
You will choose one of four topics and research how humans threaten and/or disrupt this natural system.
- What effects are undersea sound levels having on marine mammals?
- What is causing the global decline of amphibian species?
- What are the effects of factory fish farming on ocean ecosystem health?
- How is increased urban development harming migratory birds?
You will create a report on the biology of a representative species affected by your topic, the problem that is threatening the species, and suggest potential mitigation plans at personal, national, and global levels. You will need two documents to complete this Competency Assessment:
Ecosystems Out of Balance Procedures (Google Doc)
- This document contains the instructions and procedures to complete the Competency Assessment. This is not to be turned in or graded, but is needed to complete the Competency Assessment.
Ecosystems Out of Balance Report (Google Doc)
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Report your research and answers the questions in this document. This report is to be submitted for grading once completed.