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Name: __________________________________________________________ Per.: ________ Date: _________________________________ Biology Quarter 3 Ecosystem Project -‐ 100 test points DUE BY Friday, March 4th, 2016 You will be choosing an ecosystem and researching it in order to create a poster or booklet. Project requirements:
• Poster OR several pieces of paper neatly attached in a booklet form • Full name (first and last) and period • HAND DRAWN pictures (no print outs) with the exception of the world map • HAND WRITTEN information (no printing out) • Color
If you’re using a poster, here is an idea of how to format your poster: Biotic factors (both plants and animals) in your ecosystem.
Description + picture.
Abiotic factors in your ecosystem (make sure to include important factors such as climate,
light availability, seasonal changes, soil quality, etc.). Description + picture.
Interesting Facts! Add some
information about your ecosystem. This may include historical, cultural, or any other information that helps create a deeper understanding of your
ecosystem.
Title of Ecosystem “The Sahara Desert”
World Map highlighting your ecosystem’s location (note: this
may be printed)
Food web of your ecosystem – include the name of specific organisms found in your ecosystem. Clearly label.
Food pyramid of your ecosystem (must include producers at bottom level).
Clearly label.
Human Impacts on Ecosystem (how are human activities affecting your ecosystem). Description + picture.
Threatened and/or
Endangered species found in your ecosystem. Description +
picture.
Conservation or restoration efforts – what’s being done to try to help? Description + picture.
Grading Rubric – TURN THIS IN WITH YOUR PROJECT Project Component Points
Possible Points Received
Name/Title -‐Include first and last name -‐Choose a specific ecosystem (ex/ Sonoran Desert is better than Desert) -‐Make your title catchy or creative
5
World Map -‐You may draw or print this out -‐Indicate the regions in the world where your ecosystem is found
10
Food Web -‐Draw a food web that includes organisms found in your ecosystem -‐Must contain multiple pathways -‐Draw arrows indicating the transfer of energy -‐Label organisms
10
Food Pyramid -‐Draw a food pyramid that includes organisms found in your ecosystem -‐Must contain producer level at the bottom -‐Clearly label specific examples of organisms and each level
10
Biotic Factors -‐Describe important biotic (plant and animal) factors found in your ecosystem -‐Include a drawing
10
Abiotic Factors -‐Describe important abiotic factors (climate, light, seasons, soil quality, minerals, water) found in your ecosystem -‐Include a drawing
10
Interesting Facts -‐Include interesting cultural, historical, etc., information regarding your ecosystem -‐Write in complete sentences
5
Human Impacts -‐Explain how humans have impacted your ecosystem -‐Be specific and use complete sentences -‐Include a drawing
10
Threatened/Endangered Species -‐Identify the important threatened and endangered species in your ecosystem -‐Briefly explain why they are threatened or endangered Include a drawing
10
Conservation/Restoration -‐Explain what (if anything) is being done to conserve or restore your ecosystem. -‐Include a drawing
10
Neatness/color -‐Be neat and color!
10
Total Score: ___________/100 Resubmission Score: