U6 Intro Lesson
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Science
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7th Grade
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Kelley Gorman
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5 Slides • 4 Questions
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Introduction to Ecosystem Interactions
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FIRST, let's work on the Unit 6 vocabulary.
Click on your desired term list below. Work on these for 8 minutes. REALLY DO IT - set a timer, stay focused and practice the terms!
When your 8 minutes is up, continue to the next slide.
We suggest using Gold today.
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Multiple Choice
TEST YOURSELF #1:
When species fight (in some way) over limited resources, that is called....
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Multiple Choice
TEST YOURSELF #2:
When one species is hunting another one, that type of RELATIONSHIP is called...
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Multiple Choice
TEST YOURSELF #3:
In the "PREDATION" type of relationship, there must be at least two species. Which option correctly describes each species' role?
Predator: competes for resources;
Prey: provides shelter.
Predator: scavenges leftovers;
Prey: produces energy through photosynthesis.
Predator: hunts and consumes;
Prey: is hunted and consumed.
Predator: is hunted and consumed;
Prey: hunts and consumes.
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Multiple Select
TEST YOURSELF #4:
Species adaptations can be physical or behavioral. THREE examples of helpful PHYSICAL adaptations for a hummingbird might be...
Having a long beak / tongue to take in nectar
Having strong muscles in their wings to keep them in flight
Having a small body size to fly swiftly and avoid predators
Having long legs to walk quickly on the ground
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The AWESOME video on the next slide was captured by a tourist who was visiting KRUGER NATIONAL PARK (in South Africa) in 2007.
BATTLE AT KRUGER
In the video, you will see examples of the vocab terms you were just "quizzed on" from the previous slides. ENJOY! And pay close attention - be ready to discuss the following with the class:
DESCRIBE one predation relationship shown.
What species are involved?
Who is the predator & who is the prey?
DESCRIBE the competition relationship shown.
Who is involved?
What are they fighting over?
DESCRIBE a helpful adaptation for EACH species.
(This could be physical or behavioral.)
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GET BACK ONTO THE CLASS ZOOM!
African Lion
Cape Buffalo
Crocodile
Be ready to discuss:
DESCRIBE a predation relationship. What species are involved? Who is predator & who is prey?
DESCRIBE a competition relationship. Who is involved? What are they fighting over?
DESCRIBE a helpful adaptation for EACH species. This could be physical or behavioral.
BATTLE AT KRUGER follow-up
The video you just watched featured three main species:
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