Ecosystems and How They Work
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Unit 1 - Individual Project Assignment Details Assignment Description In this assignment, you will investigate the biotic and abiotic structure and function of an ecosystem. You will also investigate how ecosystems recover from disturbance naturally and through human restoration.
Choose 1 of the following ecosystems:
Tropical rainforest Grassland Coral reef Estuary Desert You will write an APA-style research paper about your choice of ecosystem, including the following elements:
Describe where this type of ecosystem might be located. Name 1 specific example.
Describe the structure of the ecosystem.
List at least 3 specific examples of both abiotic components and biotic components for the ecosystem type selected.
Describe the function of the ecosystem In your own words, explain or define biogeochemical cycle .
Describe the steps in the carbon cycle as an example of one biogeochemical cycle.
Describe disturbance and recovery Describe 1 natural and 1 human-caused disturbance to the ecosystem that you have chosen.
Describe the damage to the ecosystem for each example, including how the abiotic and biotic characteristics of the ecosystem changed.
Provide 2 examples of natural resources provided by the ecosystem that you have selected.
How can these be sustained into the future?
How can humans act as good stewards to assist ecosystem recovery? Provide 1 example specific to the ecosystem that you have chosen.
For assistance with your assignment, please use your text, other credible references, intellipath, and course materials.
Please submit your assignment in your assignment box.
Grading Rubric 70% Content Development/Critical Thinking: Student uses relevant content to fully and accurately answer all questions.
Student demonstrates critical thinking by synthesizing original answers in student’s own words based on reading and research, and includes relevant examples.
20% Organization, Grammar, and Presentation: Organization is clear. Writing clearly and effectively communicates relevant content. Few if any errors in grammar, spelling, and sentence structure.
10% 5% Information Literacy and Research: Student selects and uses high-quality, credible references relevant to the assignment questions.
5% Sources are correctly cited using APA style: The paper follows APA format and includes a title page, abstract, body of paper, and reference list.
Reading Assignment Environmental Science, Chapters 1, 2 & 7 Click intelli path for suggestions.
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Assignment Objectives Describe abiotic and biotic factors and their relationship to an ecosystem Discuss fundamental concepts of environmental science: sustainability, stewardship, and sound science List the components of an ecosystem, and discuss their significance Other Information There is no additional information to display at this time.
Legend Extra Credit View Assignment Rubric Assignment Details Assignment Description In this assignment, you will investigate the biotic and abiotic structure and function of an ecosystem. You will also investigate how ecosystems recover from disturbance naturally and through human restoration.
Choose 1 of the following ecosystems:
Tropical rainforest Grassland Coral reef Estuary Desert You will write an APA-style research paper about your choice of ecosystem, including the following elements:
Describe where this type of ecosystem might be located. Name 1 specific example.
Describe the structure of the ecosystem.
List at least 3 specific examples of both abiotic components and biotic components for the ecosystem type selected.
Describe the function of the ecosystem In your own words, explain or define biogeochemical cycle .
Describe the steps in the carbon cycle as an example of one biogeochemical cycle.
Describe disturbance and recovery Describe 1 natural and 1 human-caused disturbance to the ecosystem that you have chosen.
Describe the damage to the ecosystem for each example, including how the abiotic and biotic characteristics of the ecosystem changed.
Provide 2 examples of natural resources provided by the ecosystem that you have selected.
How can these be sustained into the future?
How can humans act as good stewards to assist ecosystem recovery? Provide 1 example specific to the ecosystem that you have chosen.
For assistance with your assignment, please use your text, other credible references, intellipath, and course materials.
Please submit your assignment in your assignment box.
Grading Rubric 70% Content Development/Critical Thinking: Student uses relevant content to fully and accurately answer all questions.
Student demonstrates critical thinking by synthesizing original answers in student’s own words based on reading and research, and includes relevant examples.
20% Organization, Grammar, and Presentation: Organization is clear. Writing clearly and effectively communicates relevant content. Few if any errors in grammar, spelling, and sentence structure.
10% 5% Information Literacy and Research: Student selects and uses high-quality, credible references relevant to the assignment questions.
5% Sources are correctly cited using APA style: The paper follows APA format and includes a title page, abstract, body of paper, and reference list.
Reading Assignment Environmental Science, Chapters 1, 2 & 7 Click intelli path for suggestions.
Click intelli path for Student Tips about the intellipath assignment.
Click intelli path for Frequently Asked Questions about the intellipath assignment.
Assignment Objectives Describe abiotic and biotic factors and their relationship to an ecosystem Discuss fundamental concepts of environmental science: sustainability, stewardship, and sound science List the components of an ecosystem, and discuss their significance Other Information There is no additional information to display at this time.
Legend Extra Credit View Assignment RubricAssignment Overview Type: Individual Project Unit: Ecosystems and How They Work Due Date: Sun, 5/1/16 Grading Type: Numeric Points Possible: 120 Points Earned: 0 Deliverable Length: 3-page, APA-style research paper Go To:
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Unit 1 - Individual Project Assignment Details Assignment Description In this assignment, you will investigate the biotic and abiotic structure and function of an ecosystem. You will also investigate how ecosystems recover from disturbance naturally and through human restoration.
