Ecology
Ecology
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Introduction
Introduction
Ecology is the study of organisms and how they interact with the environment around them.
The turtle interacts with both the physical factors in its environment, as well as other living things.
Whāinga/Purpose:
Whāinga/Purpose:
Learning intention: To understand the main concepts that underpin ecology and biodiversity
Success criteria: Describe the different levels of organization in ecology, including how the ecosystem is made up of both abiotic and biotic factors
Hei Mahi/Do Now!
Hei Mahi/Do Now!
We can study this at different levels of organisation.
Mahi/Activity:
Define each of the different levels of organisation shown in the diagram to the left, then give an example of each using the picture with the turtle above. Use the resources shared with you below.
Matapaki/Discuss: Why might we study ecology at different levels of understanding?
Rauemi/Resources:
There are other levels of organisation that we will study later during the course!
The Ecosystem
The Ecosystem
Biotic & Abiotic Factors
Biotic & Abiotic Factors
An ecosystem is made up of both biotic and abiotic factors. This means that organisms interact with the physical environment as well as each other.
Organisms have a particular tolerance (or range of conditions an organism can withstand) to different physical (abiotic) factors in the environment.
Organisms interact with each other through different ecological or species relationships, for example, intraspecific relationships (with members of the same species) and interspecific relationships (between different species).
This can include species relationships such as competition, mutualism, commensalism, and predation or parasitism.
MAHI/ACTIVITY:
Summarise each of the images below using the worksheet shared with you. You may wish to take additional notes in a method that suits you, for example concept mapping or taking organised notes.
Rauemi/Resources:
Biodiversity
Biodiversity
Why Important?
Why Important?
The term biodiversity started to be used by Western science in the 20th century.
It was recognized that biodiversity is essential for the processes that support all life on Earth, including humans.
Without a wide range of animals, plants, and microorganisms, we cannot have the healthy ecosystems that we rely on to provide us with the air we breathe and the food we eat.
Complete the worksheet below by watching the video, and reading the internet source on Maori and Biodiversity as well as the 'Scoop' article.
Why Important?
Why Important?
The term biodiversity started to be used by Western science in the 20th century.
It was recognized that biodiversity is essential for the processes that support all life on Earth, including humans.
Without a wide range of animals, plants, and microorganisms, we cannot have the healthy ecosystems that we rely on to provide us with the air we breathe and the food we eat.
Complete the worksheet below by watching the video, and reading the internet source on Maori and Biodiversity as well as the 'Scoop' article.
Hui Puremu/Plenary
Hui Puremu/Plenary
Ecology Terms
Ecology Terms
Create a glossary of terms and definitions in a method of your choice. Add additional terms from this lesson.
For example, this could be done in your notebook, as a set of flashcards, or on a slideshow.
Mahi Kainga/Homework
Mahi Kainga/Homework
Biozone Internal Workbook
Biozone Internal Workbook
I 106 - Components of an ecosystem, pg. 149
I 107 - Habitat, pg. 107
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