Living+Things

1. Activity #1 :Abiotic vs Biotic

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Activity # 2

Activity # 3: The Importance of Abiotic Factors 2. How can a change in the abiotic factors cause problems?

View the [|video] then click the back button to return to this site. Answer the following questions: 1/ What is causing the elephants to die? (3 reasons) 2/ Which is an abiotic factor that has changed in the last 12 years? 3/ What is poaching? 4/ As Catholics and Christians we are taught that it is our duty to protect the gifts that God has given to us. This is called good stewardship. As a young Christian what do you feel about poaching and the illegal ivory market (what is good or bad about it)? Explain your answer.

3. Relationships between Organisms -take the quiz below!media type="file" key="predator prey quiz.swf" width="672" height="672"

4. The Great Horned Owl - A Mighty Predator View the video of the [|Great Horned Owl a predator] and answer the following questions 1. What prey does this owl hunt? 2. What adaptations does the owl have that allows it to capture its prey. List at least 3 adaptations and explain why they make the owl so good at hunting.

3. Culminating Activity: make a video of an endangered or threatened species in Ontario. Here is an example of one you could model after. Ecology Detective: media type="custom" key="4390247" width="584" height="475" Make a video similar to the one shown here about an endangered or threatened species in Ontario. View the [|video]

Inquiry Teacher [|activities] Choose one of the investigations from the [|bill nye web site] to carry out in class