Activity 2 from suileng
Survival of the Species
Mammoths and dinosaurs are examples of animals that no longer exist. Is it because of their gigantic size? Elephants look similar to mammoths. Why are they still surviving? Rafflesia is an example of a plant species found in Malaysia that is facing extinction. Why? How do animals and plants ensure the survival of their species?
Activity 1
You will need: PLASTICINE, CARDS
1. Form groups of four.
2. Find out information on extinct or endangered animals from various resources.
3. Make a model of the animals.
4. Write a short description of the reason why they become extinct or are endangered.
5. Suggest ways to protect endangered animals.
6. Display them at the back of the class.
Wolly Mammoth |
2. Find out information on extinct or endangered animals from various resources.
3. Make a model of the animals.
Ceratosaurus |
4. Write a short description of the reason why they become extinct or are endangered.
5. Suggest ways to protect endangered animals.
6. Display them at the back of the class.
Exercise II
Answer all questions.
1. Complete the table below by using the following words.
Wind Edible Water Spongy receptacle Animals Wing-like structures
(a)
Way of dispersal: __________________
Special characteristics:
* Light seeds
* _________________
(b)
Way of dispersal: __________________
Special characteristics:
* ___________________
* Fleshy
* Bright in colour
* Contains many tiny seeds
(c)
Way of dispersal: __________________
Special characteristics:
* Light
* _______________
2. The picture shows a turtle laying eggs in the sand of the beach.
(a) State two ways practised by the animal shown in the picture to take care of its egg.
1. ______________________________________
2. ______________________________________
(b) State two inferences for your answer in (a)
1. ______________________________________
2. ______________________________________
(c) Do all the baby turtles manage to survive?
________________________________________
(d) Give one reason for your answer 1(c).
_________________________________________
3. The picture shows seeds or fruits of four different types of plants.
(a) State the methods of dispersal of seeds by the following plants.
(i) K: _____________
(ii) L: _____________
(iii) M: ____________
(iv) N: _____________
(b) Give three characteristics of the seeds of Plant N that help them in their way of seed dispersal.
1. __________________________
2. __________________________
3. __________________________
(c) Give one other example of a plant that disperses its seeds like plant:
(i) K: _____________
(ii) L: _____________
(iii) M: ____________
(iv) N: _____________
1. Complete the table below by using the following words.
Wind Edible Water Spongy receptacle Animals Wing-like structures
(a)
Way of dispersal: __________________
Special characteristics:
* Light seeds
* _________________
(b)
Way of dispersal: __________________
Special characteristics:
* ___________________
* Fleshy
* Bright in colour
* Contains many tiny seeds
(c)
Way of dispersal: __________________
Special characteristics:
* Light
* _______________
2. The picture shows a turtle laying eggs in the sand of the beach.
(a) State two ways practised by the animal shown in the picture to take care of its egg.
1. ______________________________________
2. ______________________________________
(b) State two inferences for your answer in (a)
1. ______________________________________
2. ______________________________________
(c) Do all the baby turtles manage to survive?
________________________________________
(d) Give one reason for your answer 1(c).
_________________________________________
3. The picture shows seeds or fruits of four different types of plants.
(a) State the methods of dispersal of seeds by the following plants.
(i) K: _____________
(ii) L: _____________
(iii) M: ____________
(iv) N: _____________
(b) Give three characteristics of the seeds of Plant N that help them in their way of seed dispersal.
1. __________________________
2. __________________________
3. __________________________
(c) Give one other example of a plant that disperses its seeds like plant:
(i) K: _____________
(ii) L: _____________
(iii) M: ____________
(iv) N: _____________
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