Question
BIODIVERSITY and ECOSYSTEM PORTFOLIO INSTRUCTIONS-OUTLINE
PowerPoint or Google Slides Research Project
A. TASK- What am I supposed to do?
- Choose a living organism from the animal kingdom that you are interested in and would like
to research/know more about.
- Create a Powerpoint or Google Slides presentation about your animal that includes all the required information and items
listed below in the "Instructions, Requirements & Outline".
B. INSTRUCTIONS, REQUIREMENTS & OUTLINE:
Include the following items and information using each number as a title of a slide with the information that is being asked of within that slide.
*** Select a theme/background color. (Have fun and try to be creative)
*** Be sure to include a picture or illustration on each slide.
SLIDE 1)The "TITLE SLIDE" for your PowerPoint/Google slides.
*Please include your chosen animal’s name (common and scientific) along
with your name and course.
Ex. Tiger (Panthera tigris)
Mary O'Connor 7th grade science
SLIDE 2) CLASSIFICATION:
*List the biological/taxonomic classification, in oorder, for the animal you have chosen.
(Kingdom, Phylum, Class, Order, Family, Genus, Species)
Ex. Domestic cat-
Kingdom: Animalia, Phylum: Chordata, Class: Mammalia, Order: Carnivora,
Family: Felidae, Genus: Felis, Species: Felis catus
SLIDE 3) ECOSYSTEM:
*Create a slide describing your animal living in its habitat (include both living
organisms and geographic features that interact with your chosen animal in
its environment).
SLIDE 4) ADAPTATIONS:
*List/describe 3 adaptations of your animal (special features or behaviors that help it
survive in its habitat, e.g. webbed feet, fur).
SLIDE 5) COMMON CHARACTERISTICS:
*Describe what your animal shares with other animals in its class.
(e.g . identify whether it is a bird, fish , reptile, amphibian or mammal and list the characteristics
of the class.)
SLIDE 6) BIODIVERSITY:
*Describe how your animal species contributes to the diversity of life (positively or
negatively).
SLIDE 7) HUMAN ACTIVITY:
*Describe how human activity impacts the survival of your animal.
SLIDES 8) and 9) DESIGN SOLUTIONS:
*Select 2 issues (from the list below) for the ecosystem in which your chosen
animal lives.
*Add facts about the issues and include a possible solution to the problems.
● Wastewater treatment ● Water pollution
● Greenhouse effect ● Natural selection
● Coral whitening ● Erosion and deforestation
● Earth Radiation Budget ● Capture-mark-recapture
SLIDE 10) SOURCES/BIBLIOGRAPHY:
*Include a list of sources at the end of your PowerPoint or Google Slides.
-Source list should include:
1. Title of Source
2. Weblink/URL for source
C. TURN IN YOUR WORK:
Upload your PowerPoint or Google Slides presentation to this lesson (Unit 4 Lesson 1) dropbox.
*Be sure to reach out to if you need help*.
*EXAMPLE PORTFOLIO PowerPoint/Google Slides presentations will be discussed in LiveLessons and are
available on the class message board.*
(25 points)
Answers
GPT-4o mini
Here's a suggested outline for your PowerPoint or Google Slides presentation based on the requirements provided. Let's choose the **Snow Leopard** (Panthera uncia) as the living organism for this project:
### Slide 1: Title Slide
- **Title:** Snow Leopard (Panthera uncia)
- **Your Name:** [Your Name]
- **Course:** 7th Grade Science
- **Background:** Choose a snowy mountain scene or a cool color palette that reflects the snow leopard's habitat.
- **Image:** A striking photograph or illustration of a snow leopard.
### Slide 2: Classification
- **Title:** Classification
- **Content:**
- Kingdom: Animalia
- Phylum: Chordata
- Class: Mammalia
- Order: Carnivora
- Family: Felidae
- Genus: Panthera
- Species: Panthera uncia
- **Image:** Diagram showing the classification tree or a simple infographic.
### Slide 3: Ecosystem
- **Title:** Ecosystem
- **Content:** Snow leopards inhabit rugged mountains and grasslands in Central and South Asia. Their ecosystem includes:
- **Living Organisms:** Tibetan antelope, Blue sheep, Himalayan ibex, and other herbivores.
- **Geographic Features:** Mountain ranges such as the Himalayas and the Tibetan Plateau, rocky cliffs, and alpine meadows.
- **Image:** Map of the snow leopard's habitat or a landscape photo of their ecosystem.
### Slide 4: Adaptations
- **Title:** Adaptations
- **Content:**
1. **Thick fur:** Provides insulation against cold temperatures.
2. **Large nasal cavities:** Helps to warm the cold air they inhale.
3. **Long tail:** Aids in balance and allows them to navigate steep and rocky terrains.
- **Image:** Visuals of each adaptation (e.g., close-up of fur, illustration of tail use).
### Slide 5: Common Characteristics
- **Title:** Common Characteristics
- **Content:** As a mammal, the snow leopard shares characteristics with others in its class including:
- Warm-blooded and have fur.
- Give live birth.
- Nurse their young with milk.
- Possess a similar skeletal structure and internal organs.
- **Image:** Comparison of snow leopard with another mammal (e.g., regular leopard or domestic cat).
### Slide 6: Biodiversity
- **Title:** Biodiversity
- **Content:** The snow leopard plays a crucial role in its ecosystem:
- Helps control the populations of herbivores like the blue sheep.
- As a top predator, it maintains balance within the food web.
- **Image:** Food web diagram featuring snow leopards.
