Ecosystems Fifth Grade Science Marilyn King Ecosystems An Slides: 12 Download presentation Ecosystems Fifth Grade Science Marilyn King Ecosystems An ecosystem is all living and nonliving things in an area. Ecosystem is derived from the Greek word oikos, for “house, ” eco-is the combining form meaning “environment or habitat. ” An Ecosystem may be very small such as: A backyard n A pond n A playground n Some may be very large like: The deserts of Africa n The rain forest of Brazil n The saltwater oceans n All ecosystems have the same parts: Abiotic Factors n Biotic Factors n Abiotic Factors The nonliving parts of an ecosystem. They include water, minerals, sunlight, air, climate, and soil. Biotic Factors The living parts of an ecosystem. They include animals, plants, fungi, protists, and bacteria. All organisms of a species living in the same area make up its population. All the populations living in an area make up a community. Describe your own community and the population you will find there. Our Community Focus on your school What living things do you see? What nonliving things help you survive? Dr marilyn kingInteractions within ecosystems grade 7Grade 7 ecosystemsEcosystems jeopardy 5th gradeNatural science and technology grade 6 term 2English is my favourite subject nounThe king is dead - long live the kingKing ___________ of france called himself "the sun king."The death of marilyn monroe poem analysisMarilyn monroe jesusMarylin anne rayMarilyn monroe foto in rouWho is alex coopera boyfriend