Ecosystems

An ecosystem is a community of living and non-living things that function together. Within an eco system, organisms are interdependent and adapted to the environment. Ecosystems can be as large as a desert or a sea or as small as a tree or a pond. Examples of ecosystems are coral reefs, rainforests, deep seas, deserts, tundra, savanna and urban centers like our city.

Click Here to get some more information and pictures of these exciting living systems.





Another example of an ecosystem that we have read about in class is the rainforest.  Here is a familiar drawing that shows the different layers and levels of the rainforest that allows it to support and reproduce life.

A new type of ecosystem that we have not discussed in class is the African Savannah. Similar to other ecosystems, this unique combination of plants, animals, water and sunlight creates a special environment to keep the earth alive.  

2. Today we are going to venture into some reall cool art. You have been asking about painting, so we will look at a famous painter and try to imitate some of his popular works.  Click here to learn more about Pablo Picaso.