hippocampus

The course will begin with an overview of abiotic factors.  You will need to go to www.hippocampus.org/biology.  Look for the presentations bar, then NROC collection.  When you find the Biology AP look for the section called "The Natural Setting: Overview".  Watch each of the following videos: Overview, Abiotic Factors Affecting Living Systems, Terrestrial Biomes, Aquatic Biomes, The Natural Setting: Summary.  For each section write notes that outline the vocabulary and definitions.  Think about how each of the factors interact with each other and the results of those interactions.

This should give you a good idea of the important elements of a biome.  What biome does our area fit into?  Does anyone know what this plant is?