BIODIVERSITY and ECOSYSTEM PORTFOLIO INSTRUCTIONS-OUTLINE

Question

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) about eleaphants

Answer 1

Here's a detailed outline for your PowerPoint or Google Slides presentation on elephants. Each slide includes the specified information and suggestions for pictures or illustrations.

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Slide 1: TITLE SLIDE

• Title: Elephants (Elephas maximus)
• Your Name: [Your Name]
• Course: 7th grade science
• Image: A striking image of an elephant in its natural habitat.

Slide 2: CLASSIFICATION

• Title: Classification
• Content:
  • Kingdom: Animalia
  • Phylum: Chordata
  • Class: Mammalia
  • Order: Proboscidea
  • Family: Elephantidae
  • Genus: Elephas
  • Species: Elephas maximus
• Image: A chart or diagram illustrating the classification system.

Slide 3: ECOSYSTEM

• Title: Ecosystem
• Content:
  • Elephants typically inhabit savannas, forests, and grasslands.
  • They interact with various organisms, including other animals like lions and zebras, and plants like acacia trees.
  • Geographic features include hills, rivers, and wetlands, which provide water and food resources.
• Image: A map showing the elephant's habitat or a photo of a savanna ecosystem.

Slide 4: ADAPTATIONS

• Title: Adaptations
• Content:
  1. Large Ears: Help dissipate heat and regulate body temperature.
  2. Trunk: Used for grasping, feeding, drinking, and social interaction.
  3. Strong Legs: Support their massive weight and enable them to travel long distances.
• Image: Close-up images showing each adaptation (e.g., a trunk in action or large ears).

Slide 5: COMMON CHARACTERISTICS

• Title: Common Characteristics
• Content:
  • Elephants are mammals, characterized by warm-blooded bodies, live births, and mammary glands.
  • They have specialized teeth (molars for grinding), a social structure, and a strong sense of smell.
• Image: A diagram of an elephant family showing social interactions.

Slide 6: BIODIVERSITY

• Title: Biodiversity
• Content:
  • Elephants play a crucial role in their ecosystems as megaherbivores, helping shape vegetation and creating paths for other animals.
  • Their feeding habits promote biodiversity, as they disperse seeds and create habitats for various species.
• Image: A graphic showing the relationship between elephants and other species in their ecosystem.

Slide 7: HUMAN ACTIVITY

• Title: Human Activity
• Content:
  • Human activities such as habitat destruction, poaching for ivory, and encroachment on land have significantly impacted elephant populations.
  • Conservation efforts are needed to protect elephants' habitats and reduce human-elephant conflict.
• Image: Contrasting photos showing areas of habitat loss versus preserved elephant habitats.

Slide 8: DESIGN SOLUTION 1

• Title: Issue: Water Pollution
• Content:
  • Water pollution from agricultural runoff and industrial waste can threaten elephant habitats.
  • Possible Solution: Implementing cleaner agricultural practices and establishing buffer zones around water sources to protect from pollutants.
• Image: A graphic of polluted water vs. clean water sources.

Slide 9: DESIGN SOLUTION 2

• Title: Issue: Erosion and Deforestation
• Content:
  • Deforestation for agriculture and logging reduces the habitat available for elephants, leading to fragmentation of populations.
  • Possible Solution: Promoting reforestation projects and sustainable logging practices to restore and protect elephant habitats.
• Image: Before-and-after images of deforested areas vs. reforested areas.

Slide 10: SOURCES/BIBLIOGRAPHY

• Title: Sources
• Content:
  1. Title of Source: National Geographic - African Elephants
     • Weblink: https://www.nationalgeographic.com/animals/mammals/facts/african-elephants
  2. Title of Source: World Wildlife Fund - Elephants
     • Weblink: https://www.worldwildlife.org/species/elephants
  3. Title of Source: Save the Elephants
     • Weblink: https://www.savetheelephants.org
• Image: Iconic image of elephants peacefully coexisting in nature.

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Feel free to customize any part of this outline and add any extra content or fun facts to enrich your presentation! Good luck!