Date: 17th Dec. 2010 School: James Convent Sr. Sec.

School

Class: Xth Period-I Time: 40m

Subject: General Science Topic: Ecology(Abiotic or physical component of Ecosystem)

General Objectives:

 As per first lesson.

Specific Objectives:

 As per first lesson.

Teaching Aids:

General: Black Board, Chalks, Roller Board etc.

Specific: Charts, Audio Video presentation.

Teaching Methods: Question and Answer, interactive discussion, demonstration and role play.

Teaching Points:-

1. Climatic Factors (Abiotic Components of Ecosystem)

2. Topographic Factors (Abiotic Components of Ecosystem)
3. Edaphic Factors (Abiotic Components of Ecosystem)

Previous Knowledge: students have basic knowledge of Abiotic factors of Ecosystem.

Introductory Question:-

PT ACTIVITY PUPIL ACTIVITY

What are non living substances of the ecosystem Some students reply Abiotic or physical factors.
are called?
What is the impact of climate on ecosystem? Some reply with example of desert climate of W.
Rajasthan.
Can you establish shape of a area or type of soil Students are perplexed and there is hush in class
affects the ecosystem?

Announcement of Topic:-

Today we will discuss and learn about Abiotic or physical component of Ecosystem i.e Climatic,
Topographic and Edaphic Factors.
Teaching Point Pupil Teacher Activity
 Climatic Factors
Students Black Board
Activity Summary
 Q-What is the relationship of Students are Climatic
rainfall in a given area and type of listening Factors:
forest found there? attentively and Precipitation,
 Q-What summers and winters replying queries Humidity,
around coastal areas are normal in put by teacher. Temperature,
comparison to other areas? Light and
 Climatic Factors: This includes all Wind
such factors which influence the
climate of a particular habitat.
Following are factors that affect
climate of a given region.
 Precipitation- When water
vapours present in the air reach
the land in any form. (Rain,
snowfall, dew etc.)It affects type
of forest.
 Atmospheric humidity- The total
amount of water vapour present
in the air is called humidity. It
affects transpiration in plants and
thus species of plants that can
survive there.
 Temperature: Temperature
decide distribution of plants and
animals. Ex. Arctic region, Sahara
etc.
 Light: Plants are affected by
intensity and duration of light.
 Wind: It affects rate of
evaporation and may deform
plants present there.

 Topographic Factors  Q-How does shape of area affect

life?
 The Topography or the shape of
area influences the presence of
Plants and Animals.
 Mount Abu has different plants
and animals from those of
neighbouring areas due to its
height from sea level which causes
low temperature.

 Edaphic Factors  Q-Can we grow Cotton in

Jaisalmer?
 Q-Does the type of soil has impact
on crops cultivation?
 Soil is a complex mixture of rock
particles, residues of plants and
 animals , mineral salts, water, air
and microorganisms.
 Soil formation is called
Edaphication.
 Type of soils affects the plants
growing there.

Recapitulating Questions:

1. Name physical component of Ecosystem?

2. What is the impact of precipitation on types of forest?
3. What is the role of Temperature on plants and animals found in Tundra and Kalahari region?
4. What is the role of soil on types of plants growing there?

Evaluating Questions:

MCQ:

Q1.) The total amount of water vapour present in the air is called.

a..) Saturation Humidity b..)Absolute Humidity c..) Both

Q2.) The duration and intensity of sun light affects

a..) Respiration b..) Transpiration c..) Both d..) Photosynthesis

Q.1) Write in detail about impact of climatic factors on Ecosystem.

Q.2) How does Topographic and Edaphic factors affect environment?

True/false

 The wind decreases the rate of evaportation.

 The metabolic activities in living being are affected by temperature.

Fill in the blanks:

 The soil formation process is called ……………………………….

 The shape of a particular region is called ………………….

Home Assignment: Describe impact of climatic factors on plants and animals in hilly areas.