🎯 Learning Goals

I can...

• Identify levels of organization from organisms to ecosystems

• Explain how organisms obtain and use resources in ecosystems

• Describe relationships between living and nonliving parts of ecosystems

📋 Instructions

Read each question carefully. For multiple choice, circle the best answer. For short answers, write complete sentences. Show your thinking!

📚 Part 1: Multiple Choice & True/False

✏️ Part 2: Short Answer & Application

🔍 Extension Activity (Advanced Learners)

📝 Answer Key

1. B) Organism → Population → Community → Ecosystem

2. B) One type of organism in an area

3. False (Producers make their own energy through photosynthesis)

4. Sunlight, Water, Soil (abiotic = nonliving)

5. B) Herbivores

6. False (Energy flows one way; matter cycles)

7. Community = living things only; Ecosystem = living + nonliving

8. 5 populations (oak trees, maple trees, deer, foxes, bears)

9. Sun → Producer → Primary Consumer → Secondary Consumer

10. Food/energy, water, shelter/space (accept similar answers)

11. Break down dead material; recycle nutrients back to soil

12. All consumers would eventually die (no energy source)

13-14. Answers will vary - check for understanding of concepts

🎯 Success Criteria

Proficient: 10-12 correct answers, clear explanations

Approaching: 7-9 correct answers, some unclear explanations

Beginning: Below 7 correct answers, needs review

📚 Differentiation Support

Extra Help: Review vocabulary cards, use ecosystem diagrams

Challenge: Research a specific ecosystem and create a presentation