Term 1 Projects & Assignments
Term 1 Ends Nov 28th
If you are interested in the Fungi Hike and Salmon Fisheries assignments, you can likely do both in one trip by taking your photos of Fungi on the trails surrounding the Fishery. You should note however that there is not as much diversity at that location compared to the Lynn Canyon walk that I mentioned.
- You must complete and hand in two of the four assignments listed below. Deadlines are November 13th and 21th.
- Also, you must submit a project proposal for at least one of the projects you have already been working on this year - due October 31st.
- And you must also submit or make an appointment to present you project summary on or before November 28th.
If you are interested in the Fungi Hike and Salmon Fisheries assignments, you can likely do both in one trip by taking your photos of Fungi on the trails surrounding the Fishery. You should note however that there is not as much diversity at that location compared to the Lynn Canyon walk that I mentioned.
#1 Option A - Fungi Hike & Brochure - Nov 13thGo on a hike on a local trail and take photo's of as many different Fungi as you can find. I recommend Lynn Canyon Park but if you have a different favourite trail, that is good too. It is Fungi season so they are everywhere.
Once you have your photo's make me a brochure using this website http://www.jukeboxprint.com/editor/brochure_creator.php then download and email me the PDF, or other brochure making program of your choice. Your brochure need to tell me some general characteristics of Fungi as well as their importance to the ecosystems. Also to be included are your Fungi photo's names, and briefly described. KEY FOR IDENTIFYING FUNGI Lynn Canyon Hike - If you park near the concession and go across the Suspension Bridge and follow the signs to Twin Falls (to the right) and then go across the bridge, up the stairs and continue to stay to the right you will do a loop back to the concession area again. This loop will take you about 45min and you will find many different fungi to photograph. If you are interested in joining me on this hike, I will be going on Saturday Nov 09, at 10:30 am. Email me if you want to meet me there in front of the concession. [email protected]
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#1 Option B - Opinion Essay on Topic of your choice - Nov 13thThere are many issues and opinions inherent in the study of sustainable resources. In this assignment, you will demonstrate your ability to express your opinion effectively.
This could be a video you watched, websites you navigated, article, or book you read that is linked to the course IRP's. Read the Rubric linked below to see how this assignment will be graded as a guide for what to do. Suggestions: Can Fungi Replace Plastics? Do Run-of-River BC Hydro Projects Harm Fish? Do Chicken Coops Increase Bear Risks on the North Shore? Should Labelling GMO's Be Mandatory In Canada?
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#2 Option A: Sustainable Fisheries on the BC Coast - 10 Recomendations - Nov 21stIf you had to choose 3 of the ten objectives outlined in the article below, which would you chose and why?
Your assignment should have:
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#2 Option B: Salmon Hatchery Trip - Nov 21stMake me a Photo Tour or Narrated Video Tour of your visit to the Capliano Salmon Hatchery which is located on the Capilano River in Capilano River Regional Park. Admission to this popular attraction is free.
Bring a camera, hiking shoes and spend a couple of hours here. Take photo's and notes and create a brochure, power point, video or word-doc that walks me through your experience and learning. You can also bring your photo's and present this "tour" to me orally. You will be graded on your expressed knowledge and understanding of 1. The salmon life cycle 2. Critical Issues for our salmon stocks and 3. Capilano Salmon Hatcheries involvement in salmon preservation. (/5 each, plus /5 for the overall presentation of your work) Visit the fish hatchery interpretive centre and take the self-guided tour. Learn about and see fish develop from eggs to juvenile stage, when they are released to the river in spring. It's a colourful and fascinating process. Then go outside, and enjoy the many hiking trails. You won't need to walk very far to small local bridges, where during spawning season you can see the bright red fish jump and fight their way upstream. Coho salmon return to the Hatchery over a long period lasting from June and December. Include this in your "tour" also. If you want a fabulous mark, then include some info from some other resources and cite those references within your assignment.
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