To begin class, we looked at our data from yesterday's "Oh, Deer!" population study and graphed our data. Data was then analyzed and questions were answered on the document found here. For those that were absent today or yesterday, you can find the data here; please complete and hand in when you return.
We then watched the following video:
We then watched the following video:
Some thinking questions for Monday:
1. How did the pythons get to Florida? Are there any feasible ways to prevent something like this from happening again?
2. How are scientists and the community attempting to curb the population of pythons and reduce the effect they have on the Everglades?
3. What ways do you think their efforts of snake removal could be improved? Remember to think about the native species that are already here!
4. Using the internet, find another example of an invasive species and answer the questions above regarding that organism.
1. How did the pythons get to Florida? Are there any feasible ways to prevent something like this from happening again?
2. How are scientists and the community attempting to curb the population of pythons and reduce the effect they have on the Everglades?
3. What ways do you think their efforts of snake removal could be improved? Remember to think about the native species that are already here!
4. Using the internet, find another example of an invasive species and answer the questions above regarding that organism.
Optional Assignment
This assignment will count as a minor grade, and will replace any minor grade during the second nine weeks (quiz, homework, lab grade). Your task is to:
1. Watch the following video (about 20 min.)
2. Calculate your ecological footprint here. Note: You will need Adobe Flash for this and possibly your parents' help due to the nature of some of the questions.
3. Choose one of the ecology infographics below and read through it.
The Great Pacific Garbage Patch
The Global Water Crisis
Effect of Overpopulation on Public Health
The Life Cycle of a Plastic Bag
The Environmental Impact of Cell Phones (seen below)
3. Go to this document, and answer the questions found within.
1. Watch the following video (about 20 min.)
2. Calculate your ecological footprint here. Note: You will need Adobe Flash for this and possibly your parents' help due to the nature of some of the questions.
3. Choose one of the ecology infographics below and read through it.
The Great Pacific Garbage Patch
The Global Water Crisis
Effect of Overpopulation on Public Health
The Life Cycle of a Plastic Bag
The Environmental Impact of Cell Phones (seen below)
3. Go to this document, and answer the questions found within.