Jellyfish Invasion

Watch the video and answer the following prompts:

• Why are Jellyfish numbers increasing worldwide?
• What is a bloom?
• Explain how this problem is a result of stress and the life cycle of jellyfish.
• Why should we worry about this?
• How does the venom affect someone?

Irukanji - See how a jellyfish sting works.

Answer the following questions:

1. What is irukanji syndrome?
2. What are the symptoms?
3. Why is this a problem?

Sponge Reproduction…Try not to blush.

How do sponges reproduce?  Be able to explain how they do it and how their strategy compares/contrasts with that of other animals.

Poriferans Eating! Cool Experiment!

Watch how a sponge filter feeds.  You should be able to describe how poriferans eat.

Click on the following link to learn how to analyze your bug data.

You will complete the activity and then share your results with Mr. Lamaprt.  Remember to ask if you have any questions!

https://drive.google.com/a/middletowncityschools.com/file/d/0BzZ96_ANqgJ7OGs4Y1laTG9Zd00/view?usp=sharing

Spread of an Infectious Disease - Population Growth