Students work in small groups to analyze a conservation-focused case study from the National Center for Case Study Teaching in Science and present their proposed solution to the class. The assignment requires applying ecological concepts to real-world environmental problems, considering scientific, societal, and ethical perspectives, and conducting additional research. Groups will evaluate trade-offs inherent in conservation decisions and communicate their findings clearly through a presentation format of their choice. This task emphasizes collaboration, critical thinking, and the integration of ecological knowledge into practical problem-solving.
Assignment File
Course
Conservation Biology
Campus
Henrietta
Outcome
Scientific Principles: Apply methods of scientific inquiry and problem solving to contemporary issues and scientific questions, Natural Science Inquiry: Demonstrate knowledge of basic principles and concepts of one of the natural sciences, Communication: Express oneself effectively in presentations, either in American English or American Sign Language, Ethical: Identify contemporary ethical questions and relevant positions, Social: Analyze similarities and differences in human social experiences and evaluate the consequences, and Critical Thinking: Use relevant evidence gathered through accepted scholarly methods and properly acknowledge sources of information
Method
Presentation
Case Study
Characteristics and Proficiencies
Collaborative, Experiential, and Reflection