Mr. Mak's Grade 7 Science Website

1. On the website link below, read over the five sections on Biomes (Aquatic, Desert, Forest, Tundra and Grasslands). *If you find the first website challenging to understand, please try the second link and read over sections on the same five Biomes (Aquatic, Desert, Forest, Tundra and Grasslands). 2.  As you read, make notes in your Science journals on the major survival challenges faced by organisms living in each of the Biomes. http://www.ucmp.berkeley.edu/glossary/gloss5/biome/index.html http://www.ducksters.com/science/ecosystems/world_biomes.php https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0fb8143ndo8 3. SHOW Mr. Mak your notes. 4. Research unique adaptations that organisms found in each of these five Biomes have evolved to help them successfully survive. 5. Design your own unique creature with at least 5-10 adaptations that would allow it to successfully survive in any Biome on the planet. Make a poster with a sketch of the organism. Have arrows pointing to all ada

*If you need any final extra help, Mr. Mak will be available after school on Monday in the D&T room 3:15-4:00 *If you miss the test due to Athletics or illness, it is your responsibility to co-ordinate a make-up time with Mr. Mak *Look over the list below to see if you are ready for our test.  Focus on reviewing the topic you are less confident with! -Explain what an ecosystem is (video/questions) -Explain what biotic and abiotic factors in an ecosystem are, with examples (video/questions) -Explain what producers, consumer (primary secondary, tertiary), decomposers and scavengers are (video/ questions) -Explain what herbivore, carnivores and omnivores are (video/questions) -Understand the differences between food chains, food webs and food pyramids (class notes, video/questions) -Identify producers, consumers, apex predators on a food web (video/question) -Explain what an invasive species is and the negative impacts they can have on food webs (presentations, ted