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"Describe the social, economic, and ecological risks and benefits of changing a natural ecosystem as a result of human activity." Any Combination of these Product Options: Mind-Map (12:30), Chart (1:30), Song Lyrics (3:00), Cartoon Strip (4:30), Poem (5:30), Children's Story (6:30), Letter (7:00). A=15-16, B=13-14, C=12, D=10-11

"Explain how matter & energy are transformed and transferred among organisms & the physical environment, as chemical elements combine in different ways, & how energy is dissipated as heat into the environment." Options: For row #2 (Water Cycle) --> Labeled Drawing (12:00). Any combination of these for other rows--> Mind-Map (12:30), Chart (1:30), Song Lyrics (3:00), Cartoon Strip (4:30), Poem (5:30), Children's Story (6:30), Letter (7:00). A=22-24, B=20-21, C=17-19, D=15-16

"Explain how matter and energy are transformed and transferred among organisms and the physical environment, as chemical elements combine in different ways, and how energy is dissipated as heat into the environment." Product Options: * For FOOD CHAIN, FOOD WEB, & 3 PYRAMIDS --> Labeled Illustrations (12:00) * For all EXPLANATIONS & EXAMPLES --> (any combination of)... Song Lyrics (3:00), Children's Story (6:30), Mind-Map (12:30) A=15-16, B=13-14, C=12, D=10-11

"Explain how ecosystems can change as a result of the introduction of one or more new species." For this project, you will compose a poem or song or write a children’s story that explains how ecosystems can change as a result of the introduction of one or more new species. A=15-16, B=13-14, C=12, D=10-11

"Describe factors that affect the carrying capacity of an ecosytem and relate these to population growth." Product Options: 1. Cartoon Strip (4:30) 2. Write a Letter (7:00) 3. Illustration(s) (12:00) A = 15-16 points B = 13-14 points C = 12 points D = 10-11 points