Debate
Your group was assigned to argue EITHER on the pro-side OR on the con-side of this question (see Moodle site for group assignments). Your charge is to gather information and resources in support of your argument, using at least 3 conservation biology principles in support of your arguemt, and come prepared to debate with other groups and the whole class next Tuesday. Each group needs a MINIMUM of 4 valid/reliable reference sources to support their argument, and all group members must participate in both information gathering AND presentation (is some form) to receive credit.
Turn in a typed sheet listing all your group's references at the beginning of Tuesday's class, with a bulleted list of the main points you intend to cover during the debate. Be sure to indicate what the 3 conservation biology concepts are that you intend to use as the backbone of your argument. You should also briefly outline the roles of each group member before & during the debate.
4 minute rebuttal from first group
4 minute rebuttal from second group
4 minute rebuttal from first group
4 minute rebuttal from second group
4 minute closing from first group
4 minute closing from second group
20+ minute Q & A period/ discussion with whole class
Audience evaluation: feedback and vote from the audience (= everyone!).