Biology 8th Period-ELL Assignments

You must submit your
1) Chosen Keystone Species & Research map (Part I, II, III)

AND

2) Slide Presentation about your Research Map

The rubric is included here

Please complete your copy of the L4 SAS by Friday at 9am

Reviewing last class: What are trophic levels? (you can look it up on google if you need to but don't copy and paste the answer. In your own words)

Respond on a separate doc, attach it and mark as done.

How might disease be responsible for the rise in buffalo population that our investigation is centered on? Explain your answer.

Answer on a separate doc, attach it and mark as done.

For this assignment, you must watch the “Our Planet: Grasslands” Documentary: https://youtu.be/XmtXC_n6X6Q (~50mins). This assignment is worth 20 pts.

Based on the documentary either,

Make a list describing 10 different organisms or species interactions you observed from the documentary. For each of the 10 items, describe how these observations relate to concepts we have covered in our Ecology units so far (Urban Birds, Biodiversity, or Ecosystems). EX: I observed a group of elephants migrating because of seasonal changes in climate on the Serengeti.


OR


Create an illustration depicting AT LEAST two organisms from the documentary. Your illustration must have at least 2 living species (animals, plants, or other living organisms) shown in the documentary. Then write a 5 sentence description of your illustration including 5 concepts we have covered in Ecology units so far (Urban Birds, Biodiversity, or Ecosystems) EXAMPLE included in the assignment.

Name 3 predators of the Serengeti.

Answer on a separate doc, attach it and mark as done.

Should we investigate any predators of the Serengeti other than lions? You must explain your answer to get credit, no one word answers.

Put your answer on a separate doc, attach it and mark as done.

Here is the link to the NetLogo simulation for Investigation 1 and 2:
http://serengeti.inquiry-hub.net/

Due Sunday (May 31) at 11:59 PM

Carrying capacity is the maximum population size of a species in an environment based on available resources. What are two of these resources?

Answer on a separate doc, attach it and mark as done

So far our investigations into the buffalo population increase haven't shown it was caused by food or climate. What do you think our next focus should be on?

Answer on a separate doc, attach it and mark as done.

How did the computer simulator help our investigation into the rise of the buffalo population?

Answer on a separate doc, attach it and mark as done

We are currently investigating how climate could be impacting the food sources of buffalo and in turn its affect on the buffalo population.
What's another way climate can impact an ecosystem?

Answer on a separate doc, attach it and mark as done

How can weather affect an environment?

Answer on a separate doc, attach it and mark as done.

Do you think the climate of the Serengeti is still the same today? Why or why not

Answer on a separate doc, attach it and mark as done

What's the difference between an herbivore, a carnivore and an omnivore?

Answer on a separate doc, attach it and mark as done.

What are three things we learned about African buffalo today?

Answer on a separate doc, attach it and mark as done

MAKE A COPY OF THE ASSIGNMENT, DO NOT EDIT THE ORIGINAL POWERPOINT

Create a powerpoint over your assigned Text (1-6) from the Student Reading for L2
Link to the Student Reading
Your assigned reading should be listed in Google Classroom, if you don’t see your name email your teachers
Make sure you include the information below:
Only create 1!! Powerpoint slide. We will use these presentations in our next class

What is the driving force of migration in the Serengeti?

Answer on a separate doc , attach it and mark as done

What types of habitats do we find in Africa?

Answer on a separate doc, attach it and mark as done.

What can we say about the biodiversity of the Serengeti?

Answer on a separate doc, attach it and mark as done.

What are three animals of the Serengeti?

Answer on a separate doc, attach it and mark as done.

What are some reasons populations might grow or decrease over time?

Answer on a separate doc, attach it and mark as done.

Why do we find the least amount of biodiversity at the north and south pole?

Please answer on a separate doc and attach it. Mark as done when finished.

What was one of the threats to biodiversity that was discussed during the presentation?

Answer on a separate doc, attach it and submit. Mark as done.

Where on the planet are we going to find the most biodiversity and why?

Create a separate doc for your answer and attach it. Mark as done when finished.

Why do you think diversity is important?

Please give a short answer on a separate doc and attach it. Mark as done when finished.

Reflection: Are there native and invasive members of species other than birds? (plants, mammals, reptiles, etc.)
Create a google doc for your reflection and upload it.
You should have at least 1 paragraph (~5 sentences) and explain the following:
- what does it mean for a species to be native/invasive
- identify at least 1 member of a species that is not a bird (a different type of animal or even a plant)
- decide if it's native vs invasive to Chicago (google is your friend here!)
- explain how it got here if it's invasive

This is due by the end of the day on Friday.

how can humans be considered invasive?

answer on a separate doc and post. mark as done

Many birds migrate, which means they move from one place to another based on the seasons.

Can you think of any other animals that migrate?

Attach your answers and submit

How do you think an invasive bird be bad for their new habitat? How might they be good for it?

Answer on a separate doc or piece of paper, attach and post it, then mark the assignment as done

Here is the description and assignment for Urban Birds Part 2.

PART 2: Pick (1) bird from your home country to do research on.
You may need to ask a family member or a friend if you are not sure or don’t remember.
If you do not know the name of the bird in English, you may use your native language.

Answer the same questions you did for Part 1 of the assignment. This part is due on Wednesday.

Let us know if you have any questions! See you in Google Meet live on Wednesday :)

Please complete PART1 of this assignment by Friday April 17th at 6pm. (Part 2 will be due next week).

Use the Project Description to help you complete Part 1.

DO NOT go birdwatching! Rather use your memories, look out of the window, or go to your backyard. Remember to stay safe.