tropical Rainforest C.) Tundra D.) Grassland 8

41. Warm temperatures and high rainfall create this type of biome. A
Warm temperatures and high rainfall create this type of biome? A.) Desert B.) Tropical Rainforest C.) Tundra D.) Grassland 8

42. Cold temperatures and low rainfall create this type of biome. A
Cold temperatures and low rainfall create this type of biome? A.) Desert B.) Tropical Rainforest C.) Tundra D.) Grassland 9

43. Cold temperatures and low rainfall create this type of biome. A
Cold temperatures and low rainfall create this type of biome? A.) Desert B.) Tropical Rainforest C.) Tundra D.) Grassland 9

44. An increase in cover habitat leads to a ________ in mice captured. A
An increase in cover habitat leads to a ________ in mice captured? A.) Increase B.) No change C.) Decrease D.) Biosphere 10

45. An increase in cover habitat leads to a ________ in mice captured. A
An increase in cover habitat leads to a ________ in mice captured? A.) Increase B.) No change C.) Decrease D.) Biosphere 10

46. Go back to your seats quietly.

47. Activity! Questions - Stay in the group.
This activity was 5 minutes long. Imagine an hour, day, week, month, or year.
How important is space to living things?

48. Activity! Questions - Stay in the group.
Answer: Space is very important to living things. Without space, organisms cannot obtain food, water, air, shelter.

49. Community Ecology (In Notes)

50. Activity! What are the niches of people in this school.

51. Activity! What are the niches of people in this school.

52. Activity! What are the niches of people in this school.

53. Partner up, please determine the jobs of each of the following “players” in your town?o
Teachers will assign each pair one from the group below. Be prepared to present. s:
-Principal: To manage the entire school
-Custodian: Maintain the building.
-Lunch Staff: To feed the students.
-DOT: Provide roads to get to school.
-Teachers: To educate the students.
-Students: To Learn and master schoolwork.
-Parents: To assist teachers and students.
-Tax Payers: Provide $ for all of the above.
-DOE: To manage teachers.
-Farmers:

54. Possible Answers:
-Principal: To manage the entire school
-Custodian: Maintain the building.
-Lunch Staff: To feed the students.
-DOT: Provide roads to get to school.
-Teachers: To educate the students.
-Students: To Learn and master schoolwork.
-Parents: To assist teachers and students.
-Tax Payers: Provide $ for all of the above.
-DOE: To manage teachers.
-Farmers: Provide the food for all of the above.

55. Possible Answers:
-Principal: To manage the entire school
-Custodian: Maintain the building.
-Lunch Staff: To feed the students.
-DOT: Provide roads to get to school.
-Teachers: To educate the students.
-Students: To Learn and master schoolwork.
-Parents: To assist teachers and students.
-Tax Payers: Provide $ for all of the above.
-DOE: To manage teachers.
-Farmers: Provide the food for all of the above.

56. Possible Answers:
-Principal: To manage the entire school
-Custodian: Maintain the building.
-Lunch Staff: To feed the students.
-DOT: Provide roads to get to school.
-Teachers: To educate the students.
-Students: To Learn and master schoolwork.
-Parents: To assist teachers and students.
-Tax Payers: Provide $ for all of the above.
-DOE: To manage teachers.
-Farmers: Provide the food for all of the above.

57. Possible Answers:
-Principal: To manage the entire school
-Custodian: Maintain the building.
-Lunch Staff: To feed the students.
-DOT: Provide roads to get to school.
-Teachers: To educate the students.
-Students: To Learn and master schoolwork.
-Parents: To assist teachers and students.
-Tax Payers: Provide $ for all of the above.
-DOE: To manage teachers.
-Farmers: Provide the food for all of the above.

58. Possible Answers:
-Principal: To manage the entire school
-Custodian: Maintain the building.
-Lunch Staff: To feed the students.
-DOT: Provide roads to get to school.
-Teachers: To educate the students.
-Students: To Learn and master schoolwork.
-Parents: To assist teachers and students.
-Tax Payers: Provide $ for all of the above.
-DOE: To manage teachers.
-Farmers: Provide the food for all of the above.

