• The Ecology: Interactions Unit includes…
• A Three Part 2,100 Slide PowerPoint full of engaging activities,
critical class notes, review opportunities, question, answers,
games, and much more.
• 12 Page bundled homework that chronologically follows the
slideshow for nightly review. Modified version provided as well
as answer keys.
• 8 pages of unit notes with visuals for students and support
professionals
• 7 Worksheets that follow slideshow for classwork.
• 2 PowerPoint Review Games with Answer Keys
• Flashcards, Rubrics, video links, templates, materials list, First
Day PowerPoint, guide, and much more.
– http://www.sciencepowerpoint.com/Ecology_Interacti
ons_Unit.html
• More Units Available at…
Earth Science: The Soil Science and Glaciers Unit, The Geology Topics
Unit, The Astronomy Topics Unit, The Weather and Climate Unit, and The
River Unit, The Water Molecule Unit.
Physical Science: The Laws of Motion and Machines Unit, The Atoms
and Periodic Table Unit, The Energy and the Environment Unit, and The
Introduction to Science / Metric Unit.
Life Science: The Infectious Diseases Unit, The Cellular Biology Unit,
The DNA and Genetics Unit, The Life Topics Unit, The Plant Unit, The
Taxonomy and Classification Unit, Ecology: Feeding Levels Unit, Ecology:
Interactions Unit, Ecology: Abiotic Factors, The Evolution and Natural
Selection Unit and Human Body Systems and Health Topics Unit
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Ecological Succession Review Game
TIMES HAVE
CHANGED
PRIME TIME
ON STAGE
GET YOUR
SUCCESS ON
THEN AND
NOW
-BONUS-
1
6
11
16
*21
2
7
12
17
*22
3
8
13
18
*23
4
9
14
19
*24
5
10
15
20
*25
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Questions 1-20 = 5pts Each
Final Category (Bonus) = 1pt Each
Final Questions = 5 pt wager
Find the Owl =
Secretly write “Owl” in the correct box
worth 1pt.
Ecological Succession Review Game
TIMES HAVE
CHANGED
PRIME TIME
ON STAGE
GET YOUR
SUCCESS ON
THEN AND
NOW
-BONUS-
1
6
11
16
*21
2
7
12
17
*22
3
8
13
18
*23
4
9
14
19
*24
5
10
15
20
*25
Copyright © 2010 Ryan P. Murphy
Ecological Succession Review Game
TIMES HAVE
CHANGED
PRIME TIME
ON STAGE
GET YOUR
SUCCESS ON
THEN AND
NOW
-BONUS-
1
6
11
16
*21
2
7
12
17
*22
3
8
13
18
*23
4
9
14
19
*24
5
10
15
20
*25
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A nuclear accident at Chernobyl required
everyone in Pripyat to evacuate. This is now an
example of what happens to a city after humans.
3
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• Chemical weathering weakens rocks which
facilitates entry of water and further mechanical
weathering.
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• This is the gradual replacement of one community
of living things by another community.
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• Type of succession that occurs in an area that
previously colonized life but is now disturbed.
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• Which of the following is not a reason why
regrowth is usually faster in secondary succession.
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• Which of the following is not a reason why
regrowth is usually faster in secondary succession.
– A.) The area still has a soil base.
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• Which of the following is not a reason why
regrowth is usually faster in secondary succession.
– A.) The area still has a soil base.
– B.) Seeds can be found in the soil
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• Which of the following is not a reason why
regrowth is usually faster in secondary succession.
– A.) The area still has a soil base.
– B.) Seeds can be found in the soil
– C.) Secondary Shrubs create the soil making process.
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• Which of the following is not a reason why
regrowth is usually faster in secondary succession.
–
–
–
–
A.) The area still has a soil base.
B.) Seeds can be found in the soil
C.) Secondary Shrubs create the soil making process.
D.) Soil Microbes are still present
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• Which of the following is not a reason why
regrowth is usually faster in secondary succession.
–
–
–
–
–
A.) The area still has a soil base.
B.) Seeds can be found in the soil
C.) Secondary Shrubs create the soil making process.
D.) Soil Microbes are still present
E.) Stumps and roots and some plants can re-grow.
Copyright © 2010 Ryan P. Murphy
Ecological Succession Review Game
TIMES HAVE
CHANGED
PRIME TIME
ON STAGE
GET YOUR
SUCCESS ON
THEN AND
NOW
-BONUS-
1
6
11
16
*21
2
7
12
17
*22
3
8
13
18
*23
4
9
14
19
*24
5
10
15
20
*25
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• This is the general name for the first species to
colonize after a disturbance.
