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Over the past few weeks of 7th grade science class, we have focused on the the way in which living
organisms compete, behave, interact, and adapt in order to better fit their surroundings. Spanning decades, the
Walt Disney Company (which includes Pixar) has brought to life numerous characters based on both vertebrate
and invertebrate animals. These characters are not only entertaining to the viewing audience, but also Disney has
researched these organisms to ensure that the characters portray the animals accurately. This hard work creates
an educational experience that in some cases goes unnoticed by the audience.
In this project, students will reflect on various portions of the Great Barrier Ecosystem that Disney
represented in the movie Finding Nemo. Students will conduct research in order to validate the ways the
characters created by Disney compare how organisms truly interact and behave within their ecosystem. This will
create relevance in both what we are studying currently in science class as well as give students a new appreciation
for Disneys meticulous attention to detail and research.
Students will work in pairs to create an information poster includes all of the following criteria listed
on the next pages.
See reverse side of paper for a helpful checklist and grading rubric.
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SELF POSSIBLE
REFLECTION: POINTS
(Please use this
column to score
(Please Check
the Boxes Below
Criteria for Success
your own when
project.) Complete)
UPPER LEFT BOX (25 points)- Due: April 8th, 2016 (4/8/16)
2 2 limiting factors that could possibly control the population that includes
the organism you chose from reaching its carrying capacity for the Great
Barrier Reef ecosystem.
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UPPER RIGHT BOX (25 Points)- Due: April 13th, 2016 (4/13/16)
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symbiotic relationship it is and how each organism is impacted by the
interaction.
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LOWER LEFT BOX (25 points)- Due: April 15th, 2016 (4/15/16)
10 Choose and describe 5 behaviors from the following list seen in Finding
Nemo that increases an organisms biological fitness.
Competition between Chum, Anchor and Bruce (sharks)
Turtle Migration (story of Squirt)
Directionsfrom school of fish
Seagulls Competition(Mine, Mine, Mine)
Bloat (Pufferfish from Bobs Fish Mart) in Dr. Shermans fish tank
Pearl (Octopus) Inking
Clownfish/Seahorse Overproduction
Octopus Camouflage
Clownfish brushing against sea anemone
Peachs (starfish) tube feet
Other examples of animal behaviors found in the Great Barrier Reef
that youve encountered in your research.
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LOWER RIGHT BOX (25 points)- Due: April 26th, 2016 (4/26/16)
3 Identify 3 abiotic factors found in the Great Barrier Reef Ecosystem and/or
Finding Nemo.
3 Identify 3 biotic factors found in the Great Barrier Reef Ecosystem and/or
Finding Nemo.
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3 Insert a word map onto your poster and indicate the location of the Great
Barrier Reef ecosystem.
4 Predict the reason why you think the Great Barrier Reef is so important to
biologists.
2 Cite the sources you used in your research of the Great Barrier Reef
2 Complete and paste The Great Barrier Reef Close Activity, available on
the Finding Nemo Supporting Document.
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