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In what ways could you improve the conditions in the coral reef?
Coral reef webcam: https://explore.org/livecams/oceans/pacific-aquarium-tropical-reef-camera
Coral reef ecosystems: http://www.noaa.gov/resource-collections/coral-ecosystems
More ecosystem information:
- https://wwf.panda.org/discover/knowledge_hub/teacher_resources/webfieldtrips/ecological_balance/eco_interact/
- http://www.noaa.gov/resource-collections/coral-ecosystems
- https://eschooltoday.com/learn/what-is-an-ecosystem/
- https://www.epa.gov/coral-reefs/threats-coral-reefs#:~:text=Coral%20reefs%20face%20many%20threats,(touching%20or%20removing%20corals).
- http://kids.nceas.ucsb.edu/biomes/coralreef.html
- http://oceanservice.noaa.gov/facts/coral_economy.html
Chart: https://stem.schooldatebooks.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/08/Interactions-ask.pdf
Build an interactive ecosystem by playing the PBS online game “Feed the Dingo.”
PBS “Feed the Dingo” game: http://indiana.pbslearningmedia.org/resource/plum14.sci.life.feeddingo/feed-the-dingo-an-ecosystem-game/
Organism charts: https://stem.schooldatebooks.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/08/Interactions-imagine.pdf
What are the potentially negative impacts of your plan? How could you overcome those impacts?
Pollution on Mt. Everest: http://www.cnn.com/2013/01/15/world/asia/everest-trash-art/
STEM Career: Zoologist
Zoologists study animals—different types, their habitats, diets, behaviors, interactions with others, evolution, and classifications. Some study animals in captivity; others study wild animals. Their increased understanding is applied to caring for, protecting, and preserving animals.
Tools of the Trade
Geographic information systems, binoculars, recording equipment, laboratory equipment
Education Required
A bachelor’s degree in biology or zoology is required; many zoologists also earn graduate degrees.
ASK
In what ways could you improve the conditions in the coral reef?
Coral reef webcam: https://explore.org/livecams/oceans/pacific-aquarium-tropical-reef-camera
Coral reef ecosystems: http://www.noaa.gov/resource-collections/coral-ecosystems
More ecosystem information:
- http://wwf.panda.org/about_our_earth/teacher_resources/webfieldtrips/ecological_balance/eco_interact/
- http://www.noaa.gov/resource-collections/coral-ecosystems
- http://eschooltoday.com/ecosystems/what-is-an-ecosystem.html
- http://wwf.panda.org/about_our_earth/blue_planet/coasts/coral_reefs/coral_threats/
- http://kids.nceas.ucsb.edu/biomes/coralreef.html
- http://oceanservice.noaa.gov/facts/coral_economy.html
Chart: https://stem.schooldatebooks.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/08/Interactions-ask.pdf
IMAGINE
Build an interactive ecosystem by playing the PBS online game "Feed the Dingo."
PBS "Feed the Dingo" game: http://indiana.pbslearningmedia.org/resource/plum14.sci.life.feeddingo/feed-the-dingo-an-ecosystem-game/
Organism charts: https://stem.schooldatebooks.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/08/Interactions-imagine.pdf
IMPROVE
What are the potentially negative impacts of your plan? How could you overcome those impacts?
Pollution on Mt. Everest: http://www.cnn.com/2013/01/15/world/asia/everest-trash-art/
CAREER CONNECTION
STEM Career: Zoologist
Zoologists study animals—different types, their habitats, diets, behaviors, interactions with others, evolution, and classifications. Some study animals in captivity; others study wild animals. Their increased understanding is applied to caring for, protecting, and preserving animals.
Tools of the Trade
Geographic information systems, binoculars, recording equipment, laboratory equipment
Education Required
A bachelor's degree in biology or zoology is required; many zoologists also earn graduate degrees.