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Behavioral Responses Assignment

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Behavioral responses Assignment

Vocabulary

Drag the vocabulary word above to the correct definition. Not sure? Use your Workbook Glossary!

Habitat

the way in which an animal acts in response to a particular stimulus

environment where an organism is naturally found

Stimulus

Behavior

something that causes an organism to react

Human Impacts

As humans impact the environment, many animals are required to adapt their behaviors to survive. Look at the examples to the right. Which one describes a change in anumal behavior due to human impact?

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CONCLUSION

INTRODUCTION

DISCUSSION

These articles usually consist of several different sections.Today's article will include the following 6 sections. Click each one to learn more about it.

METHODS

Scientific Articles

RESULTS

ABSTRACT

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Abstract

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Introduction

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Methods

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Results

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Discussion & Conclusion

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Vocabulary

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REASONING

EVIDENCE

CLAIM

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  1. Claim = main idea
  2. Evidence = data in results section
  3. Reasoning = supports the claim

CER

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  1. Statement supported by scientific evidence and reasoning

Sci. Argument

Constructing Scientific Arguments

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Reasoning

Connects the evidence to your claim.Should explain how your data supports the claim.

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Evidence

Identify data that supports your claim.Find it in the Results section!

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Claim

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A good claim answers the scientific question and summarizes the main idea of an article.

Claim

Our Question: Does human activity affect animal behavior?

Evidence

Sentence Starters
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Remember, your reasoning connects your claim to the evidence.

Reasoning

-Tells you the data the scientists collected -Scientists may present this by describing the findings using words in paragraphs or by using graphs and data tables -Contains evidence

RESULTS

-Explains what the results mean-Applies the data from the results to a real-world problem

DISCUSSION

-First section of the article -Summary of the article -Helps your brain prepare for what it will learn as you read the article

ABSTRACT:

-Tells you how the scientists did their research -Other scientists can use this section to try to duplicate the results -Some articles will label this section as "procedures," instead of "methods"

METHODS

Do you love seeing wildlife when you are wandering around in the woods? Well, the love might not be mutual. In fact, many animals avoid humans, even if they do not mean any harm. So, what impact do humans' outdoor activities have on wildlife?

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Wildlife

Article Summary:
  • What did the authors want me to learn from reading this article?
  • What one sentence summarizes the conclusion of this article?

CLAIM

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Peregrine falcons are famous for their superfast diving flights, but that is not the only thing they are good at. Peregrines are also world travelers! Scientists track peregrine migrations to understand how climate change and genetics impact them.

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Arctic Birds

Article Summary:
  • graphs
  • measurements
  • numbers in data tables

EVIDENCE

Data includes the following:

-Wraps up the paper's findings -Recommends what you can do based on what the study discovered

CONCLUSION

Many human activities disturb the natural habitats of various species. This is why it is very important for wildlife managers to determine and protect high-quality habitats, which are habitats the most reproductively successful individuals choose.

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Woodpeckers

Article Summary:

-Gives you background on what the scientists studied -Tells you things you need to know to understand the research -Reminds you what vocabulary words mean

INTRODUCTION