Did you miss a day of school? Looking to get caught up?
Missing your copy of an assignment from science class?
Take a look below for some info to get back on track.
***IMPORTANT - this info is just a watered-down reminder of what we talked about in class. It is your responsibility to take part as much as possible, do the readings, look up the information and complete the assignments with detail in order to be successful. ***
Missing your copy of an assignment from science class?
Take a look below for some info to get back on track.
***IMPORTANT - this info is just a watered-down reminder of what we talked about in class. It is your responsibility to take part as much as possible, do the readings, look up the information and complete the assignments with detail in order to be successful. ***
1. 6 TRAITS OF ALL LIVING THINGS...
Practice...
1)Example 1: Maple Tree
Example 2: Chickens
Think about these living things. How do they fit into the 6 traits you see above?
2) Is grass a living thing? How do you know?
1)Example 1: Maple Tree
Example 2: Chickens
Think about these living things. How do they fit into the 6 traits you see above?
2) Is grass a living thing? How do you know?
2. WHAT DO ALL LIVING THINGS NEED?
1. Sunlight
2. Air
3. Water
4. Food
5. Ideal temperature/habitat
2. Air
3. Water
4. Food
5. Ideal temperature/habitat
Practice...
1) Think of your favourite living thing (an animal, a person, a pet, etc) and apply these five rules to it.
2) How does a black bear fit into these five rules?
3) How do you think basic needs determine where organisms live?
4) How do animals get energy from sunlight?
1) Think of your favourite living thing (an animal, a person, a pet, etc) and apply these five rules to it.
2) How does a black bear fit into these five rules?
3) How do you think basic needs determine where organisms live?
4) How do animals get energy from sunlight?
3. BIODIVERSITY WITH BILL
Challenge...
What does the term BIODIVERSITY mean?
Watch the Bill Nye episode and follow along with the T/F page below. You should complete your T/F page and put it in the hand in bin for Mr. Moore to see.
What does the term BIODIVERSITY mean?
Watch the Bill Nye episode and follow along with the T/F page below. You should complete your T/F page and put it in the hand in bin for Mr. Moore to see.
4. GETTING TO KNOW ECOSYSTEMS
Task 1 - Important Ecosystem Terms
Use your textbook from the classroom or research online to understand the important ecosystems terms in the worksheet below. It is important that you spend the time discovering these terms now, because you will need to make use of them for a project later in the unit.
Before you begin your search...what does the term ECOSYSTEM mean? The student below will let you know in the first 15 seconds of their video...
Use your textbook from the classroom or research online to understand the important ecosystems terms in the worksheet below. It is important that you spend the time discovering these terms now, because you will need to make use of them for a project later in the unit.
Before you begin your search...what does the term ECOSYSTEM mean? The student below will let you know in the first 15 seconds of their video...
Task 2 - Thinking About Abiotic and Biotic Factors
While viewing the videos below, use this T-Chart to record the different ABIOTIC and BIOTIC factors you see.
Important: Think about all of the abiotic factors you find in the videos. How do abiotic factors influence, contribute to or change ecosystems?
While viewing the videos below, use this T-Chart to record the different ABIOTIC and BIOTIC factors you see.
Important: Think about all of the abiotic factors you find in the videos. How do abiotic factors influence, contribute to or change ecosystems?
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After viewing the videos, practice your abiotic/biotic skills with the practice page below
Task 3 - Interactions Within Ecosystems
How do different organisms interact with each other? What are the different types of relationships that organisms take part in?
1) Complete the reading and questions below
How do different organisms interact with each other? What are the different types of relationships that organisms take part in?
1) Complete the reading and questions below
2) The Predator/Prey Cycle
Download/print a copy of this BLANK PREDATOR-PREY CYCLE.
Think about a Barred Owl and a Field Mouse. Which is the predator and which is the prey? How do you know?
Use your blank predator/prey cycle to write your thoughts on how the owl and mouse fit into each step.
Download/print a copy of this BLANK PREDATOR-PREY CYCLE.
