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 * __Ecology __**

This week in Science we will be going on a big adventure – in fact a mission!

First we will find out what the word “ecology” means.

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Then have a go at the learning object. You will need to login

login username: deanna.david@sttsadleir.catholic.edu.au

password: 1980dw or teacher

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1. What is ecology?

2. Make a list of at least ten different types of organisms that live in the rainforest. For each organism state where in the rainforest it lives: on the forest floor, in the tree canopy etc. Also note what it uses as a food source. You may like to have a look at the following website: http://www.wildlife-australia.com

3. Louise is amazed at the variety of life she sees. As a scientist, what are some ways that she might work out what the names are of different species she sees?