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SC225 Environmental Science Unit 8: Effects of Deforestation Bronwyn Scott [email protected] AIM: [email protected] Virtual Field Trip • Use the information box to find the URL for our field trip. • Click the link and a new window or tab will open displaying the website • We will be entering a one minute YouTube Video • You may need to watch it more than once. It is a collection of different types of scientific evidence through the years, documenting carbon increase. • “Carbon Dioxide Back 800,000 years” Returning from the tour • Please let me know when you have returned • Share something that you learned on the tour. Welcome to Seminar Eight This is me, having lunch while walking in the Cotswold (England), Thanksgiving 2010. • Please turn your speakers on. This seminar contains audio. • While we are waiting to get started this evening, please take this opportunity to chat. • If you encounter any technical issues accessing a KHE Seminar, please call KU ACE Help 1-866-522-7747, option 2, then option 1. You may also email KU ACE Help at [email protected]. Agenda 1. Unit 8 Outline 2. Referencing and APA 3. Discussion: Global Melting - 1 main post, 2 responses for each - 5 parts to main question 4. 5. 6. 7. Assignment: Comparing your hypothesis Seminar: Effects of deforestation Self Assessment for Chapter 9 Q&A SC225 Projects • Unit 8 Assignment due: May 15, 2012 • Make sure all previous projects are submitted. • Prepare for the Unit 9 Final Project due by 11:59 PM ET, Tuesday, May 22, 2012. • If you need an incomplete, please contact me by May 20, 2012. • NO LATE FINALS ARE ACCEPTED. APA and Referencing • Unit 8 requires references • Why do we use references? APA and Referencing • If you need help with referencing, where are places in KU where you can get help? Question #1 – Your species and their habitat • How many are left? Question #2 – Your species and their habitat a) Why are they in danger? Question #3 – Your species and their habitat • What purpose do they serve for humans (if at all). Question #4 – Your species and their habitat • How can you realistically save your species. Question #5 – Your species and their habitat • Can they be saved? Question #5 – Your species and their habitat • Should they be saved? Question #6 – Your species and their habitat • What other effects could occur by the loss of your species (e.g., loss of other species, ecosystem change)? Questions? Image credit: Microsoft Clip Art