Go to: https://apclassroom.collegeboard.org/d/f3p9s1jkg6?sui=14,2 to watch Topic 2.2 Daily Video 1 which explains the environmental world views that place value on ecosystem services.
Go to: https://apclassroom.collegeboard.org/d/07qeyvz2nx?sui=14,2 to watch Topic 2.2 Daily Video 2 which describes and compares the four categories of ecosystem services.
Take notes on each video that summarize important key points. Focus your notes not just on content, but also how you are going to demonstrate you mastery of the content using science practices. Be sure to answer and questions that are asked when you pause the video. Check your answers!
Want a great but quick way to review Topic 2.2? Watch this summary video by Jordan Dischinger-Smedes.
Want a another great but quick way to review Topic 2.2? Watch this summary video by Mr. Tony Villarreal.
After watching this video can you answer the following questions?
1. What do we get directly from biodiversity?
2. What indirect services do we get from mangrove swamps? Why are we clearing mangrove swamps?
3. What was the problem with New York's drinking water a few years back? How did they address the problem? Why was that better than other solutions?
4. A drop in biodiversity, the removal of biodiversity, and the extinction of species are things we can't repair. Why should we care about this?
After watching this video can you answer the following questions?
1. What are some examples of ecosystem services?
2. Why should we put a price on ecosystem services?
3. Why should you care about ecosystem services?
After watching this video can you answer the following questions?
1. Why do scientists say that if nature suffers, so will we?
2. Give a quick definition of what ecosystem services are.
3. Why should countries have a policy about ecosystem services?
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