At the end of the lesson, the students should be able to: Competency Code: S7LT-IIh-9
Differentiate biotic from abiotic components of an
ecosystem Describe interdependence among the components of the environment Infer what happens to organisms if their environment is not able to provide them with their basic needs Activity Draw your dream garden in your house. 1. Make sure that the following are visible -biotic components -abiotic components -energy source Analysis 1. Which are the biotic components in your garden? How about the abiotic components? 2. How can plant survive in the garden? Where can it get the needed nutrients for photosynthesis? 3. How can the insects survive? From where will they get the oxygen? 4. What will happen to the insects when the plant dies? Why? Why a medicinal garden is considered a mini ecosystem? Describe the interdependence among the components of the ecosystem. A terrarium is an example of a mini ecosystem. An ecosystem is a community of living organisms in conjunction with the nonliving components of their environment (things like air, water and mineral soil), interacting as a system. These biotic and abiotic components are regarded as linked together through nutrient cycles and energy flows. As ecosystems are defined by the network of interactions among organisms, and between organisms and their environment, they can be of any size but usually encompass specific, limited spaces (although some scientists say that the entire planet is an ecosystem). Assessment 1. A plant needs water, radiant energy, minerals, oxygen, and carbon dioxide to live. This statement shows that an organism depends on which of the following? A. abiotic components B. biotic components C. climate D. minerals
2. Which of the following represents an abiotic component
of the environment? A. Sprouting mongo seeds B. Dugong nursing its young C. Grass on mountain slopes D. Flowing lava 3. Setting up an aquarium that represents a mini ecosystem has to have which of the following requirements? A. Fish and water only B. Water, sand, soil, and light only C. Populations of fish, snails, and plants only D. Communities of different species of organisms, water, sand, soil, and sunlight
4. Temperature, light, air, water, soil, and climate are all
__________ parts of the environment. A. biotic B. abiotic C. boreal D. living
5. A glass container chiefly enclosed for growing and
displaying plants and small animals. A. Aquarium B. Terrarium C. Shark Tank Assignment There are other kinds of interactions and interdependence that take place among organisms and their environment. Cite some examples.
Ethnobotanical Investigation of Three Traditional Leafy Vegetables (Alternanthera Sessilis (L.) DC. Bidens Pilosa L. Launaea Taraxacifolia Willd.) Widely Consumed in Southern and Central Benin