Ecology Links

Biodiversity Hotspots

E.O. Wilson:  Biodiversity Foundation

Unit 3: Ecology

Unit 3 Syllabus

Take Home Tips

1.  Please keep your responses to 1 page typed.  Some problems may require doing some calculations.  Please show all of your work.  Calculations may go on an additional piece of paper.  (Those do not need to go into the 1 page typed requirement).

2. This is a non-collaborative assignment.  If you have ANY questions please consult with Liz only.  You may use your book , notes or internet. Please include a bibliography citing any ideas that are not yours.

Population Links

Russian Town Offers Rewards for Baby-making!

France Offers Monetary Incentive for Reproduction!

China Struggles to Maintain One-Child Policy!

Did you miss Wednesday's Lunch Presentation?

Please answer the following questions and hand in a typed response by Monday/Tuesday.  Thank you.  (See links associated with each question.)

* What organization is responsible for preserving open space in Marin County?

*  Briefly summarize the Marin County's 35 years of Open Space district history?

* Why is California a worldwide recognized biodiversity hotspot?

* What type of Plant Communities exist in Marin County?

*On your own:  What is the difference between an invasive species and a native species?  What qualities do invasive species have that make them such a threat to local communities?

Interesting Links

International Data Base

*Tables (demographic data)

*Country rankings (largest countries in order)

*World population information (births, deaths, estimates, population clocks)

*Country summary (population pyramids, stats, etc)

The World Bank

*Data & Statistics- Excellent resources with drop down menu that will provide tons of interesting demographic info! (pop growth, life expectancy, literacy rate, GNI, etc)

Introduction to Human Population Notes/powerpoint

Age Structure Powerpoint/Notes

New Unit--Population

Unit 2 Syllabus 

HW 9/5 & 9/8

Read all the "Case Studies" found in Chapter 9 in your book "Living in the Environment"

Respond to this question in a 1/2 to 1 page response, "Congratulations! You are in charge of the world.  List the three most important features of your population policy."

Take Home Essays #1 (half set)- Due Friday 9/5 and Monday 9/8

Take Home Essays

Due Friday 9/5 and Monday 9/8

This is a Non-Collaborative assignment.  All work must be done by yourself.  Any ideas/words/expressions you obtain from outside sources must be documented and cited.  In this case you may use any of your textbooks, readings, etc., however please document any ideas that are borrowed from these readings.  Thanks.

FYI:  MLA Guidelines