This PowerPoint was one very small part of my Ecology Interactions Unit from the website http://sciencepowerpoint.com/index.html .This unit includes a 3 part 2000+ Slide PowerPoint loaded with activities, project ideas, critical class notes (red slides), review opportunities, challenge questions with answers, 3 PowerPoint review games (125 slides each) and much more. A bundled homework package and detailed unit notes chronologically follow the PowerPoint slideshow.
Areas of Focus within The Ecology Interactions Unit: Levels of Biological Organization (Ecology), Parts of the Biosphere, Habitat, Ecological Niche, Types of Competition, Competitive Exclusion Theory, Animal Interactions, Food Webs, Predator Prey Relationships, Camouflage, Population Sampling, Abundance, Relative Abundance, Diversity, Mimicry, Batesian Mimicry, Mullerian Mimicry, Symbiosis, Parasitism, Mutualism, Commensalism, Plant and Animal Interactions, Coevolution, Animal Strategies to Eat Plants, Plant Defense Mechanisms, Exotic Species, Impacts of Invasive Exotic Species.
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Ryan Murphy M.Ed
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5. -Please make notes legible and use indentations
when appropriate.
-Example of indent.
-Skip a line between topics
-Don’t skip pages
-Make visuals clear and well drawn. Please label.
Individual
Population
Community
Ecosystem
Biome
Biosphere
91. • Schooling
– Schools protect fish from enemies because there
is always safety in numbers. Predators find it
easier to chase down a fish when it is all alone,
than trying to single out a fish from a huge group.
92. • Schooling
– Schools protect fish from enemies because there
is always safety in numbers. Predators find it
easier to chase down a fish when it is all alone,
than trying to single out a fish from a huge group.
209. • Activity! Predator Prey Cycle
– Have many (300+ per table group) normal note cards
(rabbits) (colored if possible)
– Have jumbo note cards (different color represent coyotes)
– Spread 20 rabbits all over large lab table so no two rabbits
are touching but they are all close.
– Toss 5 coyote cards onto large lab table to get the most
rabbits that you can from a short distance.
– If coyote card touches a rabbit then the rabbit is eaten and
removed. The coyote reproduces, pick up cards and double
them. If coyote misses – It’s dead and removed. Record
new number after doubling each round
– All the surviving rabbits reproduce as well and then spread
onto the table.
– Repeat rounds, record statistics on spreadsheet.
– Visual of activity on the next series of slides.
281. • Limiting Factors: A factor that causes a
population to decrease in size.
– Sunlight
– Water
– Temperature
– Disease
– Parasites
– Predators
– Competition
Density Dependent
Factors
(Other living things)
Density Independent
Factors
(Non-living / Abiotic)
282. • Limiting Factors: A factor that causes a
population to decrease in size.
– Sunlight
– Water
– Temperature
– Disease
– Parasites
– Predators
– Competition
Density Dependent
Factors
(Other living things)
Density Independent
Factors
(Non-living / Abiotic)
283. • Limiting Factors: A factor that causes a
population to decrease in size.
– Sunlight
– Water
– Temperature
– Disease
– Parasites
– Predators
– Competition
Density Dependent
Factors
(Other living things)
Density Independent
Factors
(Non-living / Abiotic)
284. • Limiting Factors: A factor that causes a
population to decrease in size.
– Sunlight
– Water
– Temperature
– Disease
– Parasites
– Predators
– Competition
Density Dependent
Factors
(Other living things)
Density Independent
Factors
(Non-living / Abiotic)
285. • Limiting Factors: A factor that causes a
population to decrease in size.
– Sunlight
– Water
– Temperature
– Disease
– Parasites
– Predators
– Competition
Density Dependent
Factors
(Other living things)
Density Independent
Factors
(Non-living / Abiotic)
286. • Limiting Factors: A factor that causes a
population to decrease in size.
– Sunlight
– Water
– Temperature
– Disease
– Parasites
– Predators
– Competition
Density Dependent
Factors
(Other living things)
Density Independent
Factors
(Non-living / Abiotic)
287. • Limiting Factors: A factor that causes a
population to decrease in size.
– Sunlight
– Water
– Temperature
– Disease
– Parasites
– Predators
– Competition
Density Dependent
Factors
(Other living things)
Density Independent
Factors
(Non-living / Abiotic)
288. • Limiting Factors: A factor that causes a
population to decrease in size.
– Sunlight
– Water
– Temperature
– Disease
– Parasites
– Predators
– Competition
Density Dependent
Factors
(Other living things)
Density Independent
Factors
(Non-living / Abiotic)
289. • Limiting Factors: A factor that causes a
population to decrease in size.
– Sunlight
– Water
– Temperature
– Disease
– Parasites
– Predators
– Competition
Density Dependent
Factors
(Other living things)
Density Independent
Factors
(Non-living / Abiotic)
290. • You can now complete this question on
your bundled homework package.
291. • You can now complete this question on
your bundled homework package.
292.
293. • Video Link (Optional) Predators and Prey
– http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vZynrBA91fY
315. • Video Link! (Optional) Ecosystems (Advanced)
– http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ot_KmOTYfRA
316. • Video Link! Ecology: Rules for Living on
Earth. Watch first few minutes.
– Advanced and Optional
– http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=izRvPaAWgyw
317.
