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Research Map in Google Classroom

Research Map

Part I
Part II
Part III

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What is your chosen keystone species? in Google Classroom

What is your chosen keystone species?

Choose only 1

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Slide Presentation in Google Classroom

Slide Presentation

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SAS 5 in Google Classroom

SAS 5

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SAS 4 in Google Classroom

SAS 4

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Exit Slip 6/4 in Google Classroom

Exit Slip 6/4

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.

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Bell ringer 6/4 in Google Classroom

Bell ringer 6/4

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.

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Our Planet Documentary Project in Google Classroom

Our Planet Documentary Project

Watch “Our Planet: Grasslands” documentary: https://youtu.be/XmtXC_n6X6Q (~50mins) and complete either option 1 OR option 2 (instructions attached!)

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Exit Slip 6/2 in Google Classroom

Exit Slip 6/2

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

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

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Bell ringer 6/2 in Google Classroom

Bell ringer 6/2

Name 3 predators of the Serengeti.

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SAS 3 in Google Classroom

SAS 3

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Exit Slip 5/26 in Google Classroom

Exit Slip 5/26

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.

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Bell ringer 5/26 in Google Classroom

Bell ringer 5/26

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

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Bell Ringer 5/21 in Google Classroom

Bell Ringer 5/21

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

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Exit Slip 5/21 in Google Classroom

Exit Slip 5/21

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

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Exit Slip 5/19 in Google Classroom

Exit Slip 5/19

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

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Bell ringer 5/19 in Google Classroom

Bell ringer 5/19

How can weather affect an environment?

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

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L 2 SAS in Google Classroom

L 2 SAS

Lesson 2 Student Activity Sheet

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Bell Ringer 5/14 in Google Classroom

Bell Ringer 5/14

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

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

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Exit Slip 5/14 in Google Classroom

Exit Slip 5/14

What are three things we learned about African buffalo today?

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

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Google slide in Google Classroom

Google slide

Create a Google slide (just 1!) based on the assigned to you text making sure you cover these points:
*What do buffalo eat?
*Other organisms' feeding patterns
*Questions to consider

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Bell Ringer 5/12 in Google Classroom

Bell Ringer 5/12

What is the driving force of migration in the Serengeti?

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

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Ecosystems L1 SAS in Google Classroom

Ecosystems L1 SAS

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Exit Slip 5/7 in Google Classroom

Exit Slip 5/7

What can we say about the biodiversity of the Serengeti?

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

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Bell Ringer 5/7 in Google Classroom

Bell Ringer 5/7

What types of habitats do we find in Africa?

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

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Exit Slip 5/5 in Google Classroom

Exit Slip 5/5

What are three animals of the Serengeti?

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

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Bell Ringer 5/5 in Google Classroom

Bell Ringer 5/5

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

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

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Article Friday - Biodiversity in Google Classroom

Article Friday - Biodiversity

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Biodiversity on Your Block in Google Classroom

Biodiversity on Your Block

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exit slip 4/30 in Google Classroom

exit slip 4/30

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.

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Bell ringer 4/30 in Google Classroom

Bell ringer 4/30

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.

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Bell ringer 4/28 in Google Classroom

Bell ringer 4/28

Why do you think diversity is important?

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

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Urban Birds Assessment in Google Classroom

Urban Birds Assessment

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Reflection: Are there native and invasive members of species other than birds? (plants, mammals, reptiles, etc.) in Google Classroom

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 what does it mean for a species to be native/invasive, identify at least 1 member of a species other than birds, decide if it's native vs invasive (google is your friend here!) and explain how it got here if it's invasive.

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Exit slip 4/21 in Google Classroom

Exit slip 4/21

Do we consider a migratory bird to be invasive and native? Why?

Answer on separate doc and mark as done

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Part 1: Urban Birds in Google Classroom

Part 1: Urban Birds

Please complete.
DO NOT go birdwatching! Rather use your memories, look out of the window, or go to your backyard.

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In Lesson 14, What are the four key interactions and explain each in your own words. in Google Classroom

In Lesson 14, What are the four key interactions and explain each in your own words.

Refer back to your Lesson 14, Student Activity Sheet to support you with each of the four ( A-D) interactions. I've attached the handout in this assignment.

This assignment is due on Friday, April 3 by the end of the day.

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Why is it beneficial for city Juncos to be bolder than their mountain counterparts? in Google Classroom

Why is it beneficial for city Juncos to be bolder than their mountain counterparts?

City Juncos are bolder than the mountain Juncos. By 'bolder' we mean, they are less afraid of humans.

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Do Juncos show sexual dimorphism? Explain. in Google Classroom

Do Juncos show sexual dimorphism? Explain.

Sexual dimorphism is when males and females of the same species look physically different. Some species have very dramatic differences, some only slight, while others none at all! Humans would probably fall into 'some' category, while most fish into 'none at all'.
Attached picture shows some very dramatic differences in birds, but what about Juncos?

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If I see a Junco in my neighborhood, how can I find out if it's the Mountain (My Laguna) or the city (UCSD) one? in Google Classroom

If I see a Junco in my neighborhood, how can I find out if it's the Mountain (My Laguna) or the city (UCSD) one?