Wednesday in class work research articles and essay

Research articles on Quagga mussels https://www.glerl.noaa.gov/pubs/brochures/foodweb/LEfoodweb.pdf http://research.noaa.gov/InDepth/Features/CurrentFeature/TabId/728/ArtMID/1884/ArticleID/10527/Small-Mussels-with-Big-Effects-Invasive-Quagga-Mussels-Eat-Away-at-Great-Lakes-Food-Web.aspx http://www.greatlakesmapping.org/great_lake_stressors/2/zebra-and-quagga-mussels http://www.greatlakesmapping.org/great_lake_stressors/2/zebra-and-quagga-mussels https://www.google.com/url?sa=t&rct=j&q=&esrc=s&source=web&cd=1&cad=rja&uact=8&ved=0ahUKEwiomtm4-abKAhVKVD4KHWaPDQsQFggcMAA&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.glerl.noaa.gov%2Fpubs%2Fbrochures%2Fmussel_dipo.pdf&usg=AFQjCNGo0UUohO9wRb18xCL2u4AtMnLrqw&sig2=eo-mtPMgnHAB0WWSD5YyFA Quagga and Zebra mussel prompt Quagga and Zebra mussels have invaded the Great Lakes and affected the ecosystem. Using the video and the articles included on the blog, define and explain how these factors have changed: Abiotic factor(s) Biodiversity/ species richness Flow of energy in the ecosystem Trophic pyramid/food chain Do a paragraph for each of the four factors. Describe what has changed, include real examples and evidence from the articles/video. Use the names of the organisms involved. Do not use opinions or unsubstantiated facts. Do not discuss the economic, changes to manmade objects.

Powerpoint on marine mammals due Tuesday, use time wisely in class

Finish quagga and zebra mussel essay

friday 2 3 17 work

view part 1 nd 2 video of quagga and zebra mussels in student resources. Also Research articles on Quagga mussels http://research.noaa.gov/InDepth/Features/CurrentFeature/TabId/728/ArtMID/1884/ArticleID/10527/Small-Mussels-with-Big-Effects-Invasive-Quagga-Mussels-Eat-Away-at-Great-Lakes-Food-Web.aspx http://www.greatlakesmapping.org/great_lake_stressors/2/zebra-and-quagga-mussels http://www.greatlakesmapping.org/great_lake_stressors/2/zebra-and-quagga-mussels https://www.google.com/url?sa=t&rct=j&q=&esrc=s&source=web&cd=1&cad=rja&uact=8&ved=0ahUKEwiomtm4-abKAhVKVD4KHWaPDQsQFggcMAA&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.glerl.noaa.gov%2Fpubs%2Fbrochures%2Fmussel_dipo.pdf&usg=AFQjCNGo0UUohO9wRb18xCL2u4AtMnLrqw&sig2=eo-mtPMgnHAB0WWSD5YyFA How do these invasive species affect the ecosystem? Include how it affects: abiotic factors; the biodiversity; the trophic pyramid/ food chain or food web. Do not discuss economic or manmade structures. Give real examples/evidence especially the species that are affected (by name) from the video and articles. Elaborate on how or why changes occur.

see the following video on wastewater and eutrophication and how it affects dissolved oxygen to produce dead zones. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GNGKsubYJ9U

Quagga resources

Research articles on Quagga mussels http://research.noaa.gov/InDepth/Features/CurrentFeature/TabId/728/ArtMID/1884/ArticleID/10527/Small-Mussels-with-Big-Effects-Invasive-Quagga-Mussels-Eat-Away-at-Great-Lakes-Food-Web.aspx http://www.greatlakesmapping.org/great_lake_stressors/2/zebra-and-quagga-mussels http://www.glerl.noaa.gov/../mussel_dipo.pdf

12/22 due two days after vacation.

Research a marine mammal species These are organisms with interesting life histories. They have many adaptations that allow them to live in a world that is so different than ours. They endure low oxygen and a high pressure environment, that exerts pressure on their body all the time. They deal with the resistance of the water, changes in temperature throughout the year, migration to find food; diving to depths; and must complete many tasks without the use of any hands. No copy and paste, you must put it all into your own words and cite the URL after each paragraph. Example…The ringed seal lives on the bottom and has a downturned mouth (www. ringseal4you.com) Support with pictures that show the activity or topic. You will make a keynote presentation about a species of marine mammal that explains the following information: • The name of the marine mammal species • The order it is in • Average size and maximum size • Color/markings • Habitat-mud, rocks, surface and Water conditions, temperature range, tolerance to pollution, seasonal migrations, map of range of where it can live • Life cycle • Reproductive information-timing, spawning, courtship behavior, external or internal fertilization, number of young (fundicity) • What it eats, and a discussion of its place on the trophic pyramid. • How it eats-describe the adaptations it has to eat with If and what predators it may have • at least Special adaptations and how it helps them to live