Levels of an Ecosystem
Levels of an Ecosystem
Organism 20 points
 2 COLORED pictures of the organism (one for the outside flap/one for inside)
 Common name of organism
 Scientific name of organism (genus species)
 At least 3 fun facts about the organism – facts specifically about the animal that
are INTERESTING – height, weight, life span,… are NOT interesting UNLESS
they are extreme/unusual
Organism 20 points
 2 COLORED pictures of the organism (one for the outside flap/one for inside)
 Common name of organism
 Scientific name of organism (genus species)
 At least 3 fun facts about the organism – facts specifically about the animal that
are INTERESTING – height, weight, life span,… are NOT interesting UNLESS
they are extreme/unusual
Population 20 points
 2 COLORED pictures of the population (one for the outside flap/one for inside)
 Name of the population (Ex: gaggle of geese, pack of dogs, raft of otters)
 The population ranking according to IUCN website
 The population trend according to IUCN website
 At least 3 fun facts about the population - facts specifically about HOW the
animals interact with EACH OTHER – communicate, migrate, mating ritual,
leadership, care of young, defend/protect, how many live in a group, etc.
 Population flap is NOT about population numbers!
Population 20 points
 2 COLORED pictures of the population (one for the outside flap/one for inside)
 Name of the population (Ex: gaggle of geese, pack of dogs, raft of otters)
 The population ranking according to IUCN website
 The population trend according to IUCN website
 At least 3 fun facts about the population - facts specifically about HOW the
animals interact with EACH OTHER – communicate, migrate, mating ritual,
leadership, care of young, defend/protect, how many live in a group, etc.
 Population flap is NOT about population numbers!
Community 20 points
 2 COLORED pictures of the community (one for the outside flap/one for inside)
 Show a food chain or web (producer  prey  predator) in this community
 At least 1 fun fact about the community - fact specifically about how the animal
interacts with other populations in its area – predator/prey, hunting techniques,
hiding techniques, etc.
Community 20 points
 2 COLORED pictures of the community (one for the outside flap/one for inside)
 Show a food chain or web (producer  prey  predator) in this community
 At least 1 fun fact about the community - fact specifically about how the animal
interacts with other populations in its area – predator/prey, hunting techniques,
hiding techniques, etc.
Ecosystem 20 points
 2 COLORED pictures of the ecosystem (one for the outside flap/one for inside)
 Name the ecosystem/habitat (Ex: wetlands, tundra, rainforest)
 At least 3 fun facts about the ecosystem - facts specifically about how the animal
interacts with its ecosystem – pollution, disrupted habitat, where it spends most of
its time in the ecosystem, conditions of ecosystem (weather/temp/rain), etc.
Ecosystem 20 points
 2 COLORED pictures of the ecosystem (one for the outside flap/one for inside)
 Name the ecosystem/habitat (Ex: wetlands, tundra, rainforest)
 At least 3 fun facts about the ecosystem - facts specifically about how the animal
interacts with its ecosystem – pollution, disrupted habitat, where it spends most of
its time in the ecosystem, conditions of ecosystem (weather/temp/rain), etc.
Tips
1. Use at least 5 websites so you become an EXPERT on your animal.
2. READ for info! The websites RARELY come right out and say “community
facts about otters are…”!! You have to READ and then CLASSIFY your facts
into organism, population, community, or ecosystem!
3. Pictures MUST be in color and can be printed OR hand-drawn.
Tips
4. Use at least 5 websites so you become an EXPERT on your animal.
5. READ for info! The websites RARELY come right out and say “community
facts about otters are…”!! You have to READ and then CLASSIFY your facts
into organism, population, community, or ecosystem!
6. Pictures MUST be in color and can be printed OR hand-drawn.
Overall Product 20 points
 Neatness – organize your design/layout of your info and don’t just slap down
your words! Take TIME to write nicely!!
 Spelling/Grammar – check your spelling!!!
 Effort/Creativity – Did you take your time or add anything extra?
Overall Product 20 points
 Neatness – organize your design/layout of your info and don’t just slap down
your words! Take TIME to write nicely!!
 Spelling/Grammar – check your spelling!!!
 Effort/Creativity – Did you take your time or add anything extra?