Science


 * ANIMAL ADAPTATIONS**


 * Go to World Book Online- type in the password and search your animal and its adaptations**


 * [|National Geographic]type in your animal and look up facts about its adaptations**


 * You may also use other information that you have researched**


 * Technology Use to Explore Extreme Environments**
 * Pg. 176-177**
 * Snow Houses, Sunglasses, Parkas, Oil Lamps**


 * Pg. 186- 187**
 * Radar, Satellite, Sonar**


 * Pg. 192-195**
 * Scuba-Aqua-Lung**
 * Submarine**
 * Newt Suit**


 * Pg. 202-222**
 * Satellites**
 * Robots**
 * EMU**

You are a scientist who specializes in exploration and your job is to research an Extreme Environment and design a vehicle that can be used to explore this environment. You will be presenting your findings to the class and can choose to make a PowerPoint presentation, Keynote or a brochure. You will orally present your report in class. __Individual Project__: Your report will be done on your own on a specific Extreme Environment that is assigned to you. __Group Project:__ You will provide a diagram and build a model with the other members who are doing the same Extreme Environment. You can build your model using plasticine, paper mache, recycling, Lego, or any other material of your choice.
 * Assignment:**

Answer the following questions in your presentation through research in the library, Science Probe 6, links from this wiki, and other website. Remember the last slide/page must be a bibliography of all the resources you have used to gather information.

1. What is an extreme environment and why is the environment that you have chosen considered extreme? 2. What conditions in this environment make it difficult or impossible for humans to survive there? 3. Why do people today explore this environment? 4. How did technology make it easier to explore this environment? What kind of technology is used to explore this environment? 5. What dangers does this environment present? 6. Who are some to the famous explorers that discovered or explored this environment? Are there any Canadians to explore this environment? 7. Pretend you are part of an expedition team to this extreme environment. Create a list of items that you will need for your expedition and explain where exactly you are going. Protection: What clothes or items will you need to protect your body? Energy: What food and water will you need? Transportation: How will you get to this place? Communication: What equipment will you need for communication with other scientists and your family? 8. The last page/slide should be a list of references you used, websites, books, etc. You should have a minimum of 5.

Below are some links to help you find some information for your project on Extreme Environments

General [|Why People Explore] [|Biomes of the World]

Polar [|WWF- The Arctic] [|Facts about Antarctica]

Volcanoes [|Earth Science Volcanoes] [|National Geographic Video-Volcanoes]

Space [|Windows2Universe] [|Popular Science-Space] [|Space Shuttle History- National Geographic]

Ocean [|Life in the Deep] [|Deep Sea Exploration] [%3C/div%3E%3C/div%3E|Exploring the Deep- You Tube Video] [|Diving in Antartctica-video] [|Technology- Life in the Oceans]

Desert [|Deserts- Kids Geography] [|Facts on Desert Life] [|The Desert Biome-Windows2Universe] [|Explore the desert Biome] [|Deserts-National Geographic]