Can a species come back from EXTINCTION?

What does it mean when a species goes extinct? Are they truly gone forever?

Today we will take a closer look at endangered and extinct animals and what their survival (or extinction) means to the sustainability of the Earth's deeply diverse ecosystems.

We will begin by watching a Brain Pop video where Tim and Moby learn more about the causes of extinction. Next, we will do the quiz together to show your understanding.  Finally, there are two activities you can do in small groups to record your understanding. You may need to watch the video again so you can be sure to pick up all of the important information.

Boundless Biomes

https://askabiologist.asu.edu/explore/biomes

Desert Biome

Computer

https://askabiologist.asu.edu/sites/default/files/virtual-reality/desert-biome-VR-360/index.html

Smart Phone

https://askabiologist.asu.edu/sites/default/files/virtual-reality/desert-biome-VR-360/index.html

Google Cardboard

https://askabiologist.asu.edu/sites/default/files/virtual-reality/desert-biome-VR-360-GC/index.html

Rainforest Biome

Computer

https://askabiologist.asu.edu/sites/default/files/virtual-reality/rainforest-biome-VR-360/index.html

Smartphone

https://askabiologist.asu.edu/sites/default/files/virtual-reality/rainforest-biome-VR-360/index.html

Google Cardboard

https://askabiologist.asu.edu/sites/default/files/virtual-reality/rainforest-biome-VR-360-GC/index.html

Temperate Forest

Computer

https://askabiologist.asu.edu/sites/default/files/virtual-reality/temperate-forest-VR-360/index.html

Smartphone

https://askabiologist.asu.edu/sites/default/files/virtual-reality/temperate-forest-VR-360/index.html

Google Cardboard

https://askabiologist.asu.edu/sites/default/files/virtual-reality/temperate-forest-VR-360-GC/index.html

Tundra Biome (all)

https://www.youvisit.com/tour/emily.m

Other Informational Sites to Check Out! 

http://5gbiomes.weebly.com/

http://interactivesites.weebly.com/biomes.html

Apps for iPad/ Smartphone

Jaunt VR

Discovery VR

Sites in VR

Within VR

Youtube VR

Google Cardboard

Expeditions

Fulldive VR

EcoTrivia

Good Resources: http://glencoe.mheducation.com/sites/0078617464/ (see below)

Self Check Quizes

http://glencoe.mheducation.com/sites/0078617464/student_view0/chapter3/section1/self-check_quiz-eng_.html

http://glencoe.mheducation.com/sites/0078617464/student_view0/chapter3/section2/self-check_quiz-eng_.html

http://glencoe.mheducation.com/sites/0078617464/student_view0/chapter3/section3/self-check_quiz-eng_.html

Quizlet

https://quizlet.com/subject/biomes-quiz/

http://studyjams.scholastic.com/studyjams/jams/science/ecosystems/biomes.htm

Plants, Ecosystems and Bill Nye - Oh My!

Today will will continue our learning about plants, photosynthesis and ecosystems. We will begin by reading over our article from yesterday, "Low amounts of sunlight cause leaves on a plant in the rain forest to turn blue."  Then we will share our new questions with each other.

Finally, we will watch a Bill Nye video while doing "sketchnotes" to show our thinking and understanding about the importance of plants in our ecosystems.  We will pause the video as we go so you can have a chance to share your thinking.

Here is a reminder of what "sketchnotes" are and what you need to include.

Do you "sketchnotes" on the back page of your article. Be sure to use colours, have a title, and include to the word and your very best explanation of PHOTOSYNTHESIS.

What is inside a plant? What do plants do for our environment?

Why are plants so important to the habitats and ecosystems of humans and animals? What do plants provide?



Today we will talk about the process of PHOTOSYNTHESIS and look closely at a few leaf samples.  We'll also take a virtual tour deep inside a leaf.  By the end of the next two classes you will have a good understand of what a leaf looks like close up and why plants and the process of photosynthesis is so important to life on Earth!


What other questions might we ask after learning more about plants and photosynthesis?

What do plants need to survive and thrive?

Are plants always green? 

How do plants change light energy into chemical energy?


 

Sometimes We Do Not Need Microscopes . . .

Last week we used microscopes to get a closer look at an ecosystem right outside our school. We took water samples from a small drainage ditch and could see living microorganisms inside! These biotic beings were quick but many of us were able to get a closer look. Today, we will learning about an ecosystem that is rapidly changing right before our eyes - no microscope necessary. The beaches along Lake Winnipeg have drastically changed over the winter. Due to an invasive species, home and cottage owners are finding that after the snow melted, their once beautiful sandy beaches are full of millions and millions of mussels.

Melting snow reveals millions of dead zebra mussels at Victoria Beach

Book of Awesome - Good Copy Time 7E and 7F

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Name - Size 14

Text - Size 12 

Font - leave as is

Paste your story here!

Le pouding au vers de terre - Worms and Dirt Pudding "How-to" Videos

Do you like worms? What about dirt? The students of 7D, 7E and 7F sure do! Check out our videos in the comments section, showing students following their recipe! We hope you will also try out the recipe so you can use a video and follow along at home! Bon appétit! ****Students - please click in the comments section and post the link to your video! Don't forget to also include your FIRST names only!

Le pouding au vers de terre - Mia C., Mia D., and Izabella from Mrs. Steinhoff on Vimeo.

Le pouding au vers de terre - Serena and Alyssa from Mrs. Steinhoff on Vimeo.

Le pouding au vers de terre - Calla, Jamen, Samantha, Holly from Mrs. Steinhoff on Vimeo.

Pouding au vers de terre from Mrs. Steinhoff on Vimeo.

PIRB5113 from N W on Vimeo.

Microscopes - What Do They Do and Why Do We Use Them?

https://www.brainpop.com/technology/scienceandindustry/microscopes/