Choose 1 of the following ecosystems:
Tropical rainforest Grassland Coral reef Estuary Desert You will write an APA-style research paper about your choice of ecosystem, including the following elements:
Describe where this type of ecosystem might be located. Name 1 specific example.
Describe the structure of the ecosystem.
List at least 3 specific examples of both abiotic components and biotic components for the ecosystem type selected.
Describe the function of the ecosystem In your own words, explain or define biogeochemical cycle .
Describe the steps in the carbon cycle as an example of one biogeochemical cycle.
Describe disturbance and recovery Describe 1 natural and 1 human-caused disturbance to the ecosystem that you have chosen.
Describe the damage to the ecosystem for each example, including how the abiotic and biotic characteristics of the ecosystem changed.
Provide 2 examples of natural resources provided by the ecosystem that you have selected.
How can these be sustained into the future?
How can humans act as good stewards to assist ecosystem recovery? Provide 1 example specific to the ecosystem that you have chosen.
For assistance with your assignment, please use your text, other credible references, intellipath, and course materials.
Please submit your assignment in your assignment box.
Grading Rubric 70% Content Development/Critical Thinking: Student uses relevant content to fully and accurately answer all questions.
Student demonstrates critical thinking by synthesizing original answers in student’s own words based on reading and research, and includes relevant examples.
20% Organization, Grammar, and Presentation: Organization is clear. Writing clearly and effectively communicates relevant content. Few if any errors in grammar, spelling, and sentence structure.
10% 5% Information Literacy and Research: Student selects and uses high-quality, credible references relevant to the assignment questions.
5% Sources are correctly cited using APA style: The paper follows APA format and includes a title page, abstract, body of paper, and reference list.
Reading Assignment Environmental Science, Chapters 1, 2 & 7 Click intelli path for suggestions.
Click intelli path for Student Tips about the intellipath assignment.
Click intelli path for Frequently Asked Questions about the intellipath assignment.
Assignment Objectives Describe abiotic and biotic factors and their relationship to an ecosystem Discuss fundamental concepts of environmental science: sustainability, stewardship, and sound science List the components of an ecosystem, and discuss their significance Other Information There is no additional information to display at this time.
Legend Extra Credit View Assignment Rubric Assignment Details Assignment Description In this assignment, you will investigate the biotic and abiotic structure and function of an ecosystem. You will also investigate how ecosystems recover from disturbance naturally and through human restoration.
Choose 1 of the following ecosystems:
Tropical rainforest Grassland Coral reef Estuary Desert You will write an APA-style research paper about your choice of ecosystem, including the following elements:
Describe where this type of ecosystem might be located. Name 1 specific example.
Describe the structure of the ecosystem.
List at least 3 specific examples of both abiotic components and biotic components for the ecosystem type selected.
Describe the function of the ecosystem In your own words, explain or define biogeochemical cycle .
Describe the steps in the carbon cycle as an example of one biogeochemical cycle.
Describe disturbance and recovery Describe 1 natural and 1 human-caused disturbance to the ecosystem that you have chosen.
Describe the damage to the ecosystem for each example, including how the abiotic and biotic characteristics of the ecosystem changed.
Provide 2 examples of natural resources provided by the ecosystem that you have selected.
How can these be sustained into the future?
How can humans act as good stewards to assist ecosystem recovery? Provide 1 example specific to the ecosystem that you have chosen.
For assistance with your assignment, please use your text, other credible references, intellipath, and course materials.
Please submit your assignment in your assignment box.
Grading Rubric 70% Content Development/Critical Thinking: Student uses relevant content to fully and accurately answer all questions.
Student demonstrates critical thinking by synthesizing original answers in student’s own words based on reading and research, and includes relevant examples.
20% Organization, Grammar, and Presentation: Organization is clear. Writing clearly and effectively communicates relevant content. Few if any errors in grammar, spelling, and sentence structure.
10% 5% Information Literacy and Research: Student selects and uses high-quality, credible references relevant to the assignment questions.
5% Sources are correctly cited using APA style: The paper follows APA format and includes a title page, abstract, body of paper, and reference list.
Reading Assignment Environmental Science, Chapters 1, 2 & 7 Click intelli path for suggestions.
Click intelli path for Student Tips about the intellipath assignment.
Click intelli path for Frequently Asked Questions about the intellipath assignment.
Assignment Objectives Describe abiotic and biotic factors and their relationship to an ecosystem Discuss fundamental concepts of environmental science: sustainability, stewardship, and sound science List the components of an ecosystem, and discuss their significance Other Information There is no additional information to display at this time.
Legend Extra Credit View Assignment RubricAssignment Overview Type: Individual Project Unit: Ecosystems and How They Work Due Date: Sun, 5/1/16 Grading Type: Numeric Points Possible: 120 Points Earned: 0 Deliverable Length: 3-page, APA-style research paper Go To:
Assignment Details Learning Materials Reading Assignment My Work:
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Unit 1 - Individual Project Assignment Details Assignment Description In this assignment, you will investigate the biotic and abiotic structure and function of an ecosystem. You will also investigate how ecosystems recover from disturbance naturally and through human restoration.
