Introduction to Ecology - No prep lesson

This lesson includes everything you need to introduce your students to the basic concepts of ecology without any prep on your part. Just print, copy, and teach!
Works great for both both virtual and in person instruction.

This product includes:

Guided notes – both PDF and editable word document
PowerPoint – corresponds with the notes. Most text is editable, images are not.
Worksheets – Two worksheets/activities corresponding to the lesson.
Quiz – Match the term with definition style quiz. Editable version also included.
Answer keys

Vocabulary covered in this lesson:

Ecology
Organism
Biotic
Abiotic
Biosphere
Biome
Ecosystem
Community
Population
Species
Biodiversity
Niche
Habitat
Adaptation

Standards covered:

SCI.7.5.1: Define photosynthesis, ecosystem, respiration, molecules, organism, abiotic and biotic
SCI.7.5.4: Compare and contrast abiotic and biotic
SCI 7.6.1: Define ecosystem, population, and organism.
SCI 7.6.4: Describe an ecosystem and its components.