Ecosystems+project

=Ecosystems Around the World Project= Brennan: Brazil (Rain Forest) Keegan: India Steven: Congo Korben: Antartica Abisai: Hawaii Mason: Alaska (Tundra) Christopher: Africa

__The assignment:__
Follow the steps to finish the assignment.** 1. Choose an area from the list of areas provided by the teacher. (see above list). 2. Research Internet and Book sources to provide the following information: a. Biomes of the area and how abiotic factors(eg temperature, precipitation) determine the biomes. b. Examples of plants and animals and how they are adapted to live in that ecosystem. c. How energy flows through the ecosystem (what the main source of food is etc.) d. Ecological problems 3. The major portion of this project is to explain what you think should be done about the problems. //Remeber to address the social, ethical, economical, and aesthetical aspects of your solution.// You will present your information in one of two ways on September 25, 2007. THe following are due on that date: 1. A written summary of your research (see items a,b,c,and d above) AND.... 2. Your choice of one of the following: a. Present your research and solutions to the class including display board or powerpoint or b. Write a 5 paragraph persuassive essay about the location and your solution to the ecological problems.
 * This is an assignment to all students to research a portion of the world, its ecology, and how to solve any problems in the area.

((Due to the fact the students are attending so many classes, there is little time to work on this assignment at school. Sites listed under "Other resources" on the left, will be valuable as research tools. This assignment needs to be completed at home over the next 3 weeks. Picking a few nights or a weekend to tackle it is my best advice. Students are always welcome to stay ater school with me until 3:00 to work on ANY assignments they need help with, but will need to be picked up.))