Lesson 4.9.1

Lesson 1 - Water : An Essential Abiotic Factor ?

Get Focused

Water is one of the most unique substances in the universe. It's unique characteristics make it very well suited to support various processes associated with living systems. In this lesson we will investigate some of them.

Consider the following essential questions as you complete Lesson 1:

  • What is an abiotic factor ?
  • What is a nutrient ?
  • What is an ecosystem ?
  • How is an algal bloom caused


Explore

Click on the link below to explore the content.

Content link for lesson 4.9.1

Vocabulary

Below is the link to the Science 20 glossary. Make sure you can define the terms associated with this lesson from the glossary

Science 20 Glossary

Read

Read pages 406 - 412 in the Science 20 textbook

Topic 4.9.1 Text

Video Watch and Listen

Video or multimedia content

Sci20 tut# 4.9.1 Tutorial Video

 

Self Check

Try the knowledge questions on page 412 of your text book to check your comprehension

Reflect and Connect

Algal blooms have be connected with run off from fertilized crops. What are some possible solutions to this problem that still allow agricultural operations to be conducted in a cost effective manner? Post your answer to the discussion forum.

Module 9 : Lesson 1 Assignment.

Once you have completed all of the learning activities for this lesson, you can complete the online assignment.

Sci20 4.9.1 online assignment

Lesson Summary

In this lesson you learned about the importance of water to living systems.

Lesson 2 will look at the biotic factors of ecosystems.