What's in the Water?: Biotic and Abiotic Elements in Aquatic Ecosystems
Source Institutions
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New Jersey Department of Education
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In this investigation learners explore the differences between, and interdependence of, living and nonliving elements in a water ecosystem. Learners identify biotic (living) and abiotic (nonliving) organisms based on sample photographs, then participate in a hands-on group activity about the the connections between the biotic and abiotic elements in a water ecosystem.
- 10 to 30 minutes
- 45 to 60 minutes
- $1 - $5 per group of students
- Ages 8 - 14
- Activity, Lesson/Lesson Plan
- English
Quick Guide
Materials List (per group of students)
- flipchart or chalkboard
- 4-5 pictures of aquatic ecosystem
- shoebox or plastic bag
- 30 index cards
- ball of yarn or string
- clock or watch with minute hand
- student journals and writing tools
Subjects
- Earth and Space Science
- Earth Structure
- Oceans and Water
- Earth Structure
- Life Sciences
- Ecology
- Ecosystems
- Populations
- Biodiversity
- Ecology
- The Nature of Science
- The Scientific Process
- Asking Questions
- Conducting Investigations
- Gathering Data
- Formulating Explanations
- Communicating Results
- The Scientific Process
Informal Categories
- Animals
Audience
To use this activity, learners need to:
- see
- read
- be mobile
- touch
Learning styles supported:
- Involves teamwork and communication skills
- Involves hands-on or lab activities
Other
Components that are part of this resource:
Includes alignment to state and/or national standards
This resource is part of:
Access Rights:
- Free access
By:
Source Collection:
- Science After School Consumer's Guide
Rights:
- All Rights Reserved, State of New Jersey, ©2006
Funding Source:
- No Child Left Behind Act of 2001
