Biology 6th Period-ELL Assignments

Make sure to create your own copy and save it to your drive. Complete Part I, Part II and Part III. Remember that part III is very important. Use the presentation copy to help you understand.
Part I - 5 points
Part II - 20 points
Part III - 25 points
Sources - 5 points

Complete a slide presentation showing your research and predictions in Google Slides. (40 POINTS TOTAL)
- Include information from Part II research map (10 pts)
Must include: name, origin, diet, behavior, reproduction, preservation status
- Include information from Part III research map (20pts)
Must include: direct relationships, indirect relationships, predictions
- Creativity (illustrations, etc) (10 pts)

Please complete the the L5 SAS by Friday 9am. Make sure you have created your own copy of the documents.

Please choose the keystone species you will research for your final project.

Please complete the SAS by Friday 9 am.

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.

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.

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.

Name 3 predators of the Serengeti.

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

Watch “Our Planet: Grasslands” documentary: https://youtu.be/XmtXC_n6X6Q (~50mins) and complete either option 1 OR option 2 of the project (instructions attached!)
If you have any questions please post them in the comments or contact me directly.

Please complete the SAS document and submit it by the end of the day on Sunday 5/31.

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.

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 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

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

Please turn in your completed copy of the Lesson 2 SAS. This due by Tuesday 5/19, 9 am.
This is the doc we have been working on during class this week.

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 can we say about the biodiversity of 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 are some reasons populations might grow or decrease over time?

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.

Please complete this Article Friday assignment in a separate google doc. Due this Monday.

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.

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.

Due tomorrow so that we have it for use in our next class.

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 that diversity is important?

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

How can an invasive species be good for it’s new habitat? How can it be bad?

Please review the attached presentation concerning native versus invasive species and how migration affects this status. When you are finished please answering the following in a few sentences on a separate doc and post it. please mark the assignment as done when finished.

Please explain what migration is for animals?
Explain how and why a migrating bird species can be considered native to an area it is migrating through.

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 other than birds you see here in Chicago(a different animal type or even a plant)
- determine if it's native or 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 Friday

Please review the attached presentation covering three different species of invasive birds found in Chicago. Read about each and then complete the chart found on the last slide. I have included a pic of the chart you need to complete as well.
Write your answers on a separate doc or piece of paper and then submit them. Mark the assignment as done. This is your participation grade for the day.

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

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!

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.