• Acids secreted by these attack the rock
(chemical weathering) and create soil fragments.
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• Name the material below.
A brown or black organic substance consisting of
partially or wholly decayed vegetable or animal
matter that provides nutrients for plants and
increases the ability to retain water.
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• The growth, death, and decay of these help to
produce organic matter / soil.
– They also help to retain soil moisture.
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• You may find grasses, yearly plants, weeds, and
flowers in this stage of ecological succession.
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Ecological Succession Review Game
TIMES HAVE
CHANGED
PRIME TIME
ON STAGE
GET YOUR
SUCCESS ON
THEN AND
NOW
-BONUS-
1
6
11
16
*21
2
7
12
17
*22
3
8
13
18
*23
4
9
14
19
*24
5
10
15
20
*25
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• Name this stage of Ecological Succession.
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• This area is transitioning from a __________
community to a ____________ community.
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• S hade T olerant H ardwoods
– Oak, Hickory, Ash.
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• S hade T olerant H ardwoods
– Oak, Hickory, Ash.
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• S hade T olerant H ardwoods
– Oak, Hickory, Ash.
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• S hade T olerant H ardwoods
– Oak, Hickory, Ash.
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• S hade T olerant H ardwoods
– Oak, Hickory, Ash.
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• S hade T olerant H ardwoods
– Oak, Hickory, Ash.
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• S hade T olerant H ardwoods
– Oak, Hickory, Ash.
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• S hade T olerant H ardwoods
– Oak, Hickory, Ash.
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• Name this stage of ecological succession.
– Soil base now forms.
– Sumac, Willow, Dogwood, Apple, Blackberries
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• This is the final community that exists. These
trees such as Beech and Maple can survive low
light conditions.
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Ecological Succession Review Game
TIMES HAVE
CHANGED
PRIME TIME
ON STAGE
GET YOUR
SUCCESS ON
THEN AND
NOW
-BONUS-
1
6
11
16
*21
2
7
12
17
*22
3
8
13
18
*23
4
9
14
19
*24
5
10
15
20
*25
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• Which of the following is a way to restart
succession.
• A.) Volcanic Event
• B.) Forest Fire
• C.) Erosion
• D.) Logging / Human Impact
• E.) All of the above.
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• Which of the following is a way to restart
succession.
• A.) Volcanic Event
• B.) Forest Fire
• C.) Erosion
• D.) Logging / Human Impact
• E.) All of the above.
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• Which of the following is a way to restart
succession.
• A.) Volcanic Event
• B.) Forest Fire
• C.) Erosion
• D.) Logging / Human Impact
• E.) All of the above.
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• Which of the following is a way to restart
succession.
• A.) Volcanic Event
• B.) Forest Fire
• C.) Erosion
• D.) Logging / Human Impact
• E.) All of the above.
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• Which of the following is a way to restart
succession.
• A.) Volcanic Event
• B.) Forest Fire
• C.) Erosion
• D.) Logging / Human Impact
• E.) All of the above.
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• Which of the following is a way to restart
succession.
• A.) Volcanic Event
• B.) Forest Fire
• C.) Erosion
• D.) Logging / Human Impact
• E.) All of the above.
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• Some seeds require this type of event to
germinate.
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• Which is not part of the “Let it Burn Philosophy.”
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• Which is not part of the “Let it Burn Philosophy.”
A.) Large destructive fires result from fuel
accumulations above historic levels.
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• Which is not part of the “Let it Burn Philosophy.”
A.) Large destructive fires result from fuel
accumulations above historic levels.
B.) Both firefighters and the public risk loss of life or
serious injury.
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• Which is not part of the “Let it Burn Philosophy.”
A.) Large destructive fires result from fuel
accumulations above historic levels.
B.) Both firefighters and the public risk loss of life or
serious injury.
C.) Fire poses a serious risk to the ecology of a forest
and should be put out immediately.
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• Which is not part of the “Let it Burn Philosophy.”
A.) Large destructive fires result from fuel
accumulations above historic levels.
B.) Both firefighters and the public risk loss of life or
serious injury.
C.) Fire poses a serious risk to the ecology of a forest
and should be put out immediately.
