Download the GCSE Geography Ecosystems: Introduction Resources module
This module contains:
- An editable PowerPoint lesson presentation
- Editable revision handouts
- A glossary which covers the key terminologies of the module
- Topic mindmaps for visualising the key concepts
- Printable flashcards to help students engage active recall
- A quiz with answer key to test knowledge and understanding of the module
Ecosystems: Introduction
Ecosystem - natural environment with living communities of diverse plants and animals that share common characteristics and interact within that area.
Components of an ecosystem:
- Biotic - living elements of the ecosystem - flora (plants), fauna (animals), and bacteria.
- Abiotic - non-living elements of the ecosystems - climate (sunlight, temperature, rainfall), soil, water, etc.
This GCSE Ecosystems module introduces ecoystems to your students, explaining:
- What are ecosystems, and how do they relate with a natural system?
- What are the different characteristics of ecosystems?
- How are UK ecosystems and global ecosystems distributed?
- How are ecosystems used, modified and changed for human consumption?
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More Ecosystems Modules
Introduction is one lesson in our Ecosystems module. The other theory lessons can be found below: