Biotic or abiotic factor

6. you notice algae growing on the sides of the tank and the rocks. is this an example of a biotic or abiotic factor? how do you know?

7. you decide to buy a snail to eat the algae on the sides of the tank and rocks. is this an example of a biotic or abiotic factor? how do you know?

8. while you’re at school the lightbulb for the fish tank burns out. is this an example of a biotic or abiotic factor? how do you know?

6. Algae are biotic factors. They are living organisms which have the capability to produce food through photosynthesis. It acts as a producer. Also they appear on the wall of tank  through reproduction , which is characteristics of living being.

7. Snail is also a biotic factor like algae. They are classified as consumers. They feed on algae to survive with in the tank. They move while feeding on algae and movement is an important trait of living being.  

8. Light Bulb is an abiotic factor. Though it is an essential requirement for fish to survive but since it is not a living being , it is considered as abiotic. While fish  on the other hand is a biotic factor as it possess life in it.  

picture a world where computers are building made-to-order personalized robotic arms and synthetic organs, drones are circulating above mars! due to the rapid growth of technology, the future has never been more unpredictable, and it presents a huge challenge in education: we are teaching students how to work in a future that we have never been unsure of. it is widely predicted that in eight years’ time, there will be more jobs in the fields of science, mathematics, technology and engineering than in any other discipline. and, as the technology continues to develop, it will soon become clear that addressing social problems will involve more innovative thinking, and analytical and technical knowledge than ever before. undeniably, there are no subjects that encourage innovative and creative thinking, deep thought, problem solving and independence more than the stem subjects. while it is widely commented on that there is a need to reimagine the ways stem subjects are taught in schools by embracing a more interactive and innovative approach to appeal to more students, it should come as no surprise that some of the most reputable educational organizations in the world are already implementing changes to embrace stem. harvard, for example, announced in 2014 that they were increasing their computer science faculty by over 50% and has since introduced computer science as a core subject for all freshmen. the urgency of supporting stem subjects at a young age is becoming more relevant than ever, as adopting a keen interest in the curricula needs to happen early. however, beyond the age issue is one of gender.

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