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 elephants

Answer 1

Sure! Here’s an outline for a PowerPoint or Google Slides presentation on elephants. You can customize your background and theme as you see fit.

Slide 1: Title Slide

• Title: Elephants (Elephas maximus)
• Your Name: [Your Name]
• Course: 7th Grade Science
• Image: A captivating picture of an elephant.

Slide 2: Classification

• Title: Classification
• Content:
  • Kingdom: Animalia
  • Phylum: Chordata
  • Class: Mammalia
  • Order: Proboscidea
  • Family: Elephantidae
  • Genus: Elephas
  • Species: Elephas maximus
• Image: An illustration of the taxonomic tree or a diagram of the elephant’s classification.

Slide 3: Ecosystem

• Title: Ecosystem
• Content:
  • Habitat: Savannas, forests, and grasslands of Africa and Asia.
  • Living Organisms: Acacia trees (food source), various insects, birds that help clean the elephants.
  • Geographic Features: Mountain ranges, rivers, and wetlands that support biodiversity.
• Image: A photo of an elephant in its natural habitat.

Slide 4: Adaptations

• Title: Adaptations
• Content:
  • Large ears for thermoregulation and to help dissipate heat.
  • Long trunks that can be used for drinking, feeding, and social interactions.
  • Thick skin that protects against sunburn and helps retain moisture.
• Image: A close-up photo showing an elephant’s ear and trunk in action.

Slide 5: Common Characteristics

• Title: Common Characteristics
• Content:
  • Elephants are mammals, which means they are warm-blooded, have hair, and give live birth.
  • They share characteristics like enlarged jaws, social behavior, and complex communication.
  • Elephants exhibit parental care, where mothers care for their young and teach them survival skills.
• Image: An infographic about mammal characteristics.

Slide 6: Biodiversity

• Title: Biodiversity
• Content:
  • Elephants contribute to biodiversity by creating water holes used by other animals and promoting the growth of vegetation through seed dispersal.
  • Their foraging habits maintain the structure of the ecosystem, and they play a key role in their habitats.
• Image: A graph or picture showing biodiversity in an ecosystem.

Slide 7: Human Activity

• Title: Human Activity
• Content:
  • Habitat loss due to deforestation and agricultural expansion.
  • Poaching for ivory and human-wildlife conflict leading to declines in elephant populations.
  • Climate change affecting their habitats.
• Image: A photo depicting deforestation or poaching.

Slide 8: Design Solutions (Issue 1: Poaching)

• Title: Design Solutions
• Content:
  • Issue: Poaching for ivory and the illegal wildlife trade.
  • Facts: Estimates suggest that tens of thousands of elephants are killed each year for their tusks.
  • Solution: Strengthening anti-poaching laws and increasing patrolling in protected areas using technology.
• Image: An infographic about poaching statistics.

Slide 9: Design Solutions (Issue 2: Habitat Loss)

• Title: Design Solutions
• Content:
  • Issue: Habitat loss due to agriculture and urban development.
  • Facts: Over 60% of elephants' traditional habitats have been lost in the last century.
  • Solution: Implementing wildlife corridors and establishing protected areas to ensure safe migration routes.
• Image: A map showing potential wildlife corridors.

Slide 10: Sources/Bibliography

• Title: Sources/Bibliography
• Content:
  1. "Elephants: The Complete Guide" - [URL]
  2. "National Geographic - Elephants" - [URL]
  3. "World Wildlife Fund: Elephants" - [URL]
• Image: A graphic related to the sources.

C. Turn in Your Work

• Make sure to review your slides for clarity, creativity, and correctness before submitting them to the designated dropbox.

Feel free to adapt the content and images to fit your presentation style! Good luck!