One size fits all doesn't seem to be the right approach to endangered species. Using a four-part AP® assessment, learners respond to questions that address environmental concerns such as human population changes, invasive species effects, and the ecology of coastal wetlands. Additionally, they offer reasons why the American whooping crane and California condor respond differently to conservation efforts.

Concepts

deciduous trees, invasive species, forest ecosystems, population data, growth rate, coastal ecosystems, human impact on the environment, endangered species

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Additional Tags

science

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Instructional Ideas

• Combine with additional released assessments to incorporate questions throughout the course during appropriate units
• Have scholars grade their own responses to become familiar with scoring criteria

Classroom Considerations

• Expects pupils know how to graph data, look for trends, and make conclusions

Pros

• Expects a deep level of thinking and analysis
• Offers solution examples with explanations

Cons

• None