59. Possible Answers:
-Principal: To manage the entire school
-Custodian: Maintain the building.
-Lunch Staff: To feed the students.
-DOT: Provide roads to get to school.
-Teachers: To educate the students.
-Students: To Learn and master schoolwork.
-Parents: To assist teachers and students.
-Tax Payers: Provide $ for all of the above.
-DOE: To manage teachers.
-Farmers: Provide the food for all of the above.

60. Possible Answers:
-Principal: To manage the entire school
-Custodian: Maintain the building.
-Lunch Staff: To feed the students.
-DOT: Provide roads to get to school.
-Teachers: To educate the students.
-Students: To Learn and master schoolwork.
-Parents: To assist teachers and students.
-Tax Payers: Provide $ for all of the above.
-DOE: To manage teachers.
-Farmers: Provide the food for all of the above.

61. Possible Answers:
-Principal: To manage the entire school
-Custodian: Maintain the building.
-Lunch Staff: To feed the students.
-DOT: Provide roads to get to school.
-Teachers: To educate the students.
-Students: To Learn and master schoolwork.
-Parents: To assist teachers and students.
-Tax Payers: Provide $ for all of the above.
-DOE: To manage teachers.
-Farmers: Provide the food for all of the above.

62. Possible Answers:
-Principal: To manage the entire school
-Custodian: Maintain the building.
-Lunch Staff: To feed the students.
-DOT: Provide roads to get to school.
-Teachers: To educate the students.
-Students: To Learn and master schoolwork.
-Parents: To assist teachers and students.
-Tax Payers: Provide $ for all of the above.
-DOE: To manage teachers.
-Farmers: Provide the food for all of the above.

63. Possible Answers:
-Principal: To manage the entire school
-Custodian: Maintain the building.
-Lunch Staff: To feed the students.
-DOT: Provide roads to get to school.
-Teachers: To educate the students.
-Students: To Learn and master schoolwork.
-Parents: To assist teachers and students.
-Tax Payers: Provide $ for all of the above.
-DOE: To manage teachers.
-Farmers: Provide the food for all of the above.

64. Possible Answers:
-Principal: To manage the entire school
-Custodian: Maintain the building.
-Lunch Staff: To feed the students.
-DOT: Provide roads to get to school.
-Teachers: To educate the students.
-Students: To Learn and master schoolwork.
-Parents: To assist teachers and students.
-Tax Payers: Provide $ for all of the above.
-DOE: To manage teachers.
-Farmers: Provide the food for all of the above.

65. Possible Answers:
-Principal: To manage the entire school
-Custodian: Maintain the building.
-Lunch Staff: To feed the students.
-DOT: Provide roads to get to school.
-Teachers: To educate the students.
-Students: To Learn and master schoolwork.
-Parents: To assist teachers and students.
-Tax Payers: Provide $ for all of the above.
-DOE: To manage teachers.
-Farmers: Provide the food for all of the above.

66. Possible Answers:
-Principal: To manage the entire school
-Custodian: Maintain the building.
-Lunch Staff: To feed the students.
-DOT: Provide roads to get to school.
-Teachers: To educate the students.
-Students: To Learn and master schoolwork.
-Parents: To assist teachers and students.
-Tax Payers: Provide $ for all of the above.
-DOE: To manage teachers.
-Farmers: Provide the food for all of the above.

67. Possible Answers:
-Principal: To manage the entire school
-Custodian: Maintain the building.
-Lunch Staff: To feed the students.
-DOT: Provide roads to get to school.
-Teachers: To educate the students.
-Students: To Learn and master schoolwork.
-Parents: To assist teachers and students.
-Tax Payers: Provide $ for all of the above.
-DOE: To manage teachers.
-Farmers: Provide the food for all of the above.

68. Possible Answers:
-Principal: To manage the entire school
-Custodian: Maintain the building.
-Lunch Staff: To feed the students.
-DOT: Provide roads to get to school.
-Teachers: To educate the students.
-Students: To Learn and master schoolwork.
-Parents: To assist teachers and students.
-Tax Payers: Provide $ for all of the above.
-DOE: To manage teachers.
-Farmers: Provide the food for all of the above.

