Behavioral Responses Assignment

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Behavioral responses Assignment

Stimulus

Habitat

Behavior

environment where an organism is naturally found

Vocabulary

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

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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Scientific Articles

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ABSTRACT

INTRODUCTION

METHODS

RESULTS

CONCLUSION

DISCUSSION

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

EVIDENCE

REASONING

CLAIM

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Constructing Scientific Arguments

Sci. Argument

CER

1. Statement supported by scientific evidence and reasoning

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

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Reasoning

Evidence

Claim

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

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

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

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Claim

Our Question: Does human activity affect animal behavior?

Evidence

Reasoning

Remember, your reasoning connects your claim to the evidence.

Sentence Starters

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RESULTS

-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

DISCUSSION

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

ABSTRACT:

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

METHODS

-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"

Wildlife

Article Summary:

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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CLAIM

Ask yourself these questions...

• What did the authors want me to learn from reading this article?

• What one sentence summarizes the conclusion of this article?

Arctic Birds

Article Summary:

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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EVIDENCE

Data includes the following:

• graphs
• measurements
• numbers in data tables

CONCLUSION

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

Woodpeckers

Article Summary:

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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INTRODUCTION

-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