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Intro video link
great video for questions link
Standard: 7.LS1.6
Develop an argument based on empirical evidence and scientific reasoning to explain how
behavioral and structural adaptations in animals and plants affect the probability of survival and reproductive success.
Plant Reproduction
Pollinators and Seed dispersal
Plant and Animal Adaptations https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kudzu_in_the_United_States
resources: Mutualism in plants and animals
Adaption of Mangrove Seed trees
Day 1
Activity 1. Click on the link for the power point and complete the handout from the teacher.
https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1feea7h54qmZKNq4_tKbUdRSW-AuYnibOhGIjq6x73W4/edit?usp=sharing
Activity 2 Sort the finches link
Activity 3: Lab Bird Beaks
Activity 4 reading http://www.softschools.com/language_arts/reading_comprehension/science/57/animal_adaptations/
quiz 1. http://www.softschools.com/quizzes/biology/animal_adaptations/quiz521.html
2. http://www.softschools.com/quizzes/science/animal_adaptations/quiz5724.html
Activity 5: Go to the following site and record adaptations for 4 different animals
Day 2
Plant adaptations are traits that help plants survive and thrive in their specific environments, encompassing structural, physiological, and behavioral features.
Here's a breakdown of plant adaptations:
Structural Adaptations:
These involve physical features of the plant, such as:Roots: Deep roots to reach water in arid environments, shallow roots to capture infrequent rainfall, stilt roots to support plants in wet soils, and epiphytic roots that grow on other plants to absorb nutrients and water from the air. Stems: Thick, waxy outer layers and large, fleshy stems to store water (like in cacti), or flexible stems to withstand strong winds. Leaves: Spines or thorns to deter herbivores, waxy coatings to reduce water loss, large leaves to maximize sunlight absorption, or small, needle-like leaves to minimize water loss. Other: Colorful or patterned leaves to confuse animals, or specialized structures for reproduction or dispersal. Flower color and scent to attract certain pollinators,
Physiological Adaptations:
These relate to the plant's internal processes and functions, such as: Water Storage: Ability to store water in tissues, like in cacti. Water Conservation: Reduced leaf surface area or waxy coatings to minimize water loss. Nutrient Uptake: Specialized root systems or symbiotic relationships with fungi to absorb nutrients from the soil.Behavioral Adaptations:
These refer to the plant's responses to environmental stimuli, such as: Phototropism: Growth towards light, maximizing photosynthesis. Gravitropism: Growth in response to gravity, ensuring roots grow downwards and stems grow upwards. Turgor Pressure: The ability to maintain rigidity and stand upright in response to water availability.Examples of Plant Adaptations:
Cacti: Thick, waxy outer layer, large fleshy stems for water storage, spines for protection, and both deep and shallow roots.
Aquatic Plants: Soft leaves with large air pockets to absorb oxygen from water.
Epiphytes: Plants that grow on other plants, obtaining nutrients and water from the air and other plants.
Plants in Wet Environments: Stilt roots to support them in unstable soil.
read the short article link- Play the game: link
create a moth to blend in with the classroom- see how many you can find
ending video link
causes for evolution:
mutation,- a change in DNA
gene flow-the movement of alleles from one population to another
genetic drift,- a change in a population's gene pool by chance
natural selection- Natural selection occurs if four conditions are met: reproduction, heredity, variation in physical characteristics and variation in number of offspring per individual
Activity 6- video https://www.nationalgeographic.org/activity/arctic-adaptations/
Elephant adaptations elephants
Research one of the following animals using the handout.
albatross
Arctic fox
Arctic hare
beluga whales
elephant seal
fur seal
narwhals
polar bears
ringed seals
thick-billed murres
walruses
Activity 7- cricket reading and questions-link
video: spiders video guide:link
activity: link
Plant activity http://www.smithsonianeducation.org/images/educators/lesson_plan/partners_in_pollination/pollen.pdf
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