1.Look up the word eco in your dictionary and write down what it means. If it gives you another word that you are unsure of, then look this one up too.

2. Look up the word system in your dictionary and write down what it means.

3. From these meanings, what do you think the word 'ecosystem' may mean?

4. Read the definition below of what an ecosystem is.

An ecosystem is the combination of living and non-living elements in an environment. The interaction that occurs between each and every part of an environment is what creates an ecosystem.

5. You are going to explore an ecosystem in Tom Price before identifying and researching ecosystems that exist on Kangaroo Island.

6. Use the framework provided to collect data.

Location: King's Lake

General Description:

Climate:

Soil type/s (clay,sand,rock):

Water:

Draw a picture of King's Lake with as many elements as possible.

In what ways would the animals, plants and non-living elements at King's Lake need to interact?

7. Now that you have a better understanding of ecosystems, write a definition in your own words of what an ecosystem is.