2 TYPES OF ECOSYSTEMS Aquatic Terrestrial Each of

2 TYPES OF ECOSYSTEMS Aquatic Terrestrial

Each of the two ecosystems can be broken down into sub-ecosystems. Ex: Scott Elementary is a Ecosystem The sub ecosystems are Kindergarten, First, Second, Third, and Fourth

TERRESTRIAL SUB ECOSYSTEMS The Forest – – – Tropical Evergreen Forest Tropical Deciduous Forest Temperate Evergreen Forest Temperate Deciduous Forest Taiga The Desert The Grassland – Savanna – Prairies The Mountain

AQUATIC SUB ECOSYSTEMS The Marine – – – – Oceanic Profundal Benthic Bottom Substrates Inter-tidal Estuaries Coral Reefs Salt Marshes Hydrothermal Vents The Freshwater – Lentic – Lotic – Wetlands

Create a powerpoint with your group to represent the ecosystem chosen. You will research information on your ecosystem before presenting it to the class in the form of a powerpoint. You may use kidrex. org or use books from the library.

GROUPS 1. The Forest 2. The Desert 3. The Mountain 4. The Marine 5. The Freshwater

What information will we need to research?

LOCATION Where can your ecosystem be found? Can your ecosystem be broken down into sub-ecosystems? ANIMALS (5) Who can be found inside of your ecosystem? PLANTS (5) What kind of plants and vegetation can be found?

ADAPTATIONS How do animals survive in your ecosystem? FOOD CHAIN What eats what? Which is the producer and which is the consumer? PICTURES Make sure to include photos of your ecosystem!

YOU MUST HAVE • • Title Slide with group members names A description of your ecosystem 5 or more plants that can be found 5 or more animals that habitat Adaptations of how an animal survives Food Chain Correct Spelling, Punctuation, Capitalization FUN!!!!

BE CREATIVE BE NEAT WORK AS A TEAM HAVE FUN AND LEARN