
Circadian Rhythms
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Biology
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11th - 12th Grade
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Ariane Holder
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7 Slides • 9 Questions
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Animal Defences
Recap - what do you remember?
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Multiple Select
Which of the following are examples of animal defences?
Group Living
Camouflage
Weapons
Armour
Circadian Rhythm
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Multiple Select
And which of these are also examples of animal defences?
Stamina
Yawning
Vocalisations
Bluffs
Territory Maintenance
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Circadian Rhythms
What do you know?
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Multiple Select
Which of these is correct? (you can select more than one)
A Circadian Rhythm is an internal body clock that tells the animal what to do and when to do it.
A Circadian Rhythm is an external clock that tells the animal what to do and when to do it.
A Circadian Rhythm only controls the animals sleeping cycle.
A Circadian Rhythm is usually around 24 hours long.
A Circadian Rhythm is usually around 12 hours long.
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A little bit about Circadian Rhythms
Are internal body clocks that operate on a daily time schedule.
They generally operate independently off other external stimuli
Some are slightly less than 24hrs, some slightly more.
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Multiple Choice
Being Crepuscular means being most active during....
The day
The night
At dusk and dawn
The evening
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Multiple Choice
Being Nocturnal means being most active during....
The day
The night
At dusk and dawn
The evening
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Open Ended
Name 3 animals that are classed as Crepuscular.
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Open Ended
Name 3 animals that are classed as Diurnal.
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Fill in the Blanks
What is the main external stimuli that impacts an animals Circadian Rhythm?
Type answer...
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Feedback Loops
There are 2 feedback loops that control a circadian rhythm - 'Per' and 'Tim'
Per is regulated by reoccurring and regular changes to the environment - such as the moon, tides, and seasons.
Tim is regulated by light only.
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Their Circadian Rhythm allows an animal to anticipate and prepare for the changes in the physical environment that are associated with day and night.
This ensures they will “do the right thing” at the right time of the day".
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Open Ended
Why are Circadian Rhythms important? What types of activities might be impacted by them? (Be sure to discuss a few options - don't just name 1!)
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Examples - watch the videos
http://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/p01myn60
https://m.facebook.com/story.php?story_fbid=1790549777630807&id=118883634811868
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Activity
Research the following animals and identify the impacts of their Circadian Rhythms have on their behaviours. Create a short factsheet on them ready to hand in next week!
Speckled Sea Louse
Arctic Reindeer
Honeybees
Killer Whale - new-borns and mums
Animal Defences
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