Extinction
Evidence of Work
For this project, we were tasked with researching endangered species. This involved 8 general questions for the research portion, and 4 slightly more specific questions that we had to answer in our final project. We chose to do a podcast due to the simplicity, and also due to us being limited in options due to the statewide quarantine. This project required us to assess the risk factors for extinction, and conclude whether or not our species of choice (dugongs) would go extinct.
Content
Mass extinction
When more species go extinct than normal
By finding causes of different extinctions, we can slow our current mass extinction
Extinction
When all individuals in a species are dead, and the species ceases to be
Understanding extinction could help prevent some of them
Habitat
Where a population lives
By understanding how human activity affects habitats, we can try to prevent damage
Biodiversity
Diversity within a species
The smaller a population gets, the less biodiversity it keeps, increasing chance of extinction-level disease
Reproduction
The preservation of a species through the creation of a new generation
If reproduction is impaired in a species, they are more susceptible to extinction
Ungulate
A common ancestor
Helps us understand where a species evolved from
Subungulate
Descendants of a common ancestor
Helps us understand where a species evolved to
Gestation
Carrying a baby in the womb
An important part of reproduction, longer gestation periods slow a species' reproduction
Reflection
Despite my absence on the first day of the project, my partner and I were able to Communicate about what animal we should do our project on. Also, I was a Conscientious Learner while doing research for our podcast.
However, this project was slightly limiting in what it could demonstrate. Therefore, I was unable to demonstrate Cultural Competence and Critical Thinking. This project just had no connection to culture, and did not require very much thinking, as it was merely gathering information and putting into a desired format.