Performance Task 2: Investigating Homeostasis

Academy Competencies for this Performance Task:

1. Lead Scientific a Investigation

1.1 Lead a Scientific Investigation: Ask a scientific question

1.2 Lead a Scientific Investigation: Formulate a hypothesis

1.3 Lead a Scientific Investigation: Define and analyze variabless

1.4 Lead a Scientific Investigation: Plan and organize an investigation

1.5 Lead a Scientific Investigation: Organize & strengthen plan

1.6 Lead a Scientific Investigation: Test the prediction

1.7 Lead Scientific a Investigation: Iterate using results

2. Analyze and Interpret Data

2.1 Make meaning of data

2.2 Analyze and Interpret Data: Explain and represent data

4. Develop and Use Models

4.1 Develop and Use Models: Create a model to represent a system

4.2 Develop and Use Models: Use the model to communicate ideas

Performance Task Assignment 2 #008 Investigating Homeostasis (over skills above in blue)

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What You Will DO:

You are a trainer for the Denver Bronco football team. Your job is to ensure the best workout routine is in place for fitness of the players. Using your knowledge of homeostasis complete an investigation that illustrates how the body responds to change.

Topics to investigate could be:

• Heart rate in response to exercise
• Caffeine, music affecting heart rate
• Body temperature in response to a stimulus
• Plant root development in response to water levels

Below is a template for you to use for the investigation.

Utilizing the notes and videos provided from this module, as well as other trusted sources, plan and conduct an investigation that provides evidence feedback mechanisms maintain homeostasis,.

You can contact me for additional support if needed.