D.) Intense or long-lasting smoke caused by large
uncontrolled fire can impact air quality and seriously
affect respiratory health.
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• Which is not part of the “Let it Burn Philosophy.”
A.) Large destructive fires result from fuel
accumulations above historic levels.
B.) Both firefighters and the public risk loss of life or
serious injury.
C.) Fire poses a serious risk to the ecology of a forest
and should be put out immediately.
D.) Intense or long-lasting smoke caused by large
uncontrolled fire can impact air quality and seriously
affect respiratory health.
E.)The costs of controlling larger and more damaging
wildland fires have risen dramatically.
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• Which letter is the correct order for aquatic
succession?
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• Which letter is the correct order for aquatic
succession?
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• Which letter is the correct order for aquatic
succession?
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• Which letter is the correct order for aquatic
succession?
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• Which letter is the correct order for aquatic
succession?
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• Which letter is the correct order for aquatic
succession?
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• Which letter is the correct order for aquatic
succession?
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• Which lake is Olgiotrophic, Mesotrophic, and
Eutrophic?
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Ecological Succession Review Game
TIMES HAVE
CHANGED
PRIME TIME
ON STAGE
GET YOUR
SUCCESS ON
THEN AND
NOW
-BONUS-
1
6
11
16
*21
2
7
12
17
*22
3
8
13
18
*23
4
9
14
19
*24
5
10
15
20
*25
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• Name this person then?
Ecological Succession Review Game
TIMES HAVE
CHANGED
PRIME TIME
ON STAGE
GET YOUR
SUCCESS ON
THEN AND
NOW
-BONUS-
1
6
11
16
*21
2
7
12
17
*22
3
8
13
18
*23
4
9
14
19
*24
5
10
15
20
*25
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“This is a 5 pt
wager
question.”
“Please
make your
wager now.”
• Please name this stage / community of
ecological succession based on this description.
– A soil base has formed. No canopy of trees above,
many animal and plant species on the ground such
as goldenrod and insects.
Ecological Succession Review Game
TIMES HAVE
CHANGED
PRIME TIME
ON STAGE
GET YOUR
SUCCESS ON
THEN AND
NOW
-BONUS-
1
6
11
16
*21
2
7
12
17
*22
3
8
13
18
*23
4
9
14
19
*24
5
10
15
20
*25
Copyright © 2010 Ryan P. Murphy
Questions 1-20 = 5pts Each
Final Category (Bonus) = 1pt Each
Final Questions = 5 pt wager
Find the Owl =
Secretly write “Owl” in the correct box
worth 1pt.
Ecological Succession Review Game
TIMES HAVE
CHANGED
PRIME TIME
ON STAGE
GET YOUR
SUCCESS ON
THEN AND
NOW
-BONUS-
1
6
11
16
*21
2
7
12
17
*22
3
8
13
18
*23
4
9
14
19
*24
5
10
15
20
*25
Copyright © 2010 Ryan P. Murphy
Ecological Succession Review Game
TIMES HAVE
CHANGED
PRIME TIME
ON STAGE
GET YOUR
SUCCESS ON
THEN AND
NOW
-BONUS-
1
6
11
16
*21
2
7
12
17
*22
3
8
13
18
*23
4
9
14
19
*24
5
10
15
20
*25
Copyright © 2010 Ryan P. Murphy
A nuclear accident at Chernobyl required
everyone in Pripyat to evacuate. This is now an
example of what happens to a city after humans.
3
Copyright © 2010 Ryan P. Murphy
A nuclear accident at Chernobyl required
everyone in Pripyat to evacuate. This is now an
example of what happens to a city after humans.
3
Copyright © 2010 Ryan P. Murphy
A nuclear accident at Chernobyl required
everyone in Pripyat to evacuate. This is now an
example of what happens to a city after humans.
3
Copyright © 2010 Ryan P. Murphy
• Chemical weathering weakens rocks which
facilitates entry of water and further mechanical
weathering.
Copyright © 2010 Ryan P. Murphy
• Chemical weathering weakens rocks which
facilitates entry of water and further mechanical
weathering.
Copyright © 2010 Ryan P. Murphy
• Chemical weathering weakens rocks which
facilitates entry of water and further mechanical
weathering.
Copyright © 2010 Ryan P. Murphy
• This is the gradual replacement of one community
of living things by another community.
Copyright © 2010 Ryan P. Murphy
• This is the gradual replacement of one community
of living things by another community.
