Biotic vs Abiotic FactorsEnvironmentBiotic FactorsAbiotic Factors

Biotic vs Abiotic FactorsBiotic = living (BIO = life)Abiotic = nonliving

Biotic factors are all of the living things in an environment.

Abiotic factors are all of the nonliving things in an environment.

OutsideWe will go outside. List as many biotic and abiotic factors that you can come up with.

What were some of the living things, or biotic factors, that you listed?

What were some of the living things, or biotic factors, that you listed?Trees and plants, birds, grass, bugs, people, dog

What were some of the living things, or biotic factors, that you listed?Trees and plants, birds, grass, bugs, people, dog

What were some of the nonliving, or abiotic factors, that you listed?

What were some of the living things, or biotic factors, that you listed?Trees and plants, birds, grass, bugs, people, dog

What were some of the nonliving, or abiotic factors, that you listed?School building, light poles, houses, cars, street

Biotic or Abiotic?

Biotic or Abiotic?Biotic!

Biotic or Abiotic?

Biotic or Abiotic?Abiotic!

Biotic or Abiotic?

Biotic or Abiotic?Biotic!

Biotic or Abiotic?

Biotic or Abiotic?Abiotic!

Biotic or Abiotic?

Biotic or Abiotic?Abiotic!

All organisms are whatbiotic or abiotic?

All organisms are whatbiotic or abiotic?Biotic!

What are all the biotic and abiotic things in this picture?

What are all the biotic and abiotic things in this picture?

Watch Planet Earth ClipWhile watching the movie, write down 3 biotic factors that you see and 3 abiotic factors.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=52RE2WXN4xA&feature=related

Think about all of the abiotic and biotic factors you might find in a pondYou have 15 seconds to write down as many as you can think of

Biotic vs Abiotic FactorsEnvironmentBiotic FactorsAbiotic FactorsAnimals, plants, people, birdsWater, sunlight, soil, rocks, wind, temperature

Do biotic and abiotic factors affect each other?

Do biotic and abiotic factors affect each other?

If there is no watercan anything grow or survive?

If it is extremely cold one winter, will that affect whether an animal makes it?

Do biotic and abiotic factors affect each other?If there is no watercan anything grow or survive?No!If it is extremely cold one winter, will that affect whether an animal makes it?No!

So, abiotic and biotic DO affect each other. Even though water and temperature arent living things, they DO affect living things!

Guided PracticeOrganize the following words into TWO lists, Abiotic and Biotic Factors:

CloudsSunlightSandPh of soilAirWindSoilRainMudRocksIceOxygenMineralsMountainTemperatureLakeVolcanoesMoonGoldFireWeatherClimateTulipBumblebeeMossLeafRaccoonPolar BearA cellDeerMaple treeRaspberry bushGoldfishPeopleEagleSnakeEarthwormCorn on the plantSalamander

Guided PracticeOrganize the following words into TWO lists, Abiotic and Biotic Factors:

BioticAbioticCloudsSunlightSandPh of soilAirWindSoilRainMudRocksIceOxygenMineralsMountainTemperatureLakeVolcanoesMoonGoldFireWeatherClimateTulipBumblebeeMossLeafRaccoonPolar BearA cellDeerMaple treeRaspberry bushGoldfishPeopleEagleSnakeEarthwormCorn on the plantSalamander

Independent PracticeTell me a story of about how abiotic and biotic factors play a role in your life.

For example, Everyday morning I wake up and brush my teeth with toothpaste. Then I say hi to my mom and eat a bowl of cereal. I change my clothes, feed the dog, and walk outside to catch the bus. Sometimes I hear birds chirping on the way.Abiotic factors: toothpaste, cereal, busBiotic Factors: My mom, my dog, birds

You need to include at least 3 abiotic factors and 3 biotic factors and list them or draw them at the end.

Exit Slip

What does biotic mean?What is an example of a biotic factor in an environment?What does abiotic mean? What is an example of an abiotic factor in an environment? Give an example of how an abiotic factor can affect a biotic factor.