Mr. Fisher's 7th grade Science Classes: Week of March 23rd Organisms Research Project: Due on Monday, March 30 Find two organisms (one plant and one animal) that live in the same habitat. Research to learn more about the organisms. Create a google slides presentation (7 - 8 slides) that compares and contrasts the two organisms. The last slide should have links to your research resources on Habitat: The natural home or environment for an animal or a plant. Monday 3/23: Part A: Basic Information [ ] Describe each organism. What does it look like? How does it act? Etc... Part B: Classification [ ] What are their scientific names? [ ] How are they classified? Kingdom? Phylum? Why does it fit in those categories? Part C: Cells [ ] Include a self-made picture or chart showing the similarities and differences between the plant’s cell and the animal’s cell. [ ] Include some examples of specialized organs or tissues. Part D: Energy [ ] Where does their energy come from? Producer or Consumer? How does it fit in the food chain? [ ] Compare photosynthesis and cellular respiration (chart, pictures, or words). Tuesday 3/24: Part E: Adaptations [ ] What is its habitat [ ] Describe at least one way it adapts to its environment. Why? Start the Google Slides: [ ] Include parts A - E in the slides presentation [ ] Include a slide with a copy of links to research resources Wednesday 3/25: [ ] Extra Credit [ ] Finishing touches on slides presentation [ ] Share the slides presentation with Mr. Fisher Extra Credit: Describe its Life Cycle: Does it go through different stages?
