Lesson Plan: Biotic and Abiotic Factors
Learning Objectives
1. Students will be able to define biotic and abiotic factors.
2. Students will be able to identify examples of biotic and abiotic factors in a given ecosystem.
3. Students will be able to explain the interdependence of biotic and abiotic factors in maintaining a
balanced ecosystem.
Materials
1. Projector or whiteboard
2. LCD TV
3. Markers or chalk
4. Internet access
5. Paper and pencils/pens for students
Procedure
1. Introduction (10 minutes):
a. Begin by asking students to define the term "ecosystem."
b. Discuss the components of an ecosystem, including living organisms and non-living elements.
c. Introduce the concept of biotic and abiotic factors.
2. Biotic Factors (15 minutes):
a. Define biotic factors as the living organisms found in an ecosystem.
b. Provide examples of biotic factors, such as plants, animals, fungi, bacteria, and decomposers.
c. Discuss the roles of different biotic factors in an ecosystem, including producers, consumers, and
decomposers.
3. Abiotic Factors (15 minutes):
a. Define abiotic factors as the non-living components of an ecosystem.
b. Provide examples of abiotic factors, such as temperature, water, sunlight, soil, and air.
c. Explain how abiotic factors can influence the distribution and abundance of biotic factors in an
ecosystem.
4. Interdependence of Biotic and Abiotic Factors (20 minutes):
a. Discuss the interconnectedness of biotic and abiotic factors in maintaining a balanced ecosystem.
b. Use examples to illustrate how changes in one factor can affect the others.
c. For instance, a decrease in rainfall (abiotic factor) can lead to a decline in plant growth (biotic
factor), which in turn affects herbivorous animals (biotic factor).
5. Group Activity: Ecosystem Analysis (20 minutes):
a. Divide students into groups and provide each group with a specific ecosystem (e.g., a pond, a
forest, a desert).
b. Ask students to identify the biotic and abiotic factors present in their assigned ecosystem.
c. Encourage students to analyze the interactions between these factors and explain how they
contribute to the overall health and stability of the ecosystem.
6. Conclusion (5 minutes):
a. Summarize the key points discussed in the lesson.
b. Emphasize the importance of understanding both biotic and abiotic factors in preserving the
balance of ecosystems.
Assesment
a. Observe students' participation in group activities and discussions.
b. Evaluate the quality of their ecosystem analyses.
c. Assess their understanding of biotic and abiotic factors through a short quiz or written
assignment.
Choose the correct answer !
1. Which of the following is an example of abiotic things?
components of the environment? A. oxygen gas
A. flowing lava B. light
B. grass on mountain C. hydrogen gas
C. animals D. water
D. tress 7. Plants get their nitrogen from .
2. The following are abiotic factors that may affect A. rain
the population of organisms EXCEPT. B. the soil
A. temperature C. the air
B. topography D. the bedrock
C. sunlight 8. What characteristics of living things the ability to
D. prey adapt to their environmentcondition so that they
3. How can you distinguish abiotic components will continue to survive?
from biotic components of theecosystem? A. response to stimuli
A. multiply B. metabolism
B. contains cells C. adaptation
C. moves D. homeostasis
D. support life 9. When used materials are turned into new
4. What should replace the check mark? Biotic materials, like plastic bottles tuned to a
factors – tress, bacteria, animals Abiotic factors – beautiful display, the practice being used
light, water, √ is…………………………………………………………..
A. soil A. recycling
B. worms B. reducing
C. ferns C. reusing
D. trees D. reclaiming
5. Dina wants her plants to become healthy. Which 10. Which of the following are traits of abiotic
of the following may help her? components?
A. oxygen A. reproduce
B. water B. contain DNA
C. sound C. can move
D. wood D. do not grow
6. Which of the following is a basic need of all living
