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Ecology And
You
A WebQuest for 9th-12th
Grade (Ecology/Field Biology)
Designed by
Ryan D. Wayt
[email protected]
Introduction
| Task | Process | Conclusion | Evaluation
| Credits
Introduction
As humans, our actions can
have a tremendous effect on the biosphere. For this reason, it is
important that we understand ecological principles well enough to work
with them. By recognizing that human society is part of the
biosphere, that biological diversity is one of the Earth's greatest
natural resoucses, and that every decision that we make somehow affects
someone or something else, we can begin to have a positive impact on
the world that we live in.
In this individual learning activity, you will
make a brochure for a 5th grade class explaining the importance of
studying ecology. You will use the Internet to research the role
that ecology plays in human
society. You will make a brochure summarizing what you have
learned- at a fifth grade level. Throughout the project, you are
to consider the question:
Why is it important to study ecology?
The Task
At the end of this
activity, you will develop a brochure that identifies how ecological knowledge has impacted
human society and described role of ecology in human society.
This activity meets the following
standards:
Roaring
Fork School District Standards for Ecology and Field Biology:
- 1.1.4: Select and use
appropriate technologies to gather, process, and analyze data and to
report information related to an investigation,
- 6.1.1: Evaluate print
and visual media for scientific evidence, bias, or opinion.
NETS
Standards:
- III A: Student use
technology tools to enhance learning, increase productivity, and
promote creativity.
- V A: Student use technology to locate,
evaluate, and collect information from a variety of sources.
The
Process
1)
Using Microsoft
Word, or another word processing program, develop a brochure that
addresses the following questions:
- How has
ecological knowlegde helped improve the environment?
- How has
ecological knowledge helped improve human health?
- How has
ecological knowledge helped to manage natural resources?
- What is the
role of ecology in human society? (This question will be answered by
you once you have completed researching the other questions).
- Why is it important
to study ecology?
2)
Use
the following web sites to begin your research on how ecological
knowledge has impacted human society.
Conclusion
At the
end of this activity, you should have produced a tri-fold
brochure. By completing the project, you should be able to
recognize how the study of ecology benefits society and realize the
importance of studying ecology.
Evaluation
Your
brochure will be evaluated with this Brochure Rubric.
Credits
Opening
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