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1.7 General science (Page 4/4)

The grasshopper and other insects in the ecosystem

Assignment 3:

Explain why the grasshopper and other insects are adapted to their environment particularly well.

Dependence on water:

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Obtaining food (distinguish between the grasshopper and other insects that undergo a complete metamorphosis).

Grasshopper:

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Insects that undergo complete metamorphosis:

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Respiration (Tip: why are insects not as dependent on a moist environment as the earthworm is?):

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Senses and communication (Tip: research whether grasshoppers can hear and make sounds)

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Assessment

Learning Outcome 1: The learner will be able to act confidently on curiosity about natural phenomena, and to investigate relationships and solve problems in scientific, technological and environmental contexts.

Assessment Standard 1.1: We know this when the learner plans investigations;

Assessment Standard 1.2: We know this when the learner conducts investigations and collects data.

Learning Outcome 2: The learner will know and be able to interpret and apply scientific, technological and environmental knowledge.

Assessment Standard 2.3: We know this when the learner interprets information;

Assessment Standard 2.4: We know this when the learner applies knowledge in a variation of a known situation.

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OpenStax, Natural sciences grade 7. OpenStax CNX. Sep 16, 2009 Download for free at http://cnx.org/content/col11077/1.1

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