Ecosystems

= EcoSystems =







This Powerpoint contains an overview of the Ecosystems unit with review questions. Test questions will be similar to the review questions at the end of the slideshow.

Questions - Unit 5.1
 * Questions 1-7
 * Questions 11-12
 * Question 16 (Create a mindmap)

@http://sciencewithme.com/learn-about-ecosystems-and-biomes/

Group task - Using ONLY the site above. In Pairs discuss and summarise your response to the following questions. This site is a guide, you should be able to brainstorm many examples in your group.


 * 1) Define what is meant by an Ecosystem
 * 2) Give three examples of an Ecosystem
 * 3) Why are Plants so important for the survival of an Ecosystem
 * 4) Why are ecosystems so Important
 * 5) Give three examples of how humans have impacted the various Ecosystems on Earth
 * 6) What can humans do to reduce irreversible damage to the environment

= Food Webs task =

Please complete each food web, first you need to categorise the animal or plant as a producer, herbivore, omnivore, carnivore. Once you complete each task you must draw the food web for each of the 4 ecosystems.

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= Cane Toads - Research assignment =



Cane Toad Mind map



Here are some websites to help you to research the impact cane toads have had on the environment. You could with no doubt do your assignment by using the resources below.

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http://toadallyawesometoadfacts.blogspot.com.au/2010/09/whos-eating-who.html

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Assessment Criteria - You will receive a score out of 20. This is the criteria on which you will be assessed. Please make sure that you read each criteria carefully so you know what is expected to receive full marks.
 * CATEGORY || **4 ** || **3 ** || **2 ** || **1 ** ||
 * **Grammar & Spelling (Conventions) ** || Writer made no errors in grammar or spelling that distract the reader from the content. || Writer made 1-2 errors in grammar or spelling that distract the reader from the content. || Writer made 3-4 errors in grammar or spelling that distract the reader from the content. || Writer made more than 4 errors in grammar or spelling that distract the reader from the content. ||
 * **Capitalization & Punctuation (Conventions) ** || Writer made no errors in capitalization or punctuation, so the paper is exceptionally easy to read. || Writer made 1 or 2 errors in capitalization or punctuation, but the paper is still easy to read. || Writer made 3 to 4 errors in capitalization and/or punctuation that catch the reader's attention and interrupt the flow. || Writer made more than four errors in capitalization and/or punctuation that catch the reader's attention and greatly interrupt the flow. ||
 * **Introduction (Organization) ** || <span style="font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 9pt;">The introduction is inviting, states the main topic and previews the structure of the paper. || <span style="font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 9pt;">The introduction clearly states the main topic and previews the structure of the paper, but is not particularly inviting to the reader. || <span style="font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 9pt;">The introduction states the main topic, but does not adequately preview the structure of the paper nor is it particularly inviting to the reader. || <span style="font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 9pt;">There is no clear introduction of the main topic or structure of the paper. ||
 * **<span style="font-family: Arial,sans-serif;">Focus on Topic (Content) ** || <span style="font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 9pt;">There is one clear, well-focused topic. Main idea stands out and is supported by detailed information. || <span style="font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 9pt;">Main idea is clear but the supporting information is general. || <span style="font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 9pt;">Main idea is somewhat clear but there is a need for more supporting information. || <span style="font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 9pt;">The main idea is not clear. There is a seemingly random collection of information. ||
 * **<span style="font-family: Arial,sans-serif;">Conclusion (Organization) ** || <span style="font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 9pt;">The conclusion is strong and leaves the reader with a feeling that they understand what the writer is "getting at." || <span style="font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 9pt;">The conclusion is recognizable and ties up almost all the loose ends. || <span style="font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 9pt;">The conclusion is recognizable, but does not tie up several loose ends. || <span style="font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 9pt;">There is no clear conclusion, the paper just ends. ||