Science

- 2 minutes in length -use [|www.asc-csa.gc.ca] to start then search on your own -use jot notes in your research
 * Canadian Astronaut Biography Speech**
 * major accomplishments as an astronaut
 * years of service, currently active?
 * important dates re:missions, training, etc
 * why did they become and astronaut
 * Introduction - D.O.B. Where live?, education? hobbies?, awards? family?
 * Conclusion -legacy, current status
 * any other relavant information is acceptable

Environment Canada's List of Species at Risk [] B.C.'s List of Species at Risk [] Hinterland Who's Who - Species at Risk in Canada [] Hinterland Who's Who - Fact sheets for specific species in Canada [] Earth's Endangered Creatures [] Canadian Museum of Nature [] Kids Planet - Fact Sheets on Endangered Species []
 * __Website Links __**
 * List of Species in Canada and B.C. **


 * SHOPPING MALL LETTER CRITERIA**

Business Letter Format Introduction Reason - take a position Supporting details Closing - restate your postion Spelling Punctuation Did you convince me? Acknowledge the otherside and use a counter argument

** Classification Tree ** A tree classification system looks a little like a tree.
 * The top level of the tree contains the **__general__** name that covers everything you want to classify. Example: The World


 * The second level divides the general name into **__groups__**. Example: Continents


 * The third level divides each group into **__subgroups__**. Example: Countries


 * The forth level is divided again into **__another subgroup__**. Example Provinces or States


 * NOTES: **
 * 1) There can be as many levels as you want in a classification tree.

<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 16px;">2. A classification tree must have a title to describe its purpose.

**__ Vertebrates in the Animal Kingdom __**

Vertebrates are animals with backbones.

1. Protection of the spinal cord 2. Strength - our muscles attach to it 3. Flexibility - allows us to stand, sit, move
 * The Backbone has 3 major functions: **

1. Fish - cold-blooded 2. Amphibians - cold-blooded 3. Reptiles - cold-blooded 4. Birds - warm-blooded 5. Mammals - warm-blooded
 * 5 Major Subgroups of Vertebrates **

Fish, amphibians and reptiles are **__cold-blooded animals__**, this means that the temperature of their body is the same as that of their surroundings environment. Cold-blooded animals do NOT use a lot of energy to keep the inside of their bodies warm.

Birds and mammals are **__warm-blooded animals__**, this means that their body temperature is maintained at a particular temperature, no matter where they are. Warm-blooded animals use a lot of energy to keep their bodies warm. Warm-blooded animals can live in very cold climates, where cold-blooded animals would not survive.