Choose 1 of the following ecosystems:
Tropical rainforest Grassland Coral reef Estuary Desert You will write an APA-style research paper about your choice of ecosystem, including the following elements:
Describe where this type of ecosystem might be located. Name 1 specific example.
Describe the structure of the ecosystem.
List at least 3 specific examples of both abiotic components and biotic components for the ecosystem type selected.
Describe the function of the ecosystem In your own words, explain or define biogeochemical cycle .
Describe the steps in the carbon cycle as an example of one biogeochemical cycle.
Describe disturbance and recovery Describe 1 natural and 1 human-caused disturbance to the ecosystem that you have chosen.
Describe the damage to the ecosystem for each example, including how the abiotic and biotic characteristics of the ecosystem changed.
Provide 2 examples of natural resources provided by the ecosystem that you have selected.
How can these be sustained into the future?
How can humans act as good stewards to assist ecosystem recovery? Provide 1 example specific to the ecosystem that you have chosen.
For assistance with your assignment, please use your text, other credible references, intellipath, and course materials.
Please submit your assignment in your assignment box.
Grading Rubric 70% Content Development/Critical Thinking: Student uses relevant content to fully and accurately answer all questions.
Student demonstrates critical thinking by synthesizing original answers in student’s own words based on reading and research, and includes relevant examples.
20% Organization, Grammar, and Presentation: Organization is clear. Writing clearly and effectively communicates relevant content. Few if any errors in grammar, spelling, and sentence structure.
10% 5% Information Literacy and Research: Student selects and uses high-quality, credible references relevant to the assignment questions.
5% Sources are correctly cited using APA style: The paper follows APA format and includes a title page, abstract, body of paper, and reference list.
Reading Assignment Environmental Science, Chapters 1, 2 & 7 Click intelli path for suggestions.
Click intelli path for Student Tips about the intellipath assignment.
Click intelli path for Frequently Asked Questions about the intellipath assignment.
Assignment Objectives Describe abiotic and biotic factors and their relationship to an ecosystem Discuss fundamental concepts of environmental science: sustainability, stewardship, and sound science List the components of an ecosystem, and discuss their significance Other Information There is no additional information to display at this time.
Legend Extra Credit View Assignment Rubric Assignment Details Assignment Description In this assignment, you will investigate the biotic and abiotic structure and function of an ecosystem. You will also investigate how ecosystems recover from disturbance naturally and through human restoration.
Choose 1 of the following ecosystems:
Tropical rainforest Grassland Coral reef Estuary Desert You will write an APA-style research paper about your choice of ecosystem, including the following elements:
Describe where this type of ecosystem might be located. Name 1 specific example.
Describe the structure of the ecosystem.
List at least 3 specific examples of both abiotic components and biotic components for the ecosystem type selected.
Describe the function of the ecosystem In your own words, explain or define biogeochemical cycle .
Describe the steps in the carbon cycle as an example of one biogeochemical cycle.
Describe disturbance and recovery Describe 1 natural and 1 human-caused disturbance to the ecosystem that you have chosen.
Describe the damage to the ecosystem for each example, including how the abiotic and biotic characteristics of the ecosystem changed.
Provide 2 examples of natural resources provided by the ecosystem that you have selected.
How can these be sustained into the future?
How can humans act as good stewards to assist ecosystem recovery? Provide 1 example specific to the ecosystem that you have chosen.
For assistance with your assignment, please use your text, other credible references, intellipath, and course materials.
Please submit your assignment in your assignment box.
Grading Rubric 70% Content Development/Critical Thinking: Student uses relevant content to fully and accurately answer all questions.
Student demonstrates critical thinking by synthesizing original answers in student’s own words based on reading and research, and includes relevant examples.
20% Organization, Grammar, and Presentation: Organization is clear. Writing clearly and effectively communicates relevant content. Few if any errors in grammar, spelling, and sentence structure.
10% 5% Information Literacy and Research: Student selects and uses high-quality, credible references relevant to the assignment questions.
5% Sources are correctly cited using APA style: The paper follows APA format and includes a title page, abstract, body of paper, and reference list.
Reading Assignment Environmental Science, Chapters 1, 2 & 7 Click intelli path for suggestions.
Click intelli path for Student Tips about the intellipath assignment.
Click intelli path for Frequently Asked Questions about the intellipath assignment.
Assignment Objectives Describe abiotic and biotic factors and their relationship to an ecosystem Discuss fundamental concepts of environmental science: sustainability, stewardship, and sound science List the components of an ecosystem, and discuss their significance Other Information There is no additional information to display at this time.
Legend Extra Credit View Assignment RubricAssignment Overview Type: Individual Project Unit: Ecosystems and How They Work Due Date: Sun, 5/1/16 Grading Type: Numeric Points Possible: 120 Points Earned: 0 Deliverable Length: 3-page, APA-style research paper Go To:
Assignment Details Learning Materials Reading Assignment My Work:
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