In this writing assignment, the student will apply theinformation they learned on the destruction of ecosystems andrelate it to the idea of extinction. The student will not onlyexplore ways in which humans are destroying ecosystems but also howthis may lead to the permanent loss of biodiversity on Earth.
Instructions
Read and listen to the following:
âThe Sixth Great Extinction: A Silent Exterminationâ. - NationalGeographic.
âIn the Worldâs âSixth Extinctionâ, Are Humans the Asteroid?â.NPR Media Player: Interview with Elizabeth Kolbert
Write a short essay discussing how the destruction of ecosystemsare related to the sixth mass extinction discussed in the articleand NPR media player. Be sure to include specific examples in youranswer. Provide at least two academic references to support youranswer.
In this writing assignment, the student will apply theinformation they learned on the destruction of ecosystems andrelate it to the idea of extinction. The student will not onlyexplore ways in which humans are destroying ecosystems but also howthis may lead to the permanent loss of biodiversity on Earth.
Instructions
Read and listen to the following:
âThe Sixth Great Extinction: A Silent Exterminationâ. - NationalGeographic.
âIn the Worldâs âSixth Extinctionâ, Are Humans the Asteroid?â.NPR Media Player: Interview with Elizabeth Kolbert
Write a short essay discussing how the destruction of ecosystemsare related to the sixth mass extinction discussed in the articleand NPR media player. Be sure to include specific examples in youranswer. Provide at least two academic references to support youranswer.