Copyright © 2010 Ryan P. Murphy
• Type of succession that occurs in an area that
previously colonized life but is now disturbed.
Copyright © 2010 Ryan P. Murphy
• Type of succession that occurs in an area that
previously colonized life but is now disturbed.
Copyright © 2010 Ryan P. Murphy
• Which of the following is not a reason why
regrowth is usually faster in secondary succession.
Copyright © 2010 Ryan P. Murphy
• Which of the following is not a reason why
regrowth is usually faster in secondary succession.
– A.) The area still has a soil base.
Copyright © 2010 Ryan P. Murphy
• Which of the following is not a reason why
regrowth is usually faster in secondary succession.
– A.) The area still has a soil base.
– B.) Seeds can be found in the soil
Copyright © 2010 Ryan P. Murphy
• Which of the following is not a reason why
regrowth is usually faster in secondary succession.
– A.) The area still has a soil base.
– B.) Seeds can be found in the soil
– C.) Secondary Shrubs create the soil making process.
Copyright © 2010 Ryan P. Murphy
• Which of the following is not a reason why
regrowth is usually faster in secondary succession.
–
–
–
–
A.) The area still has a soil base.
B.) Seeds can be found in the soil
C.) Secondary Shrubs create the soil making process.
D.) Soil Microbes are still present
Copyright © 2010 Ryan P. Murphy
• Which of the following is not a reason why
regrowth is usually faster in secondary succession.
–
–
–
–
–
A.) The area still has a soil base.
B.) Seeds can be found in the soil
C.) Secondary Shrubs create the soil making process.
D.) Soil Microbes are still present
E.) Stumps and roots and some plants can re-grow.
Copyright © 2010 Ryan P. Murphy
• Which of the following is not a reason why
regrowth is usually faster in secondary succession.
–
–
–
–
–
A.) The area still has a soil base.
B.) Seeds can be found in the soil
C.) Secondary Shrubs create the soil making process.
D.) Soil Microbes are still present
E.) Stumps and roots and some plants can re-grow.
Copyright © 2010 Ryan P. Murphy
• Which of the following is not a reason why
regrowth is usually faster in secondary succession.
–
–
–
–
–
A.) The area still has a soil base.
B.) Seeds can be found in the soil
C.) Secondary Shrubs create the soil making process.
D.) Soil Microbes are still present
E.) Stumps and roots and some plants can re-grow.
Copyright © 2010 Ryan P. Murphy
Ecological Succession Review Game
TIMES HAVE
CHANGED
PRIME TIME
ON STAGE
GET YOUR
SUCCESS ON
THEN AND
NOW
-BONUS-
1
6
11
16
*21
2
7
12
17
*22
3
8
13
18
*23
4
9
14
19
*24
5
10
15
20
*25
Copyright © 2010 Ryan P. Murphy
• This is the general name for the first species to
colonize after a disturbance.
• This is the general name for the first species to
colonize after a disturbance.
• The Ecology: Interactions Unit includes…
• A Three Part 2,100 Slide PowerPoint full of engaging activities,
critical class notes, review opportunities, question, answers,
games, and much more.
• 12 Page bundled homework that chronologically follows the
slideshow for nightly review. Modified version provided as well
as answer keys.
• 8 pages of unit notes with visuals for students and support
professionals
• 7 Worksheets that follow slideshow for classwork.
• 2 PowerPoint Review Games with Answer Keys
• Flashcards, Rubrics, video links, templates, materials list, First
Day PowerPoint, guide, and much more.
– http://www.sciencepowerpoint.com/Ecology_Interacti
ons_Unit.html
• More Units Available at…
Earth Science: The Soil Science and Glaciers Unit, The Geology Topics
Unit, The Astronomy Topics Unit, The Weather and Climate Unit, and The
River Unit, The Water Molecule Unit.
Physical Science: The Laws of Motion and Machines Unit, The Atoms
and Periodic Table Unit, The Energy and the Environment Unit, and The
Introduction to Science / Metric Unit.
Life Science: The Infectious Diseases Unit, The Cellular Biology Unit,
The DNA and Genetics Unit, The Life Topics Unit, The Plant Unit, The
Taxonomy and Classification Unit, Ecology: Feeding Levels Unit, Ecology:
Interactions Unit, Ecology: Abiotic Factors, The Evolution and Natural
Selection Unit and Human Body Systems and Health Topics Unit
Copyright © 2011 www.sicnepowerpoint.com LLC.