1.
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Select
a species from the animal kingdom. Select
from the list found at this link; be able to explain why you are
interested
in the organism you choose.
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Find its
characteristics,
its scientific name, a photograph and document your sources.
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2.
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On which
island
does this animal live?
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Describe the
unique
habitat this organism lives in and what it needs to be able to
survive. Obtain
a map of this archipelago. Create a way to show the islands
on
which your animal lives. You
must
document your sources.
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3.
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Is this
species
endemic?
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Be able to
explain
what endemic means. You
must document
your sources. |
4.
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What is the
climate
of the region in which your organism lives?
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Explain the
annual
temperature variations, humidity, foliage, geologic features, global
winds
that affect your organism's living conditions.
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5.
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What does
your
organism eat?
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Know the
"food"
your organism needs for survival. Where is this food found?
(ocean,
land, etc)
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6.
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What food
chain
is your organism a part of?
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What predator
preys
upon your organism? What does your organism prey upon? Follow the
food
chain all the way to the Sun.
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7.
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Make a
mobile.
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The sun
should
be yellow and 15 cm in diameter. The next organism on the food
chain
should be green and shaped like a plant leaf. Add organisms to
complete
your food chain. Colors and shapes will be given in class.
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8.
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Prepare an
oral
presentation.
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You need to
present
the above information to the class. There will need to be
photographs,
diagrams and a note-taking sheet for other students to use. Due
dates
will be given in class.
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9.
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Create a list
of
important vocabulary.
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There
are important terms that must be understood to grasp the importance of
your
organism. Create a vocabulary wheel for each student to define.
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