Unit 1 Project
Directions: You will create a Unit Summary for ecosystems and biomes that will be graded as
a test. You must include information from all sections to receive maximum credit for your project.
The assignment needs to be completed on paper and physically turned in.
Can be completed individually or with a partner, but no more than three people in a
group.
You have the option of creating your own outline for your project; some options you have but are
not limited to are
● Making a graphic organizer
● Creating a poster with visuals
● Doodle Notes
● Writing the information down on a sheet of paper
● Or whatever option you see fit as long as it's on paper, poster, etc.
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Define each of the ecological levels of organization and provide an example of each.
Describe three characteristics of niches.
Define each symbiotic relationship and list it as a positive or negative relationship.
Why is biodiversity important to the survival of an ecosystem? What are the differences
between keystone species and foundational species?
5. Describe the processes of ecological succession for both primary and secondary
succession.
6. Explain the difference between heterotrophs and autotrophs. Describe the four types of
heterotrophs and give an example of each.
7. What is the difference between a food chain and a food web? Create a food chain with 5
trophic levels and list the name of each level and the amount of energy at each level.
8. Describe each of the biogeochemical cycles (carbon, water, nitrogen, phosphorus, and
oxygen) and how they are beneficial to survival.
9. List the major terrestrial biomes. Choose one of the biomes and list the plants, animals,
temperature, rainfall, and adaptations that occur within that biome.
10. What are the two types of aquatic biomes and provide three characteristics of each of
the bodies of water that are in each biome as well as adaptations.
REMEMBER: Some questions have multiple parts and all information must be included to
receive maximum credit and must be turned in on paper.
The rubric explains in detail how your project will be graded.