Environmental Science Enrichment Assignments
Directions: Choose one tier for each domain selected for a total of three.
Domain
Ecosystems
Evolution
Classification
Tier 1
Tier 2
Tier 3
Tier 4
Write a rap, story, or a poem that
accurately utilizes and explains
key terms from the chapter. There
must be a minimum of 10 stanzas
if writing a poem or a rap. A
minimum of 3 written pages if
writing a story.
Write a 50 question test
with answer key that is
composed of (25) multiple
choice, (15) short answers,
and (10) essay questions.
Develop a power point
presentation that explains the
major concepts of the chapter
Research the impact of methane and
plants as they relate to climate
change. Based on your findings,
make a case for or against global
warming. 4-7 typed pages required.
(Ecology, Populations, Species
Interactions, Succession,
Energy Transfer, Ecosystem
Recycling, Terrestrial and
Aquatic Ecosystems)
Minimum 40 slides.
Develop a power point
presentation that explains the
major concepts of the chapter
Write a rap, story, or a poem that
accurately utilizes and explains
key terms from the chapter. There
must be a minimum of 10 stanzas
if writing a poem or a rap. A
minimum of 3 written pages if
writing a story.
Write a 50 question test
with answer key that is
composed of (25) multiple
choice, (15) short answers, (Earth’s history, theories of
evolution, the evolution of
and (10) essay questions.
Write a rap, story, or a poem that
accurately utilizes and explains
key terms from the chapter. There
must be a minimum of 10 stanzas
if writing a poem or a rap. A
minimum of 3 written pages if
writing a story.
Write a 50 question test
with answer key that is
composed of (25) multiple
choice, (15) short answers,
and (10) essay questions.
populations and speciation).
Minimum 40 slides.
Develop a power point
presentation that explains the
major concepts of the chapter
(Taxonomy defined, Linnaeus,
levels of classification,
binomial nomenclature, six
kingdoms of life, three domain
system, cladogram).
Research and write a report on
Darwin’s Theory of Evolution. What
are the main points? Tell whether
you agree or disagree with his
theory. Defend your position. 4-7
typed pages required.
Research and write a report titled,
Creating Order Out of Chaos. Trace
the development of the
classification system from
Linnaeus to modern phylogenetic
taxonomy. 4-7 typed pages
required.
Minimum 40 slides.
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Ecosystems Key Terms
1. ecosystem
2. biotic factor
3. abiotic factor
4. organism
5. species
6. population
7. community
8. habitat
9. greenhouse effect
10. niche
11. food web
12. biosphere
13. biodiversity
14. succession
15. climate
16. biome
17. equilibrium
18. pioneer species
19. producer
20. consumer
21. decomposer
22. trophic level
23. energy pyramid
24. omnivore
25. herbivore
26. carnivore
27. food chain
Evolution Key Terms
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
fossil
extinct
acquired trait
natural selection
population
adaptive
radiation
7. Artificial
selection
8. Adapt
9. Fitness
10. Homologus
structure
11. Analogous
structure
12. Vestigial
structure
13. Coevolution
14. Convergent
evolution
Classification Key
Terms
1. taxonomy
2. genus
3. binomial
nomenclature
4. cladistics
5. cladogram
6. bacteria
7. archaea
8. eukaryote
9. kingdom
archebacteria
10. kingdom eubacteria
11. kingdom protista
12. kingdom fungi
13. kingdom plantae
14. kingdom animalia
15. domain archaea
16. domain bacteria
17. domain eukarya
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