### Slide 7: Human Activity
- **Title:** Human Activity
- **Content:** Human activities impact snow leopards through:
- Habitat loss due to urbanization and agriculture.
- Poaching for their fur and hunting.
- Climate change affecting their mountainous habitats.
- **Image:** Photo illustrating habitat encroachment or poaching impact.
### Slides 8 and 9: Design Solutions
- **Title:** Issues and Solutions
- **Slide 8: Water Pollution**
- **Facts:** Chemicals and waste run-off from agriculture pollute water sources in snow leopard habitats.
- **Solutions:** Implement better wastewater treatment systems to prevent pollution entering water bodies.
- **Slide 9: Erosion and Deforestation**
- **Facts:** Deforestation and overgrazing lead to soil erosion affecting mountain eco-systems.
- **Solutions:** Promote reforestation initiatives and sustainable grazing practices to restore habitats.
- **Images:** Diagrams or photos related to each issue.
### Slide 10: Sources/Bibliography
- **Title:** Sources/Bibliography
- **Content:**
1. Title: Snow Leopard Conservancy
- URL: [https://www.snowleopardconservancy.org](https://www.snowleopardconservancy.org)
2. Title: National Geographic - Snow Leopards
- URL: [https://www.nationalgeographic.com](https://www.nationalgeographic.com)
3. Title: World Wildlife Fund - Snow Leopard
- URL: [https://www.worldwildlife.org/species/snow-leopard](https://www.worldwildlife.org/species/snow-leopard)
### Final Touches:
- Be sure to ensure that each slide is visually appealing and includes relevant images. Use a consistent theme or color palette throughout the presentation to create a cohesive look. Finally, practice your presentation to be ready to explain your slides in detail! Good luck!
### Slide 1: Title Slide
- **Title:** Snow Leopard (Panthera uncia)
- **Your Name:** [Your Name]
- **Course:** 7th Grade Science
- **Background:** Choose a snowy mountain scene or a cool color palette that reflects the snow leopard's habitat.
- **Image:** A striking photograph or illustration of a snow leopard.
### Slide 2: Classification
- **Title:** Classification
- **Content:**
- Kingdom: Animalia
- Phylum: Chordata
- Class: Mammalia
- Order: Carnivora
- Family: Felidae
- Genus: Panthera
- Species: Panthera uncia
- **Image:** Diagram showing the classification tree or a simple infographic.
### Slide 3: Ecosystem
- **Title:** Ecosystem
- **Content:** Snow leopards inhabit rugged mountains and grasslands in Central and South Asia. Their ecosystem includes:
- **Living Organisms:** Tibetan antelope, Blue sheep, Himalayan ibex, and other herbivores.
- **Geographic Features:** Mountain ranges such as the Himalayas and the Tibetan Plateau, rocky cliffs, and alpine meadows.
- **Image:** Map of the snow leopard's habitat or a landscape photo of their ecosystem.
### Slide 4: Adaptations
- **Title:** Adaptations
- **Content:**
1. **Thick fur:** Provides insulation against cold temperatures.
2. **Large nasal cavities:** Helps to warm the cold air they inhale.
3. **Long tail:** Aids in balance and allows them to navigate steep and rocky terrains.
- **Image:** Visuals of each adaptation (e.g., close-up of fur, illustration of tail use).
### Slide 5: Common Characteristics
- **Title:** Common Characteristics
- **Content:** As a mammal, the snow leopard shares characteristics with others in its class including:
- Warm-blooded and have fur.
- Give live birth.
- Nurse their young with milk.
- Possess a similar skeletal structure and internal organs.
- **Image:** Comparison of snow leopard with another mammal (e.g., regular leopard or domestic cat).
### Slide 6: Biodiversity
- **Title:** Biodiversity
- **Content:** The snow leopard plays a crucial role in its ecosystem:
- Helps control the populations of herbivores like the blue sheep.
- As a top predator, it maintains balance within the food web.
- **Image:** Food web diagram featuring snow leopards.
### Slide 7: Human Activity
- **Title:** Human Activity
- **Content:** Human activities impact snow leopards through:
- Habitat loss due to urbanization and agriculture.
- Poaching for their fur and hunting.
- Climate change affecting their mountainous habitats.
- **Image:** Photo illustrating habitat encroachment or poaching impact.
### Slides 8 and 9: Design Solutions
- **Title:** Issues and Solutions
- **Slide 8: Water Pollution**
- **Facts:** Chemicals and waste run-off from agriculture pollute water sources in snow leopard habitats.
- **Solutions:** Implement better wastewater treatment systems to prevent pollution entering water bodies.
- **Slide 9: Erosion and Deforestation**
- **Facts:** Deforestation and overgrazing lead to soil erosion affecting mountain eco-systems.
- **Solutions:** Promote reforestation initiatives and sustainable grazing practices to restore habitats.
- **Images:** Diagrams or photos related to each issue.
### Slide 10: Sources/Bibliography
- **Title:** Sources/Bibliography
- **Content:**
1. Title: Snow Leopard Conservancy
- URL: [https://www.snowleopardconservancy.org](https://www.snowleopardconservancy.org)
2. Title: National Geographic - Snow Leopards
- URL: [https://www.nationalgeographic.com](https://www.nationalgeographic.com)
3. Title: World Wildlife Fund - Snow Leopard
- URL: [https://www.worldwildlife.org/species/snow-leopard](https://www.worldwildlife.org/species/snow-leopard)
### Final Touches:
- Be sure to ensure that each slide is visually appealing and includes relevant images. Use a consistent theme or color palette throughout the presentation to create a cohesive look. Finally, practice your presentation to be ready to explain your slides in detail! Good luck!
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