2018--Holistic Assessment
How important are salmon to the river and ocean system in the Pacific Northwest and how are man-made challenges like climate change, habitat destruction and hydroelectric dams affect their ability to sustain their species and the biodiversity of the ecosystems they keep in balance?
Using the from the websites, handouts and holistic journal, write an essay that answers the question above.
Your essay will be evaluated using the Willamette Promise Proficiency Rubric: Assessment of Human Role in the Environment, which includes the following areas:
Your essay will be evaluated using the Willamette Promise Proficiency Rubric: Assessment of Human Role in the Environment, which includes the following areas:
- Interaction “I can explain how or why humans engage in negative interactions with the environment and describe potential negative outcomes of a solution.”
- Scale “I can compare and contrast Northwest environmental issues to global issues.”
- Content Incorporation “I can support my ideas with relevant ecological and evolutionary concepts and make connections to other disciplines.”
Holistic Rubric
Salmon Brochure Bonneville Dam
Bonneville Dam--Sea Lion Tour
Fish Ladder
Salmon's Importance in River Ecology
Hatchery vs. Wild Salmon
Video Links
Link #1 Dams and Salmon
Sea Lions and Dams
ODFW Gives Up on Trapping Sea Lions
If your holistic journal is not complete, refer the the information in the holistic assessment pagers to guide you in your biological explanation and complexity of this issue and possible solution.
Salmon Brochure Bonneville Dam
Bonneville Dam--Sea Lion Tour
Fish Ladder
Salmon's Importance in River Ecology
Hatchery vs. Wild Salmon
Video Links
Link #1 Dams and Salmon
Sea Lions and Dams
ODFW Gives Up on Trapping Sea Lions
If your holistic journal is not complete, refer the the information in the holistic assessment pagers to guide you in your biological explanation and complexity of this issue and possible solution.