As we learned in the previous unit, many of man's activities such as destroying habitat, introducing non-native species, and polluting can threatened the existence of other species on earth. In this unit we take a closer look at this problem by focusing on the variety of life that is threatened by such activity. Fortunately, we will also see what is being done to counter these threats to wildlife.
Assignment 1: Endangered Species - mini lecture.
Click here to see a video version of the mini-lecture.
Click here to see power point version of mini-lecture.
Assignment 1: Endangered Species Project. For this project you will prepare a power point presentation on an endangered species. You many choose a species (animal or plant) from a list of known endangered organisms (click here for list) or find one on your own (subject to instructor's approval). The length of the presentation is not important but it must include all the information asked for on the attached worksheet. Also, your last slide should list all websites, texts, articles etc. used to prepare your presentation. This is important for anyone who sees your presentation and wants to know more about the species you chose and its status as an endangered species. (Click here to see directions and rubric for this assignment)
Assignment 2: Share what you learned about your Endangered Species (your power point) with the rest of the class.
Assignment 3: View a segment from the video series Planet Earth entitled "Saving Species." Watch closely. Be prepared to discuss what you learned with your class.
Click here to see why preserving biological diversity is important to man.
Assignment 4: Watch the movie "Medicine Man." There is a lot of "science" in this film, but concentrate on discovering a "good reason" for human's to preserve areas of wilderness such as the tropical rain forest.
Essay: Write a short essay. In the essay explain in your own words why it is beneficial to man to preserve rather than destroy habitats and the species of organisms that live in them.
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