Module 17 - Doblon, Al Grace A. Beed 2a

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MODULE 17
Ecosystem
Pre-CompetencyAssessment
Answer the following:
1. Enumerate the basic needs of people, animals and plants.

Every living being has basic requirements. To survive, humans require
food, drink, shelter, oxygen, space, and comfortable temperatures. Other creatures
may have similar requirements. These needs may include: air, water, nutrition,
food, light, shelter, space, specific temperatures, and so on, depending on the
creature.
2. Compare and contrast the basic needs of people, animals, and plants.
PEOPLE
 Education
 Clothes
 Foods
 Shelter
 Healthcare
Air/Oxygen
 Water
ANIMALS
PLANTS
 Sunlight
 Nutrients
 Soil
 Space to Grow
 Organisms
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3. What are the components/parts of an ecosystem?
It is made up of two main components: biotic (alive) and nonbiotic

(nonliving) components. Plants, animals, and decomposers are examples of biotic
components. Air, water, and land are examples of nonliving components.
4. Give and describe at least three different types of an ecosystem.
Terrestrial Ecosystems
Terrestrial ecosystems are exclusively land-based ecosystems. There are
different types of terrestrial ecosystems distributed around various geological
zones. They are as follows:
 Forest Ecosystems
 Grassland Ecosystems
 Tundra Ecosystems
 Desert Ecosystem
Forest Ecosystem
A forest ecosystem consists of several plants, animals and microorganisms
that live in coordination with the abiotic factors of the environment. Forests help
in maintaining the temperature of the earth and are the major carbon sink.
Grassland Ecosystem
In a grassland ecosystem, the vegetation is dominated by grasses and
herbs. Temperate grasslands, savanna grasslands are some of the examples of
grassland ecosystems.
5. Do people, animals, and plants live in the same or different habitat? Explain.
Human habitats are places where humans can live and find all they require
to exist. Although most human habitats are similar to animal environments, such
as woods and grasslands, humans and animals live in quite different types of
shelters. Animals, too, require these items.
Animals tend to live in distinct places in the wild. Plants of many types
thrive naturally in various environments. Plants and animals will pick where they
reside based on the availability of water, food, and climate. A habitat is the
environment in which a plant or animal lives.

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Explore (Tasks/Activities
1. Create a simple brochure showing an ecosystem in your community, its components,
process of ecosystems, and level of organization in an ecosystem.
Rubrics Points
Content 50
Creativity 25
Grammar 10
Organization 15

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Discussion Board
Answer the following:
1. Enumerate human intervention that can disrupt balance of an ecosystem.
Human activities on land and in the sea can have a significant impact on
ecosystems. Many issues confront ecosystems, including climate change, ocean
acidification, permafrost melting, habitat loss, eutrophication, stormwater runoff, air
pollution, pollutants, and invasive species.
There are five major ways that business activity can threaten ecosystems:
climate change, pollution, habitat destruction, overexploitation, and introduction
of invasive species. Climate change from human activity has already had an
impact on the climate and is projected to cause significant harm to the earth
system over the next century if not mitigated. Habitat destruction,
overexploitation, and introduction of invasive species all negatively impact local
ecosystems and should be considered in sustainable business activities.
2. How newly introduced species throw off the balance of an ecosystem?

Newly introduced creatures can throw an ecosystem's balance off.
Humans also have an impact on ecosystems by introducing invasive species.
Invasive species are living organisms that are not native to the ecosystem. They
destabilize the natural order.
Post-CompetencyAssessment
1. What is energy of pyramid?
An energy pyramid is a diagram that depicts the movement of energy in an
ecosystem from one trophic, or feeding, level to the next. The model is a graph
that compares how much energy organisms use at different trophic levels.
2. Discuss what will happen to the living things if the environment can no longer
provide our needs?

