1 Culminating Mammal
SBI3U Culminating Name : _____________________
Grade 11 Biology Culminating Task June 2022
Choose a mammal and conduct a research that ties into each of the units covered in this course.
Before you submit, ask yourself:
Did I present facts, terminology, and de�nitions relevant to the species?
Did I present the information in an understandable and easy to follow manner?
Did I use proper scienti�c names?
Did I use research to support my answer?
Was I neat ?
Did I include a caption?
Did I tie in the research to the units studied?
Unit 1: Animal
Systems
Describe a unique feature of the mammal’s anatomy (digestive, circulatory, and
espiratory). Explain the connection between the feature and the systems.
Describe the diet of the mammal as it relates to macromolecules (ca
ohydrates, fats,
proteins).
Unit 2: Evolution Describe some of the evolutionary mechanisms that have enabled the mammal to
compete, survive, and reproduce.
- Mating habits
- Hunting habits
- Dietary choice
- Etc.
Unit 3: Biodiversity Provide the scientific name.
Provide a general description of the mammal.
Include a chart that shows each taxonomic category.
Provide a sketch of your mammal.
Unit 4 : Plants How does this mammal directly or indirectly rely on plants? Explain.
Identify the name (scientific name) of the plant (choose one plant to focus your research
on)
Provide a sketch of the plant
Unit 5: Genetics How many chromosomes does the species have?
How many chromosomes are in the egg and sperm cells?
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SBI3U Culminating Name : _____________________
The mammal I have chosen is: _____________________________
Note: Be specific. As we covered in evolution, a bear in the arctic can be very different from a bear living in
a forest
Unit 1: Animal
System
Q1 : / 4
Q2 : / 2
Question 1: Describe a unique feature of the mammal’s anatomy (digestive, circulatory, and
espiratory). Explain the connection between the feature and the systems.
Unique feature :
Connection :
Question 2: Describe the diet of the mammal as it relates to macromolecules (ca
ohydrates, fats,
proteins).
Unit 2:
Evolution
Q3 : / 4
Question 3: Describe some of the evolutionary mechanisms that have enabled the mammal to
compete, survive, and reproduce.
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SBI3U Culminating Name : _____________________
Unit 3:
Biodiversity
Q4 : / 1
Q5 : / 2
Q6 : /2
Q7 : /3
Question 4: Provide the scientific name.
Question 5: Provide a general description of the mammal.
Question 6: Include a chart that shows each taxonomic category.
Question 7: Provide a sketch of your mammal. Don’t forget a caption!
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SBI3U Culminating Name : _____________________
Unit 4: Plants
Q8 : /3
Q9 : /1
Q10 : /3
Question 8: How does this mammal directly or indirectly rely on plants? Explain.
Question 9: Identify the name (scientific name) of the plant (choose one plant to focus you
esearch on)
Question 10: Provide a sketch of the plant. Don’t forget a caption!
Unit 5: Genetics
Q11 : /1
Q12 : /1
Question 11: How many chromosomes does the species have?
Question 12: How many chromosomes are in the egg and sperm cells?
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SBI3U Culminating Name : _____________________
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