INTRODUCTION TO BIOLOGY assignment

Activity 1.5: Finding out the differences in characteristics of plants and animals
Key question
How do plants and animals differ in their life processes?
What you need
 A plant in a pot
 A small animal e.g. a rat in a cage or an ant in a glass container
What you do
In small groups, observe the life processes of the two organisms and record your observations. Write what you observe for the plant and animal. Describe how the organism will carry out the life process.
Note: in some cases it may be difficult or impossible to observe the processes. In that case use textbooks, the Internet to prepare your findings or consult a teacher for guidance.
1. Feeding
Plant_______________________________________________
Animal______________________________________________

Movement
Plant_______________________________________________
Animal______________________________________________
3. Sensitivity
Plant_______________________________________________
Animal______________________________________________
4. Excretion
Plant_______________________________________________
Animal______________________________________________
Activity of Integration
You are a member of the Nature Club at your school. The club is developing an envorimental campaign for members of a community that lives next to a forest which is home to a troop of baboons. The baboons regularly destroy the crops in the community’s gardens. The community members plan to get rid of the baboons permanently.

The Nature Club has to raise awareness about repect for living things. You are given these 4 organisms and you are to elaborate a message showing their relation: