Reasoning/Elaboration
Evidence
Ecosystem
Biotic Factor Examples
Energy
Abiotic Factor Examples
Claim
Biotic Factor Definition
Ecology
Open System
Parts of an Ecosystem
Sunlight
Closed System
Abiotic Factor Definition
Where energy for an ecosystem comes from
System that allows matter in/out. Energy can enter/leave too
Any living part of the environment with which an organism might interact
What is allowed to enter/leave both an open system and closed system
Explanation of what your evidence from an experiment means.
The study of how living things interact with each other and their environment
sunlight, temperature, precipitation/water, soil
A biological community of interacting organisms and their physical environment.
Comes from observations or data collected during an experiment
The non-living parts of an organism's habitat.
A system in which no matter is allowed to enter or leave. Energy CAN enter/leave
Plants, animals, insects, reptiles
1. All the biotic factors (plants, animals, insects, bacteria, etc.) 2. All the abiotic factors (rivers, lakes, streams, air) 3. Area of the planet
Scientific explanation for what is occurring.