Think about a Barred Owl and a Field Mouse. Which is the predator and which is the prey? How do you know?
Use your blank predator/prey cycle to write your thoughts on how the owl and mouse fit into each step.
Can you think of another pair of living things that fit into the predator-prey cycle?
3) Understanding Symbiosis
Check out the video below from Untamed Science. As you watch, create notes on the meanings of MUTUALISM, COMMENSALISM and PARASITISM.
Symbiosis is happening all around us! Use the Good Buddies page below to apply what you learned in the symbiosis video.
After completing the buddies page, head to the National Geographic link below to discover different examples of how organisms interact. While viewing each video, think about which type of interaction you're seeing between organisms. When finished test your symbiosis skills with the SYMBIOTIC INTERACTIONS PAGE. Hand in your finished GOOD BUDDIES and SYMBIOTIC INTERACTIONS pages to the hand in bin when finished.
Still want to learn more about symbiosis? Spend some time with David Attenborough...
5. HOW DO HUMANS FIT INTO ECOSYSTEMS?
Our Impact on Ecosystems
Task 1 - Complete the reading and questions below
Some ways we impact ecosystems...
An Example: Timber
Around the world, vast numbers of trees are cut down. The timber from the harvested trees is used for a variety of purposes. In some cases, the cleared land is also used.
Task 2
In your notebook:
a) Name at least five different uses for timber.
b) Name at least two different uses for the land that is cleared for the trees.
c) Name at least three effects of clearing trees on the organisms that make their homes in forested areas.
***Think about where you can find info to help you with your search. You could make use of our classroom textbook, info from the reading above or online resources you find trustworthy.
Around the world, vast numbers of trees are cut down. The timber from the harvested trees is used for a variety of purposes. In some cases, the cleared land is also used.
Task 2
In your notebook:
a) Name at least five different uses for timber.
b) Name at least two different uses for the land that is cleared for the trees.
c) Name at least three effects of clearing trees on the organisms that make their homes in forested areas.
***Think about where you can find info to help you with your search. You could make use of our classroom textbook, info from the reading above or online resources you find trustworthy.
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Another Example: Bottled Water
Task 3
View the Science North video below and read the MESSAGE IN A BOTTLE article. You will be asked to write a persuasive paragraph to describe why you think people should or shouldn't make use of bottled water. You can use info from the video, the article, or find other information to back up your argument from sources you find trustworthy. Just remember to create a bibliography to show where you found your info.
Task 3
View the Science North video below and read the MESSAGE IN A BOTTLE article. You will be asked to write a persuasive paragraph to describe why you think people should or shouldn't make use of bottled water. You can use info from the video, the article, or find other information to back up your argument from sources you find trustworthy. Just remember to create a bibliography to show where you found your info.
6. FOOD CHAINS AND FOOD WEBS
Setting the Stage: The Main Characters in an Ecosystem
Get to know the main characters and their roles by viewing the presentation below and completing the reading as well. Each will ask you to answer some questions or complete a task. Make sure to finish them to have in your notes.
When finished: Think about the property you live on, or the KOTR school grounds. In your notes, jot down one example of each character you learned about in the readings that can be found around your home or school.
When finished: Think about the property you live on, or the KOTR school grounds. In your notes, jot down one example of each character you learned about in the readings that can be found around your home or school.
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The Transfer of Energy in an Ecosystem: Food Chains and Food Webs
Complete the reading/questions and watch the Odyssey Earth Food Chains videos below.
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After viewing/reading, test your knowledge by creating a notes page. Define these important terms:
Producer, Carnivore, Scavenger, Herbivore, Omnivore, Detrivore, Decomposer, Photosynthesis, Food Chain, Primary Consumer, Secondary Consumer, Tertiary Consumer, Food Web.
Apply your new knowledge to the practice page below.
Producer, Carnivore, Scavenger, Herbivore, Omnivore, Detrivore, Decomposer, Photosynthesis, Food Chain, Primary Consumer, Secondary Consumer, Tertiary Consumer, Food Web.
Apply your new knowledge to the practice page below.