318. • “AYE” Advance Your Exploration ELA and
Literacy Opportunity Worksheet
– Visit some of the many provided links or..
– Articles can be found at (w/ membership to
NABT and NSTA)
• http://www.nabt.org/websites/institution/index.php?p=
1
• http://learningcenter.nsta.org/browse_journals.aspx?j
ournal=tst
Please visit at least one of the
“learn more” educational links
provided in this unit and
complete this worksheet
319. • “AYE” Advance Your Exploration ELA and
Literacy Opportunity Worksheet
– Visit some of the many provided links or..
– Articles can be found at (w/ membership to NABT
and NSTA)
• http://www.nabt.org/websites/institution/index.php?p=1
• http://learningcenter.nsta.org/browse_journals.aspx?jo
urnal=tst
320. • This PowerPoint is one small part of my Ecology
Interactions Unit. This unit includes
• 3 Part 2000+ Slide PowerPoint
• 12 page bundled homework packaged that
chronologically follows PowerPoint, + modified
version and answer keys.
• 7 pages of unit notes with visuals
• 3 PowerPoint review games with answer keys.
• Rubrics, games, flash cards and much more.
• http://sciencepowerpoint.com/Ecology_Interactio
ns_Unit.html
321.
322. Areas of Focus within The Ecology Interactions Unit:
Levels of Biological Organization (Ecology), Parts of the
Biosphere, Habitat, Ecological Niche, Types of Competition, Competitive
Exclusion Theory, Animal Interactions, Food Webs, Predator Prey
Relationships, Camouflage, Population Sampling, Abundance, Relative
Abundance, Diversity, Mimicry, Batesian Mimicry, Mullerian
Mimicry, Symbiosis, Parasitism, Mutualism, Commensalism, Plant and
Animal Interactions, Coevolution, Animal Strategies to Eat Plants, Plant
Defense Mechanisms, Exotic Species, Impacts of Invasive Exotic
Species. An entire mini unit of ecological succession is also included with
homework, notes, field study project and PowerPoint review game
Full Unit can be found at…
http://sciencepowerpoint.com/Ecology_Interactions_Unit.html
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324.
325.
326.
327. • Please visit the links below to learn more
about each of the units in this curriculum
– These units take me about four years to complete
with my students in grades 5-10.
Earth Science Units Extended Tour Link and Curriculum Guide
Geology Topics Unit http://sciencepowerpoint.com/Geology_Unit.html
Astronomy Topics Unit http://sciencepowerpoint.com/Astronomy_Unit.html
Weather and Climate Unit http://sciencepowerpoint.com/Weather_Climate_Unit.html
Soil Science, Weathering, More http://sciencepowerpoint.com/Soil_and_Glaciers_Unit.html
Water Unit http://sciencepowerpoint.com/Water_Molecule_Unit.html
Rivers Unit http://sciencepowerpoint.com/River_and_Water_Quality_Unit.html
= Easier = More Difficult = Most Difficult
5th – 7th grade 6th – 8th grade 8th – 10th grade
328. Physical Science Units Extended Tour Link and Curriculum Guide
Science Skills Unit http://sciencepowerpoint.com/Science_Introduction_Lab_Safety_Metric_Methods.
html
Motion and Machines Unit http://sciencepowerpoint.com/Newtons_Laws_Motion_Machines_Unit.html
Matter, Energy, Envs. Unit http://sciencepowerpoint.com/Energy_Topics_Unit.html
Atoms and Periodic Table Unit http://sciencepowerpoint.com/Atoms_Periodic_Table_of_Elements_Unit.html
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Human Body / Health Topics
http://sciencepowerpoint.com/Human_Body_Systems_and_Health_Topics_Unit.html
DNA and Genetics Unit http://sciencepowerpoint.com/DNA_Genetics_Unit.html
Cell Biology Unit http://sciencepowerpoint.com/Cellular_Biology_Unit.html
Infectious Diseases Unit http://sciencepowerpoint.com/Infectious_Diseases_Unit.html
Taxonomy and Classification Unit http://sciencepowerpoint.com/Taxonomy_Classification_Unit.html
Evolution / Natural Selection Unit http://sciencepowerpoint.com/Evolution_Natural_Selection_Unit.html
Botany Topics Unit http://sciencepowerpoint.com/Plant_Botany_Unit.html
Ecology Feeding Levels Unit http://sciencepowerpoint.com/Ecology_Feeding_Levels_Unit.htm
Ecology Interactions Unit http://sciencepowerpoint.com/Ecology_Interactions_Unit.html
Ecology Abiotic Factors Unit http://sciencepowerpoint.com/Ecology_Abiotic_Factors_Unit.html
329. • Thank you for your time and interest in this
curriculum tour. Please visit the welcome / guide on
how a unit works and link to the many unit previews
to see the PowerPoint slideshows, bundled
homework, review games, unit notes, and much
more. Thank you for your interest and please feel
free to contact me with any questions you may have.
Best wishes.
• Sincerely,
• Ryan Murphy M.Ed
• ryemurf@gmail.com
330. • The entire four year curriculum can be found at...
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contact me with any questions you may have.
Thank you for your interest in this curriculum.
Sincerely,
Ryan Murphy M.Ed
www.sciencepowerpoint@gmail.com