69. Possible Answers:
-Principal: To manage the entire school
-Custodian: Maintain the building.
-Lunch Staff: To feed the students.
-DOT: Provide roads to get to school.
-Teachers: To educate the students.
-Students: To Learn and master schoolwork.
-Parents: To assist teachers and students.
-Tax Payers: Provide $ for all of the above.
-DOE: To manage teachers.
-Farmers: Provide the food for all of the above.

70. Possible Answers:
-Principal: To manage the entire school
-Custodian: Maintain the building.
-Lunch Staff: To feed the students.
-DOT: Provide roads to get to school.
-Teachers: To educate the students.
-Students: To Learn and master schoolwork.
-Parents: To assist teachers and students.
-Tax Payers: Provide $ for all of the above.
-DOE: To manage teachers.
-Farmers: Provide the food for all of the above.

71. Possible Answers:
-Principal: To manage the entire school
-Custodian: Maintain the building.
-Lunch Staff: To feed the students.
-DOT: Provide roads to get to school.
-Teachers: To educate the students.
-Students: To Learn and master schoolwork.
-Parents: To assist teachers and students.
-Tax Payers: Provide $ for all of the above.
-DOE: To manage teachers.
-Farmers: Provide the food for all of the above.

72. Possible Answers:
-Principal: To manage the entire school
-Custodian: Maintain the building.
-Lunch Staff: To feed the students.
-DOT: Provide roads to get to school.
-Teachers: To educate the students.
-Students: To Learn and master schoolwork.
-Parents: To assist teachers and students.
-Tax Payers: Provide $ for all of the above.
-DOE: To manage teachers.
-Farmers: Provide the food for all of the above.

73. Possible Answers:
-Principal: To manage the entire school
-Custodian: Maintain the building.
-Lunch Staff: To feed the students.
-DOT: Provide roads to get to school.
-Teachers: To educate the students.
-Students: To Learn and master schoolwork.
-Parents: To assist teachers and students.
-Tax Payers: Provide $ for all of the above.
-DOE: To manage teachers.
-Farmers: Provide the food for all of the above.

74. Possible Answers:
-Principal: To manage the entire school
-Custodian: Maintain the building.
-Lunch Staff: To feed the students.
-DOT: Provide roads to get to school.
-Teachers: To educate the students.
-Students: To Learn and master schoolwork.
-Parents: To assist teachers and students.
-Tax Payers: Provide $ for all of the above.
-DOE: To manage teachers.
-Farmers: Provide the food for all of the above.

75. 3 Minute Activity! Each table needs to look at the picture and describe the ecological niche of one the organisms. Niche = jobs / role.

76. Start Timer

77. Plants: Provide oxygen and are the producers in this ecosystem
Activity! Each table needs to look at the picture and describe the ecological niche of one the organisms.
Plants: Provide oxygen and are the producers in this ecosystem

78. Butterfly: Pollinates plants and is a food source for birds
Activity! Each table needs to look at the picture and describe the ecological niche of one the organisms.
Butterfly: Pollinates plants and is a food source for birds

79. Butterfly: Pollinates plants and is a food source for birds
Activity! Each table needs to look at the picture and describe the ecological niche of one the organisms.
Butterfly: Pollinates plants and is a food source for birds

80. Activity! Each table needs to look at the picture and describe the ecological niche of one the organisms.
Crayfish: Eats dead material and recycles nutrients + food source for fish.

81. Predatory Bird: Keeps populations of fish in check.
Activity! Each table needs to look at the picture and describe the ecological niche of one the organisms.
Predatory Bird: Keeps populations of fish in check.

82. Trees: Hold soil together, food source, habitat for birds and other.
Activity! Each table needs to look at the picture and describe the ecological niche of one the organisms.
Trees: Hold soil together, food source, habitat for birds and other.

83. Fish: Keep insect populations in check, food source for larger fish.
Activity! Each table needs to look at the picture and describe the ecological niche of one the organisms.
Fish: Keep insect populations in check, food source for larger fish.

84. Insects: Break down waste, food source, pollinate.
Activity! Each table needs to look at the picture and describe the ecological niche of one the organisms.
Insects: Break down waste, food source, pollinate.

85. Clam: Filters water, creates habitat, food source.
Activity! Each table needs to look at the picture and describe the ecological niche of one the organisms.
Clam: Filters water, creates habitat, food source.

86. Don't over look the plants.