This is a Small Scavenger hunt; however it is a very important one! The guidelines are attached and if you need any more information please feel free to let me know. Also since this is an important part of my grade please be sure to elaborate an to go into detail. I am very pleased to be working with you!
Environmental Biology Scientific Literacy Project Scavenger Hunt Rules: o This assignment is your scientific literacy project which is worth 15% of your final grade. o Always cite your sources! Please note: Items must be correct to get credit! Items to be collected: 1. Detailed maps and annual water/temperature schematics for 2 major earth biomes. You may have to hand draw/edit maps you find if they do not include elevational enclaves. Cite your sources. 2. In class we have covered DDT’s uses and hazards in detail. Describe another commercial toxicant and the issues of its use from creation to disposal. 3. Age structure diagrams for an industrialized country (not Canada or the USA or one mentioned in the book) and for a pre-industrialized country (again not one used as an example in the book). What do these diagrams tell you about the population growth in these countries? How would you tell a pre industry stage country from a transitional stage one? o Environment, 5th ed by Withgott, 4. Visit a city or state park (Salem Creek Greenway is the park I am using). Take pictures (I will take the pictures!) and explain how this patch functions in the ecosystem from the point of view of a plant and the point of view of a bird. ...