After watching the short video clip share your reactions and reflections to the class.

Ecosystems

BCPSS & UB

Ecosystem
An ecosystem is composed of living(Biotic) and nonliving things in an area.(Abiotic)

Ecosystem is derived from the Greek word oikos, for house, eco-is the combining form meaning environment or habitat.

An Ecosystem may be very small such as:

A backyard  A pond  A playground  A school


Some may be very large like:

The deserts of Africa  The rain forest of Brazil  The saltwater oceans


All ecosystems have the same factors or components

Abiotic Factors  Biotic Factors


Abiotic Factors
The nonliving parts of an ecosystem. They include water, minerals, sunlight, air, climate, and soil.

Biotic Factors

The living parts of an ecosystem. They include animals, plants, fungi, protists, and bacteria.

All organisms of a species living in the same area make up its population. All the populations living in an area make up a community

Focus on our school

What living things do you see?

What nonliving things help you survive?

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How does human activity affect the environment?

Global Environmental Issues

Global Warming Ozone Layer Depletion Acid Rain Deforestation Loss of Biodiversity Water Pollution Desertification Waste disposal

PUBLIC LAWS A. "Federal Compliance With Pollution Control Standards," B. The Federal Water Pollution Control Act C. The Clean Air Act D. The Resource Conservation and Recovery Act E. The Federal Facility Compliance Act

F. The Toxic Substances Control Act G. The Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation and Liability Act H. The Safe Drinking Water Act I. The Federal Insecticide, Fungicide, and Rodenticide Act

AGENCIES UNDER DHS

CDC TSA FEMA NIH Corp. of Engineers

CLASS PROJECT
1. With a partner, you will come up with a
multimedia project. ex. power point presentation, storyboard, a recorded role play( vodcast) or a podcast( song). 2. A copy of the guidelines and rubrics of the project will be given to the students. 3. Clarification and assistance will be given after school.