This is a 3 part assignment.
Part 1: Due 07/06/2021 by 10pm
To spark discussion this week consider one environmental or ecological phenomenon or challenge that you see and would like to learn about and share with the rest of the class. Be specific. If you have potential solutions or interventions that you think are appropriate Include at least one research source. As always if you see that one of your colleagues has already made a strong post on one of these phenomenon you may want to consider a different topic to keep our discussion interesting!
Please consider posting on one of these subjects:
Habitat loss
https://www.nwf.org/Educational-Resources/Wildlife-Guide/Threats-to-Wildlife/Habitat-Loss
http://wwf.panda.org/about_our_earth/species/problems/habitat_loss_degradation/
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Plastic waste in the Ocean
https://www.theoceancleanup.com/great-pacific-garbage-patch/
/media/how-big-great-pacific-garbage-patch-science-vs-myth.html” target=”_blank” rel=”noopener”>https://response.restoration.noaa.gov/about/media/how-big-great-pacific-garbage-patch-science-vs-myth.html
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A green technology or lifestyle choice
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=V-kAOP-uvnQ
https://www.conserve-energy-future.com/sustainableenergy.php
https://www.green-technology.org/what.htm
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Biodiversity or the Sixth Mass Extinction
http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2011/03/110302131844.htm
http://www.biologicaldiversity.org/programs/biodiversity/elements_of_biodiversity/extinction_crisis/
http://advances.sciencemag.org/content/1/5/e1400253.full
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Circular economies
https://ec.europa.eu/jrc/en/research-topic/green-and-resource-efficient-europe
https://www.ellenmacarthurfoundation.org/circular-economy
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National, international, state-wide, or local remedies or policies for environmental challenges
int/process-and-meetings/the-paris-agreement/the-paris-agreement”>https://unfccc.int/process-and-meetings/the-paris-…
int/process/the-kyoto-protocol“>https://unfccc.int/process/the-kyoto-protocol
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Renewable Energy and other ways to Reduce our Carbon Footprints
https://www.sciencedirect.com/topics/earth-and-planetary-sciences/renewable-energy-source
Part 2: Due 07/08/2021
In the primary research based post present a recommendation (at minimum 250 words long) for a policy that benefits the ecosystem in and surrounding Yellowstone National Park in which you:
- Briefly summarize the recommendation
- Explain how the recommendation benefits the ecosystem of the region
- Identify one possible barrier your recommendation may encounter and a suggestion on how to address the barrier
- At least two authoritative scientific sources not included in the Required Resources
- References cited in APA format
Part 3: Due 07/08/2021
Post Your Reflection Essay Assignment (a minimum of 250 words long) in which you reflect on the most interesting or educative facets of your learning in this course.
As you explored a variety of biology-related topics during this course, you may have realized how much the study of biology influences the way you see and understand the world. Taking time to reflect on your learning enables you to deepen your understanding of new ideas and make them more meaningful to you personally. In this reflection, you consider the knowledge you have gained and the ways it has changed or may change your behavior or perspectives on important issues.
To prepare for this Assignment:
- Recall the topics you have explored and discussed for your assignments and consider the following questions:
- What new concepts did you explore? Which seem most relevant to you personally? Why?
- What new perspective did you gain from the course Resources and/or from your interactions with your peers and your Instructor? How might this new perspective influence an attitude or behavior?
- Have you changed your behavior based on something you learned in the course? If so, how have you changed and why?
- Is there a biology-related policy that you like to advocate for or against based on what you have learned in this course?
- Select one topic for your reflection based on your answers to the questions above.
- Conduct research to identify a scientific article related to the topic you selected for your reflection.
The Assignment:
By Day 6
Post a 2- to 3-paragraph reflection on your participation in this course that addresses one of the following topics:
- A new or better knowledge of how biology impacts your life each day
- A changed perspective on a biology-related issue that you consider important
- A changed behavior based on what you have learned in the course
- A biology-related policy issue that you would consider advocating for or against
As part of your answer, summarize the science article you selected and explain how it relates to the key learning you identified.
Finally, be sure your reflection includes references to your course reading or outside sources.
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