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National High School STUDENT LEARNING GUIDE IN SCIENCE 7

Quarter II, Week 6

Lesson 6: Biotic and Abiotic Components of An Ecosystem

MOST ESSENTIAL LEARNING COMPETENCY

S7LT-IIh-9: Differentiate biotic from abiotic components of an ecosystem.

In this set of activities, you should:

1. differentiate biotic from abiotic components of an ecosystem; and
2. identify the biotic and abiotic components of an ecosystem.

WHAT YOU NEED TO REMEMBER

Good day future scientist! I hope all is well. Prepare yourself because today you will
showcase your creativity and originality.
During your elementary level, I am sure that you already
discuss the concepts of living things and non-living things. The knowledge you gained about
living things and non-living things are your starter pack on our lesson in this learning guide.
Lesson 6 is about the components of an ecosystem. Let us make this lesson simple by
identifying and defining the components of an ecosystem.
Abiotic factors refer to nonliving physical and chemical elements in the ecosystem.
Abiotic resources are usually obtained from the lithosphere, atmosphere, and hydrosphere.
Examples of abiotic factors are water, air, soil, sunlight, and minerals.
Biotic factors are living or once-living organisms in the ecosystem. These are obtained
from the biosphere and are capable of reproduction. Examples of biotic factors are
animals, birds, plants, fungi, and other similar organisms.
Look at the picture of a pond ecosystem below. Name the Biotic and Abiotic
Components present on this ecosystem.

Figure 1. Pond Ecosystem

Source: https://i.pinimg.com/originals/8a/a0/c8/8aa0c87332fbfacb5bf811f8d652442c.png

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 Biotic factors have been divided into three main categories, which define their distinctive role in the ecosystem:
1. Producers (Autotrophs) - these are photosynthetic organisms (capable of making their own food) that
are dependent on the organic matter.
2. Consumers (Heterotrophs) – organisms that are feed on other organisms.
2.1 herbivores (eats plant only)
2.2 carnivores (eats animal only)
2.3 omnivores (eats both plants and animals)
2.4 scavengers (eats dead animals or plants)
3. Decomposers (Detritivores) – organisms that break down dead or decaying organisms.

YOUR TASKS!

Reminder: DO NOT WRITE ANYTHING ON THIS STUDENT LEARNING GUIDE.

Write your answers on your answer sheet.

Enrichment Activity 1: Differentiate biotic from abiotic components of an ecosystem Place the words inside the box
on the appropriate circle where it belongs. (1 point each)

Biotic WORD BOX

Abiotic
Soil
Plants
Climate
Carabao
VS Bacteria
Weather
Humidity
Living Things
Organic Matter
Nonliving things

Enrichment Activity 2: Study the picture below. Identify three (3) biotic and three (3) abiotic components in a farm
ecosystem. (1 point each)

Figure 2. Farm at Nueva Ecija 2

Source: https://mapio.net/images-p/4748395.jpg
Performance Task 3: Identify the Biotic and Abiotic components in your backyard. (10 points)
Things you will need
 Paper
 Pen or Pencil
 Answer Sheet
Procedure:
1. Create a T Chart on your paper. One heading will be “Biotic” and the other “Abiotic.”

Biotic Abiotic

2. Go outside to your backyard and find a good place to sit and observe.
3. Spend 10-15 minutes writing down as many biotic and abiotic factors that you can see!

Scoring Rubric:
Criteria 5 points 3 points 1 point
Content Content is Content is presented Content is presented
presented without with minimal errors with numerous
any errors of fact. of fact. errors of fact.
Organization Information is Information is The information is
very organized organized but lacking not organized.
with clear title and titles and labels.
labels.

WRAP-UP ACTIVITY

Answer the question. (5 points)

How important are the interactions of biotic components and abiotic components in
an ecosystem?

REFERENCES

Asuncion, A.J., Catalan, M.H.D.H., Catris, L.V., Ferido, M.B., Gutierrez, J.R.M., Mantala, M.A.B. … Treyes,
R.S. (2017). Science 7 Learner’s Material (pp. 153-159). Pasig City: FEP Printing Corporation

Diffen.com (n.d.). Abiotic vs. Biotic. Retrieved from https://www.diffen.com/difference/Abiotic_vs_Biotic

James River Association (2020). Abiotic vs. Biotic Factors in an Ecosystem. Retrieved from
https://thejamesriver.org/abiotic-vs-biotic-factors-in-an-ecosystem/

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8th Week of 2nd Quarter
Wednesday & Thursday
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