Biology 4th Period-ELL Assignments

Please review the attached presentation covering Cardinals and Falcons. Please complete the comparison handout on the last slide on a google doc and post your answers.

Good morning, just wanted let everyone know that I’m here at the computer if you have any questions. Feel free to post them here in the comments or email me directly at [email protected]. If you read my earlier post I will be posting a daily bell ringer at the start of our class time. Please answer it right away as this is how I can take a virtual attendance. At the end of class I will also post an exit slip question. This will allow me to give you participation credit for each class you attend. During class time please work on the assigned material so for today that’s the urban birds assignment that was posted yesterday. Today’s bell ringer is...

What’s the first thing you’d like to do that you can’t do right now once we all can resume our normal lives?

Please type out your answer separate and submit it to the assignment as opposed to simply posting a comment.

Please answer the following to receive participation credit for today.

- State one fact that you learned about one of the urban species here in Chicago.

Answer in a separate doc and submit

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.

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

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.

Your completed SAS L2 doc is due by Tuesday 5/19 at 9am. Please complete and submit your doc here.

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

How can weather affect an environment?

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

What's the difference between an herbivore, a predator 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 THIS POWERPOINT SLIDE FOR YOUR ASSIGNMENT

Create a powerpoint over your assigned Text (1-6) from the Student Reading for L2.
The L2 Student Reading is listed under L2 Resources in Ecosystems
Your assigned reading should be listed in Google Classroom, if you don’t see your name email your teachers
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.

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.

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

Why do you think diversity is important?

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

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.

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(a different animal type or even a plant)
- decide if it's native vs invasive (google is your friend here!)
- explain how it got here if it's invasive.

this is due by the end of the day Friday

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!

Why do animals such as birds migrate? What are some of the reasons?

Write on separate doc, submit and mark as done

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.