Issues+and+Controversies+in+Ecology



What's Your Issue?

As a nation, Americans embrace every possible position related to wildlife issues, pollution, global warming, environmental protections, and a host of other topics. It is, therefore, possible to obtain a fair and balanced perspective of the various ecological issues.** TASK Your task is to research an issue, beginning with an article assigned to you by your teacher, and present your information to the class. You may use the presentation medium of your choice: PowerPoint, PhotoStory, a model, a demonstration, or any other method that is teacher-approved. **This is an individual project which will be your midterm exam.**
 * You've heard it said that things aren't as simple as they used to be. That can be a good thing as well as a bad thing.

PROCEDURE You will draw a number from the hat and then locate the number below, under Resources. Beside each number is a hyperlink that will take you to an article. Use this article as a springboard to research the main idea presented in the article. Many of the articles have other resources for you at the end of the article. For those that don't, put your topic into a Google search. You must have a minimum of three sources (besides the original article) for your final presentation. (Bear in mind that each of the articles is written from a personal perspective. You certainly may search for articles that present an entirely different point of view, as long as you stick to the subject).

1. Determine the main idea of your original article. (Think about why this is an issue.) 2. Search for at least 3 more articles on this subject. 3. Take a stand on this issue. You may take a stand for or against the issue, but you must have scientific evidence for your position. You must attempt to persuade the class to think as you do, so be thorough and be convincing. 4. Select your presentation method: PowerPoint, PhotoStory, a documentary-style video made by you, even a skit or short drama that brings your issue to light. 5. **You may type or write your notes, but either way, you will turn them in on the day of your presentation.** The notes will serve as a journal of what you have accomplished each day. Each website you researched, each topic you reviewed, should be documented in your notes. These will count as a part of your grade. 6. You must present a Works Cited page which will include each website you **used**. The remaining websites will be part of your notes. Keep in mind that you are **required** to have the four websites; if you find others that support your position and you are able to use that information in your presentation, then you may cite as many as you use. RESOURCES
 * 1) **[|Endangered species: grey wolves.]**
 * 2) **[|Furs and Trapping]**
 * 3) **[|Wildlife Abuse]**
 * 4) **[|Child and Pet Poisoning] **
 * 5) **[|Black Bears in New Jersey]**
 * 6) **[|Wild Animals as Pets]**
 * 7) **[|Loss of Habitat]**
 * 8) **[|Managing Agricultural Destruction]**
 * 9) **[|Food Safety Issues]**
 * 10) **[|Poultry Protection]**
 * 11) **[|Immunocontraception]**
 * 12) **[|Global Warming]**
 * 13) **[|Making Polluters Pay]**
 * 14) **[|Some Rocks Suck]**
 * 15) **[|Killer Ozone>]**
 * 16) **[|Green Oranges]**
 * 17) **[|From Garbage to Gas]**
 * 18) **[|Deforestation and the Greenhouse Effect]**
 * 19) **[|Making a Career in Ecology]**
 * 20) **[|Earth Democracy]**
 * 21) **[|Car of the Future: Hydrogen Fuel Cell Vehicles]**
 * 22) **[|Threats to Coral Reef Biodiversity]**
 * 23) **[|Cell Phones as Hazardous Waste]**
 * 24) **[|Forensic Analysis of Hurricane Katrina]**
 * 25) **[|Small Farms Feed the Hungry]**
 * 26) **[|Biogas Benefits Climate]**
 * 27) **[|Dust Affects Oceans, Temperatures and Health]**
 * 28) **[|Was Ice at Equator 300 Million Years Ago?]**
 * 29) **[|Caribou History Linked to Volcanoes]**
 * 30) **[|Fish Provide Global Food Security]**



EVALUATION This is **a 100-point grade. You will follow the rubric that is associated with your project. [|Persuasive Essay] rubric. [|PowerPoint] rubric.

Due date Friday, March 5.**