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Objective: SWBAT determine the difference between abiotic and biotic factors in an ecosystem by evaluating
terrestrial and marine environments.

Mini-lesson: What are the characteristics of a living thing? Fill in the graphic organizer below.

New Vocabulary:
Ecology-

Abiotic-

Biotic-

Ecosystem-

Activity: Abiotic/Biotic Factors in an Ecosystem

Directions: Working in pairs, you will be given pictures of abiotic and biotic factors in either a marine or
terrestrial ecosystems. Complete the Graphic Organizer on the following page in order to determine if the
pictures are abiotic and biotic factors AND discuss what other abiotic/biotic factors this letter may interact
with in its ecosystem and why?

Type of Ecosystem: (Marine or Terrestrial) ___________________________

Letter Possible Name Abiotic/Biotic Possible effect on Ecosystem.

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 o Give an example of an abiotic factor
o State how that abiotic factor may affect a biotic factor in that ecosystem
o Give an example of a biotic factor
o State how that biotic factor may affect an abiotic factor in that ecosystem
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Exit Slip: Name____________________________________

o Give an example of an abiotic factor
o State how that abiotic factor may affect a biotic factor in that ecosystem
o Give an example of a biotic factor
o State how that biotic factor may affect an abiotic factor in that ecosystem
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Exit Slip: Name____________________________________

o Give an example of an abiotic factor
o State how that abiotic factor may affect a biotic factor in that ecosystem
o Give an example of a biotic factor
o State how that biotic factor may affect an abiotic factor in that ecosystem
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Exit Slip: Name____________________________________

o Give an example of an abiotic factor
o State how that abiotic factor may affect a biotic factor in that ecosystem
o Give an example of a biotic factor
o State how that biotic factor may affect an abiotic factor in that ecosystem
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