ES20-AE1 Aquatic Systems and Biotic and Abiotic Factors
Analyze the
relationship
between biotic and
abiotic factors that
provide criteria to
determine the
condition of aquatic
systems
Fully meeting expectations, with
enriched understanding (EU)
You can analyze and even assess
the relationship between biotic and
abiotic factors and use this
understanding to determine the
condition of aquatic systems. This
may include:
 Proposing solutions to
challenges an aquatic system
may face
 Measuring increasingly
complex biotic and abiotic
factors and drawing strong
conclusions about relationships
in data
 Assessing increasingly complex
aspects of biodiversity in
aquatic ecosystems
 Determining the effectiveness
of legislation and standards
You show an in depth
understanding of the complexity of
aquatic systems and how the
decisions humans make today
impact tomorrow.
Feedback:
Fully meeting grade level
expectations (FM)
You can analyze the relationship
between biotic and abiotic
factors and use this
understanding to determine the
condition of aquatic systems.
You show this by:
 Assessing the
interdependence of biotic
and abiotic factors in an
aquatic ecosystem
 Measuring the diversity and
quality of an aquatic
ecosystem
 Analyzing the relationship
between humans and
aquatic ecosystems
(including pollution and
health)
 Analyzing standards and
legislation relating to
aquatic ecosystems
You can independently support
your ideas fully with relevant
details and examples.
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Mostly meeting grade level
expectations (MM)
You can recognize biotic and
abiotic factors in aquatic
ecosystems but you are still
working on making connections.
 Really explore the
connections between biotic
and abiotic factors
 Continue to practice
measuring diversity and
quality. Ensure you know
how to use the tools
 Explore how pollution
impacts aquatic ecosystems
 Explore health-related
concerns
 Look at more than one
standard for water quality
and explore legislation
relating to this topic
Explore this topic further to gain
confidence and deepen your
understanding of this topic.
Not yet meeting grade
level expectations (NY)
You are having trouble
analyzing the
relationship between
biotic and abiotic factors
in an aquatic system.
 Ensure you
understand the
difference between
biotic and abiotic
and how they are
connected
 How do you use the
tools and
equipment for
measuring? What
are safety concerns?
 How are aquatic
systems and
humans connected?
 How can you look at
connections and
support your ideas
fully?