1. Biotic vs Abiotic FactorsBiotic vs Abiotic Factors
Environment
Biotic Factors Abiotic Factors
2. Biotic vs Abiotic FactorsBiotic vs Abiotic Factors
BioBiotic = livingtic = living (BIO = life)(BIO = life)
Abiotic = nonlivingAbiotic = nonliving
Biotic factors are all of the living things in anBiotic factors are all of the living things in an
environment.environment.
Abiotic factors are all of the nonliving thingsAbiotic factors are all of the nonliving things
in an environment.in an environment.
3. OutsideOutside
We will go outside. List as many biotic andWe will go outside. List as many biotic and
abiotic factors that you can come up with.abiotic factors that you can come up with.
4. What were some of the living things, orWhat were some of the living things, or
biotic factorsbiotic factors, that you listed?, that you listed?
5. What were some of the living things, orWhat were some of the living things, or
biotic factorsbiotic factors, that you listed?, that you listed?
Trees and plants, birds, grass, bugs, people, dogTrees and plants, birds, grass, bugs, people, dog
6. What were some of the living things, orWhat were some of the living things, or
biotic factorsbiotic factors, that you listed?, that you listed?
Trees and plants, birds, grass, bugs, people, dogTrees and plants, birds, grass, bugs, people, dog
What were some of the nonliving, orWhat were some of the nonliving, or
abiotic factorsabiotic factors, that you listed?, that you listed?
7. What were some of the living things, orWhat were some of the living things, or
biotic factorsbiotic factors, that you listed?, that you listed?
Trees and plants, birds, grass, bugs, people, dogTrees and plants, birds, grass, bugs, people, dog
What were some of the nonliving, orWhat were some of the nonliving, or
abiotic factorsabiotic factors, that you listed?, that you listed?
School building, light poles, houses, cars, streetSchool building, light poles, houses, cars, street
18. All organisms are what…All organisms are what…
biotic or abiotic?biotic or abiotic?
19. All organisms are what…All organisms are what…
biotic or abiotic?biotic or abiotic?
Biotic!
20. What are all the biotic andWhat are all the biotic and
abiotic things in this picture?abiotic things in this picture?
21. What are all the biotic andWhat are all the biotic and
abiotic things in this picture?abiotic things in this picture?
22. Watch Planet Earth ClipWatch Planet Earth Clip
While watching the movie,
write down 3 biotic factors
that you see and 3 abiotic
factors.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=52RE2WXN4xA&feature=related
23. Think about all of the abiotic and bioticThink about all of the abiotic and biotic
factors you might find in a pond…factors you might find in a pond…
You have 15 seconds to write down asYou have 15 seconds to write down as
many as you can think of…many as you can think of…
24. Biotic vs Abiotic FactorsBiotic vs Abiotic Factors
Environment
Biotic Factors Abiotic Factors
Animals, plants, people, birds Water, sunlight, soil, rocks,
wind, temperature
25. Do biotic and abiotic factorsDo biotic and abiotic factors
affect each other?affect each other?
26. Do biotic and abiotic factorsDo biotic and abiotic factors
affect each other?affect each other?
If there is no water…can anything grow or survive?If there is no water…can anything grow or survive?
If it is extremely cold one winter, will that affectIf it is extremely cold one winter, will that affect
whether an animal makes it?whether an animal makes it?
27. Do biotic and abiotic factorsDo biotic and abiotic factors
affect each other?affect each other?
If there is no water…can anything grow or survive?If there is no water…can anything grow or survive?
No!No!
If it is extremely cold one winter, will that affectIf it is extremely cold one winter, will that affect
whether an animal makes it?whether an animal makes it?
No!No!
So, abiotic and biotic DO affect each other. EvenSo, abiotic and biotic DO affect each other. Even
though water and temperature aren’t livingthough water and temperature aren’t living
things, they DO affect living things!things, they DO affect living things!
28. Guided PracticeGuided Practice
Organize the following words into TWO lists, Abiotic and
Biotic Factors:
Clouds
Sunlight
Sand
Ph of soil
Air
Wind
Soil
Rain
Mud
Rocks
Ice
Oxygen
Minerals
Mountain
Temperature
LakeVolcanoes
Moon
Gold
Fire
Weather
Climate
Tulip
Bumblebee
Moss Leaf
Raccoon Polar Bear
A cell
Deer
Maple tree
Raspberry bush
Goldfish
People
Eagle
Snake
Earthworm
Corn on
the plant
Salamander
29. Guided PracticeGuided Practice
Organize the following words into TWO lists, Abiotic and
Biotic Factors:
Biotic Abiotic
Clouds
Sunlight
Sand
Ph of soil
Air
Wind
Soil
Rain
Mud
Rocks
Ice
Oxygen
Minerals
Mountain
Temperature
Lake
Volcanoes
Moon
Gold
Fire
Weather
Climate
TulipBumblebee
Moss
Leaf
Raccoon
Polar Bear
A cell
Deer
Maple tree
Raspberry bush
Goldfish
People
Eagle
Snake
Earthworm
Corn on
the plant
Salamander
30. Independent PracticeIndependent Practice
Tell me a story of about how abiotic and bioticTell me a story of about how abiotic and biotic
factors play a role in your life.factors play a role in your life.
For example, “Everyday morning I wake up and brush myFor example, “Everyday morning I wake up and brush my
teeth with toothpaste. Then I say hi to my mom and eat ateeth with toothpaste. Then I say hi to my mom and eat a
bowl of cereal. I change my clothes, feed the dog, andbowl of cereal. I change my clothes, feed the dog, and
walk outside to catch the bus. Sometimes I hear birdswalk outside to catch the bus. Sometimes I hear birds
chirping on the way.”chirping on the way.”
Abiotic factors: toothpaste, cereal, busAbiotic factors: toothpaste, cereal, bus
Biotic Factors: My mom, my dog, birdsBiotic Factors: My mom, my dog, birds
You need to include at least 3 abiotic factors and 3You need to include at least 3 abiotic factors and 3
biotic factors and list them or draw them at thebiotic factors and list them or draw them at the
end.end.
31. Exit SlipExit Slip
1.1. What does biotic mean?What does biotic mean?
2.2. What is an example of a biotic factorWhat is an example of a biotic factor
in an environment?in an environment?
3.3. What does abiotic mean?What does abiotic mean?
4.4. What is an example of an abioticWhat is an example of an abiotic
factor in an environment?factor in an environment?
5.5. Give an example of how an abioticGive an example of how an abiotic
factor can affect a biotic factor.factor can affect a biotic factor.