Ecosystems 1.1

Ecosystems 1.1

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What is an ecosystem ?

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Let's think about an environment like Seaside Park.

Brainstorm a list of living things in that area.

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How do you think these living things interact with one another?

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Brainstorm a list of non-living things in this area?

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How do you think the living things interact with the non living things in this area?

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How do you think this area has changed over time?

What types of events or disruptions may have caused these changes?

Poll

Do you think wolves belong in Yellowstone Park?

• Yes

• No

Multiple Choice

Wolves had disappeared from Yellowstone National Park and were brought back to the area by park rangers.

• TRUE

• FALSE

Multiple Choice

Local cattle ranchers are concerned about wolves killing their cows.

• TRUE

• FALSE

Multiple Choice

Wolves in Yellowstone stay inside of the park’s boundaries.

• TRUE

• FALSE

Multiple Choice

Some people moving into the area are building more houses and reducing open space.

• TRUE

• FALSE

Multiple Choice

Wolves may eat cows, sheep, elk, and bison.

• TRUE

• FALSE

Multiple Choice

The Yellowstone environment includes mountains, lakes, and grasslands.

• TRUE

• FALSE

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What are some living and non-living parts of Yellowstone?

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How do living things interact with each other and non-living things?

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What types of events or disruptions have cause Yellowstone to change in the past? What types of events do you think will cause it to change in the future?

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Why do you think park officials thought it would be a good thing to reintroduce wolves to the park?

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How do you think the people who live near the park feel about the reintroduction of wolves to Yellowstone National Park?

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How do you think the cattle ranchers feel about the reintroduction of wolves to Yellowstone National Park?

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Do you think wolves belong in Yellowstone National Park? Explain your reasoning.