Ecology and Ecosystems
Students learn about the interactions between biotic and abiotic factors, and analyze food chains and food webs.
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Students learn about the interactions between biotic and abiotic factors, and analyze food chains and food webs.
Key Questions
- What makes up an ecosystem?
- How do biotic and abiotic factors interact?
- What are food chains and food webs?
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