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Research:  Endangered Species - 2004
 DUE DATE:  TUESDAY SEPTEMBER 14TH FOR B DAY CLASSES
                        WEDNESDAY SEPTEMBER 15 FOR A DAY CLASSES

  

I. Classification:  Common Name and Scientific Name

A.     Taxonomy: Kingdom, phylum, class, order, family, genus, species.

B.     Relatives: List 2 other animals in the same “family” and where they are found

         

II. Biome:  Where does it live?(geographically and name biome)

 

A. Abiotic characteristics of the biome in which is lives –  MAP

            ____    1. geology (describe terrain)

            ____    2. meteorology (climate i.e. temperatures, rainfall, etc. data for months, seasons, years)

            ____    3. hydrology (main large water source of the area animal is found )

            ____    4. agronomy (soil type description)

 

            B. Biotic characteristics

            ____1. producers (climax vegetation and typical producers of ecosystem of animal)

            ____2. consumers (primary, secondary and tertiary )

            ____3. decomposers and scavengers (bacteria, fungus, detritovores)

 

III. Habitat: Describe each characteristic of the species’ typical “home”

_____  A. Food (main diet, seasonal changes, etc)

_____  B. Water (main water source.. i.e. rivers, intermittent streams, etc)

_____  C. Shelter (describe its lair or den if applicable, or where it hides)

_____  D. Space (What is its “range” or carrying capacity)

                                   

IV.  Niche:

____A. FOOD WEB of ecosystem of animal, use the organisms listed above in IIB

                                                      

            ____B. Identify NICHE: What is its job in the food chain 

 

            ____C. Impact: What populations does its presence or absence effect? Explain Briefly

 

V. Populations:  PROVIDE MAPS  that show ranges over time.

_____A. History (dates, #s, ranges, sightings)

            _____B. Present (most recent data)

            _____C. Future (predictions)

 

 

 

 VI. Adaptations: How has it adapted or NOT adapted to its environment (which may be why it is on the endangered list)

 

VII. Trophic Level: Where does it fit in a food chain/web?

 

            ____    A. Draw a typical food web for the biome including your species. Use the organisms listed

                            in IIB to make the web.

 

VIII.  Life Cycle: What is its biological cycle?

 

            _____A. mating/fertilization  ritual and/or frequency

            _____B. gestation period (how long is it pregnant and how many young does it have)

            _____C. life expectancy

IX.  Economic Value: What is the economic value and/or impact of this species to the area it

       inhabits?

 

X.  Conservation Issues

 

            _____A. When was it listed as endangered and/or threatened?

            _____B. What are the major causes for endangerment? (these are the most prevalent limiting

                          factors for the species... be specific and thoroughly explain)

            _____C. Why should it be preserved? (refer to your book and other sources)

            _____D. What programs of preservation have been in effect in the past that protect the animal and

                          what are the guidelines for it (i.e. find out the specifics on preservation and what is being

             done... Endangered Species Act is a good beginning)

           

XI. Reflection: How has the publics’ knowledge of the species changed over time?

 

XII. Reference Page: list ALL references used during research no matter how trivial.

           

          Requirements:

                   1. List all internet references (copy any webpage address to reference page)

                   2. BONUS for newspaper article(s) and Magazine article(s): Copies must be

                         provided and  information needs to be included in the paper and

                        presentation

                   3. BONUS for using the School Database (site references)

 

Presentation  (2 major grades)

 

1. Written Portion

 

          Turn in one of these sheets filled out (typed, delete everything but the BOLD typed

           outline) add your information. Use normal fonts, normal size i.e.  Times New Roman,

           Arial, Garamond, no larger than 14 for information. You may be creative with the Outline

           portion.

 

2. Visual and Oral Portion

 

          a. PowerPoint, Web Page, or Poster board (see teacher)

                   see list below for hat is required on the visual presentation orally

 

          b. Time: 3- 5 Minutes.... the facts!

 

          c. ALL group members must participate

 

 

Visual/Oral Presentation Requirements

 

ONLY the following needs to be presented

 

1. Common and Scientific Name (I.)

 

2. Picture and brief physical description

 

3. Name Biome and briefly describe habitat (II.) Any interesting facts about the

   species needs to be mentioned here.

 

4. Maps of Ranges:  (V.) past, present, future

 

5. Chart of Graph with population fluctuations over the years.

 

6. Food Web of Biome including endangered species (explain typical food chain)

 

7. Conservation Issues:  ALL of X A.B.C. & D. answered and TYPED on the presentation and EXPLAINED in the presentation. This is the MEAT of your presentation, you must know this stuff!!!

 

8. Solution (XI) in conclusion form. Typed outline of program that YOU design.