UNIT 3.
ECOSYSTEMS AND THE ENVIRONMENT ACTIVITIES
1.- VOCABULARY Write on your notebook your own vocabulary of this unit: ecosystem, environment, species, biological community ... 2.- Think ►These photos show several examples of unbalance in the natural environment. Which parts of the ecosystem have been damaged in each photo?
3.– Match: If a living thing ...
It is a ...
makes its own food
primary consumer
is an herbivore like a zebra.
secondary consumer
is a predator like a lion
producer
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4.– Are these sentences true or false? The biological community of an ecosystem is made up of living things that belong to only one species. .................................. Plants are primary consumers because they produce food from sunlight. ................ Secondary consumers are called herbivores. ............................ Human action can unbalance an ecosystem. ................................. A forest or a lake are examples of ecosystems. ................................. The Earth is an ecosystem that we call atmosphere. ............................... 5.– Find out which species are endangered in Spain. Look up information about them. 6.– Which activities are good (G) or bad (B) for the conservation of the environment? The emission of harmful gases from the chemical factory. Planting new trees. Riding a motorbike through the forest. Fishing in a prohibited area. Respecting animals and plants. Separating rubbish. Using public transport. Building a fire in the forest. 7.– Can you draw a food chain?
Producer
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Secondary
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consumer
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CEIP COLÓN CÓRDOBA
PROTECTING THE ENVIRONMENT
CLASS: ………………..
Name: _________________________________________________ Date: __________ Colour:
Green Red
POSITIVE ACTIONS for the environment NEGATIVE ACTIONS for the environment Taking care of plants in your house or a garden
Planting trees
Throwing candy wrappers on the ground
Factories billowing smoke Throwing used paper in the bin Taking paper to the dumpster for recycling Taking care of and respecting animals Throwing glass in the yellow dumpster Cutting down trees Watering plants Droughts Being careful to avoid fires when I`m in the country Leaving the faucet on while I brush my teeth Taking glass to the green container Killing animals in order to make coats from their skins Riding your bike Leaving the country clean when I go out on a hike Using your car or motorcycle Turning off the faucet in the shower while I wash
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Taking paper to the dumpster for recycling
A factory billowing smoke
A green dumpster for glass They kill animals to make coats
A faucet Taking care of plants
Watering the plants
No rain. No water.
Droughts
Fire in the forest
Take care of and respect animals
Planting a tree
A bin Glass can be recycle Turn off the faucet in the shower while you wash
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Name: _____________________________
CLASSIFYING GARBAGE
Colour the dumpsters .
Cut out and place the garbage items on the appropriate container. Write their names.
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PAPER
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GLASS (
dumpster)
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GLASS
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Eggshells, ___________________________ C ORGANI E G A B GAR
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& PLASTIC RS E N I A CONT
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Eggshells Plastic bottles Garden rubbish Fish bones Glass bottles Cans Bones Newspapers Paper bags Bio-degradable food Fruit skins Paper sheets Candy wrappers Glasses, jars … Tins Milk cartons
Eggshells Plastic bottles Garden rubbish Fish bones Glass bottles Cans Bones Newspapers Paper bags Bio-degradable food Fruit skins Paper sheets Candy wrappers Glasses, jars … Tins Milk cartons
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Name: ________________________________________________ Date: __________
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A NATIONAL PARK
Find out about a national or natural park in your area or in another part of Spain. Complete the sheet and draw a picture of the animals or plants you can find in the park. NATIONAL PARK: …………………………………………………………………. Location: …………………………………………………………………………………... …………………………………………………………………………………………………….. Common species of animals in the park: …………………………….. …………………………………………………………………………………………………….. …………………………………………………………………………………………………….. Common species of plants in the park: ………………………………. …………………………………………………………………………………………………….. ……………………………………………………………………………………………………..
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Name: ______________________________________ Class: ________Date: ____________
ECOSYSTEMS.
THE FOREST
1. Label each living thing in this ecosystem. 2. Write 2 producers, 2 primary consumers, 1 secondary consumer and 1 tertiary consumer. 3. Write 2 food chains and a food web.
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Oak trees
Herbs
Snail
Rat
Hedgehog
Rattlesnake
Hawk
Finch
Squirrel
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