Ecosystems and Habitats - Day 1 Lesson

Intro to Ecosystems and Habitats

Pages 91-92

Frog, Insect or Heron?

How can a predator also be prey?

• How is a frog a predator?

• How is a frog prey?

• What would happen if the frog disappeared from this area?

Multiple Choice

TRUE OR FALSE: A habitat is bigger than an ecosystem.

• true

• false

Biotic or Abiotic

Multiple Choice

Biotic or Abiotic? The grass on the soccer field.

• biotic

• abiotic

Multiple Choice

Biotic or Abiotic? The blacktop behind the cafeteria.

• biotic

• abiotic

Multiple Choice

Biotic or Abiotic? The birds flying outside the window.

• biotic

• abiotic

Multiple Choice

Biotic or Abiotic? The puddle from the rain last night.

• biotic

• abiotic

Multiple Choice

Biotic or Abiotic? The sunshine coming in the window.

• biotic

• abiotic

Multiple Choice

Biotic or Abiotic? The sixth graders on the track.

• biotic

• abiotic

Population or Community

Multiple Choice

A scientist is tagging all of the polar bears in the Arctic to decide if their numbers are growing or declining. What is she studying?

• population

• community

Multiple Choice

A scientist is keeping a list of all of the different birds she observes in marsh. What is he trying to study?

• population

• community