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  • Evolution

    Posted by Laquisha Henry-Linder at 3/6/2013 11:30:00 AM
    Claude Levi-Strauss quoted, Any species of bugs is an irreplaceable marvel, equal to the works of art which we religiously preserve in our museums.  As we embarked into the Evolution Unit, what do you think Claude Levi-Strauss quotes means.
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  • Introduced Species

    Posted by Laquisha Henry-Linder at 2/23/2013 11:00:00 PM
    View the following list below of the Introduced Species.  Post how at least one of these species affected the Biodiversity within the Ecosystem.  Listing any benefits or drawbacks within your post,  specifying the Ecosystem and if the introduction to that Ecosystem was accidental or deliberate.
     
    1. Zebra Mussels 
    2. Kudzu
    3. Argentine Ants
    4. Cane Toads
    5. Starling, house sparrows
    6. Brown Tree Snake
    7. Lionfish
    8. Asian Snakehead 
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  • Endangered Speceies vs. Invasive Species

    Posted by Laquisha Henry-Linder at 2/11/2013
    Explaining the purpose and its effectiveness of the Government Agency CITES (Conventional International Trade in Endangered Species).
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  • Biodiversity

    Posted by Laquisha Henry-Linder at 1/28/2013 11:00:00 AM
    Think about the following quote, The first rule of intelligent tinkering is to save all the pieces, Aldo Leopold.  Within your post, discuss what you think Aldo Leopold is trying to convey.
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  • What is the world composed of?

    Posted by Laquisha Henry-Linder at 10/6/2012 10:00:00 PM
    Read the quote below by John Muir, the Preservationist, and explain what you think it means.  Be as detail as possible using appropriate vocabulary terms.
     
    "When one tugs at a single thing in nature, he finds it attached to the rest of the world"
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  • Ethical Issues

    Posted by Laquisha Henry-Linder at 9/24/2012 1:00:00 PM
    Read the attached article, "Anthropocentrism vs. Biocentrism", and research information about Teddy Roosevelt and John Muir (YouTube)  and post a well written blog that describes which ethical view these two Influential Men would be placed and why.
     
     
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  • Environmental History and World Views

    Posted by Laquisha Henry-Linder at 9/16/2012 5:00:00 PM
    Environmental History has change in ways in which humans interact with the land and its natural resources.  Watch the movie Pocahontas and post a reflection on different environmental ethics observed.  Be specific and clearly defend the different worldviews observed with evidence from the movie and your knowledge of environmental issues/ethics.
     
    This assignment is due: Sept 20, 2011
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  • Environmental Issues

    Posted by Laquisha Henry-Linder at 8/30/2012 1:00:00 PM
    In class we are Investigating Environmental Issues and trying to understand why they are so prevalent in some part of the world and not in others. Grasp your thoughts around one of the major Environmental Issues, POPULATION and discuss in DETAIL, WHY POVERTY is our greatest environmental problem. 
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  • Why Study Environmental Science

    Posted by Laquisha Henry-linder at 6/19/2012 11:00:00 AM
    Discuss why you think it is important to learn about the Environment and the impacts Human Population has on the Environment?
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