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Ecology Biomes and Levels of Organization
Classroom Copy
The project will illustrate two biomes through levels of ecological organization. Use page 64 to 65 to
review the levels of organization from individual species to the biosphere.
1) Look at levels of organization on page 64 and review terms.
2) Review information about the biomes on page 110 to 113.
3) Set up the poster to represent two biomes-columns, circles, etc. The poster should accommodate
the six levels of organization. One biosphere for both biomes is sufficient.
4) Label each level – individual species, population, community, etc.
5) Research what types of animals and plants live in each biome.
6) Choose one individual for the individual species and draw or paste into the first level.
7) Show a group of the same species (3 to 4) in the population level.
8) Show this species in a community with populations of other species. Include both plants and animals.
Label three of the organisms biotic.
9) The ecosystem can be almost the same as the community, except ecosystems include both biotic and
abiotic factors. Draw, paste, etc. the populations and the abiotic factors. Label two biotic
components and three abiotic factors of the ecosystem. Review on page 110 to 113 to know the
abiotic factors. You can also make a list of biotic and abiotic factors and place it into the
ecosystem space.
10) Choose one area where the biome is found and draw or paste a picture into the biome section.
11) Review rubric to ensure all levels are represented.
Requirements
Two biomes compared (2)
6 levels of organization labeled properly
Individual (species), population, community, ecosystem, biome
and biosphere (5)
The difference between community and ecosystem clearly
shown – biotic only in community and biotic and abiotic in
both. (3)
Biotic and abiotic factors labeled (5 points)
Artistic quality and beauty (5)
Neatness of poster and labeling (5)
Total
Check
Requirements
Two biomes compared (2)
6 levels of organization labeled properly
Individual (species), population, community, ecosystem, biome
and biosphere (5)
The difference between community and ecosystem clearly
shown – biotic only in community and biotic and abiotic in
both. (3)
Biotic and abiotic factors labeled (5 points)
Artistic quality and beauty (5)
Neatness of poster and labeling (5)
Total
Check
Requirements
Two biomes compared (2)
6 levels of organization labeled properly
Individual (species), population, community, ecosystem, biome
and biosphere (5)
The difference between community and ecosystem clearly
shown – biotic only in community and biotic and abiotic in
both. (3)
Biotic and abiotic factors labeled (5 points)
Artistic quality and beauty (5)
Neatness of poster and labeling (5)
Total
Check
25 Points
25 Points
25 Points