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Students frequently regard organisms as merely animals that interact with

the physical environment and plants, failing to recognize the intricate
interdependence that exists among members of and across species.
The environment we place ourselves in greatly influences who we

become. It shapes our thoughts, behavior, and successes. If the environment can
no longer provide our needs everything will collapse. Ecosystems are land and
water settings where living and nonliving things interact. There are specific
conditions (“abiotic factors”) in every ecosystem, as well as a range of living entities
(“organisms”) that have evolved to survive in those conditions. The quality and
quantity of air, sunlight, water, and soil, as well as the topography and climate,
are all abiotic variables.
Organisms depend on other organisms and on the nonliving things in an
ecosystem to meet their basic needs for food, water and protection. Plants use
energy from the sun to produce their own food from air and water. The type of
soil, amount of water and temperature range in an area determine the plants that
grow there.
Environments are always changing. Some changes occur naturally
(examples include disease outbreaks, violent storms, forest fires sparked by
lightning). Other changes are caused by human activity (examples include
establishing conservation areas, passing laws to control pollution, clearing forests
for agriculture or construction, applying chemicals to lawns and crops, burning
fossil fuels, etc.).
3. Identify human activities to protect and conserve the environment.

Keep your garden or greenspace chemical free.
Cut down on your use of herbicides and pesticides. These chemicals kill
butterflies, moths and other pollinating insects, such as ladybirds, beetles and
spiders – the natural enemies of your garden pests.
Don’t buy single-use plastics.

Pop a flask or reusable bottle in your bag next time you are out and
about. Make this a habit and cut your weekly bottle buying altogether,
stopping 52 bottles ending up in landfills and oceans.
Shop locally, shop organically.

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If you have the chance, buying fresh organic food is a great way to
support local farmers, reduce your carbon footprint and support nature with
your food choices.
Record the wildlife near you.

Recording the wildlife where you live provides vital information
which helps conservationists protect the environment. The information is
used by the government to reveal the health of the environment at national,
UK and European levels.
Re-use and Recycle.

Reducing the amount of “stuff” you consume has the greatest benefits
for the planet. It’s best to avoid waste in the first place, so think more
carefully about your purchases
Reduce your carbon footprint.

Even the smallest effort to reduce your carbon footprint can make a
difference.
Avoid peat-based composts.

A healthy peatland bog can store huge amounts of rainwater which
can reduce flooding risk. Bogs are also very valuable in the fight against
climate change as they lock up vast amounts of carbon. In fact, they can store
far more carbon than trees.
Plant pollinator-friendly plants.

Help butterflies, moths and other pollinators without breaking the
bank, by adding a container of nectar plants to your doorstep, balcony or
back garden this spring. Plots for Pollinators are a project for everyone; you
don’t need a garden or green fingers to be able to grow a plant that will help
our struggling butterflies and bees.
Volunteer for a wildlife or environmental organization.

Butterfly Conservation relies on the support of thousands of
volunteers who contribute an estimated 175,000 days of time per year which
is the same as 800 full-time staff. Without them, we could not do our work.
Inspire others.
Helping to save butterflies, moths and other wildlife can be fun
whether you are five or 105. Share your love of the natural world with those

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around you, encourage your family and friends to take part in outdoor
activities. Encouraging others to see the value and beauty of nature and its
wildlife may be the most important way to help save it.

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Republic of the Philippines

CENTRAL BICOL STATE UNIVERSITY OF AGRICULTURE

1. Enumerate the basic needs of people, animals and plants.

DOBLON, AL GRACE A. BEED 2A

3. What are the components/parts of an ecosystem?

It is made up of two main components: biotic (alive) and nonbiotic

4. Give and describe at least three different types of an ecosystem.

DOBLON, AL GRACE A. BEED 2A

DOBLON, AL GRACE A. BEED 2A

DOBLON, AL GRACE A. BEED 2A

2. How newly introduced species throw off the balance of an ecosystem?

DOBLON, AL GRACE A. BEED 2A

Students frequently regard organisms as merely animals that interact with

The environment we place ourselves in greatly influences who we

3. Identify human activities to protect and conserve the environment.

Don’t buy single-use plastics.

Shop locally, shop organically.

DOBLON, AL GRACE A. BEED 2A

Record the wildlife near you.

Re-use and Recycle.

Reduce your carbon footprint.

Avoid peat-based composts.

Plant pollinator-friendly plants.

Volunteer for a wildlife or environmental organization.

DOBLON, AL GRACE A. BEED 2A

DOBLON, AL GRACE A. BEED 2A

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