🌿 Part 1: Understanding Ecosystems

1. What is an ecosystem? Write your definition below:

2. Circle the correct answer: Which of these is NOT a component of an ecosystem?

Plants and animals (biotic factors)

Water and soil (abiotic factors)

Plastic toys made in a factory

Sunlight and temperature

3. Fill in the blanks using the words: biotic, abiotic, habitat, interdependence

Living things in an ecosystem are called _____________ factors, while non-living things like rocks and water are called _____________ factors. The place where an organism lives is called its _____________. When living things depend on each other for survival, this is called _____________.

🏞️ Part 2: New Zealand Ecosystems

4. Check all the types of ecosystems that can be found in New Zealand:

Native forest ecosystems

Marine (ocean) ecosystems

Desert ecosystems

Freshwater lake ecosystems

Wetland ecosystems

Urban (city) ecosystems

Mountain ecosystems

5. Match each New Zealand ecosystem with its main characteristics:

1. Kauri Forest

2. Fiordland Marine

3. Canterbury Wetlands

4. Auckland Urban Parks

A. Mix of native and introduced species in city

B. Large ancient trees and native birds

C. Underwater kelp forests and marine life

D. Water-loving plants and migratory birds

🎨 Part 3: My Local Ecosystem Connection

6. Draw and label a local ecosystem that you know well (your backyard, local park, beach, etc.):

7. Describe your personal connection to this ecosystem. What lives there? How do things depend on each other? Why is it special to you?

🔬 Part 4: Ecosystem Interactions

8. Give an example of how living things in an ecosystem depend on each other:

9. True or False: Circle your answers

Ecosystems only include living things:

True

False

All ecosystems in New Zealand are exactly the same:

True

False

Humans can be part of ecosystems:

True

False

Plants and animals need each other to survive:

True

False

10. Reflection: What is one new thing you learned about ecosystems today? What is one question you still have?

Exploring Ecosystem Components

Exploring Ecosystem Components

🌿 Part 1: Understanding Ecosystems

🏞️ Part 2: New Zealand Ecosystems

🎨 Part 3: My Local Ecosystem Connection

🔬 Part 4: Ecosystem Interactions

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