Conservation BiologyTaught by: Marie Carver/Willow MyrlandConservation biology is the science that studies biodiversity and the dynamics of extinction. It focuses on how species, ecosystems and humans interact. It is an applied science incorporating life, earth and physical science as well as the social sciences, ethics and mathematics. Students will develop a sense of place, of interconnectedness and of stewardship. Instruction in this class will be a combination of direct instruction on concepts and necessary background information, experiential learning during field work and cooperative learning in designing and carrying out research projects. - Guide to Planet Earth, Art Sussman - Biodiversity: Connecting with the Tapestry of Life, The Smithsonian Institution - You are the Earth, David Suzuki - Endangered Species, Harin Vergoth and Christopher Lampton - Field Research Project - Evolution - Chemistry |
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