An Imbalance in our Ocean

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14 questions

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An Imbalance in our Ocean

Last updated over 3 years ago

14 questions

Note from the author:

An Imbalance in our Ocean

Students watch videos to examine ways that human actions can throw a marine ecosystem
out of balance and lead to species decline. Then they brainstorm a list of stakeholders and
generate questions about them.

For the complete activity with media resources, visit:
http://www.nationalgeographic.org/activity/an-imbalance-in-our-ocean/

Instructions

An Imbalance in our Ocean

Students watch videos to examine ways that human actions can throw a marine ecosystem
out of balance and lead to species decline. Then they brainstorm a list of stakeholders and
generate questions about them.

For the complete activity with media resources, visit:
http://www.nationalgeographic.org/activity/an-imbalance-in-our-ocean/

Brainstorm a list of human threats to marine ecosystems.

Many human activities not associated with the marine environment can also affect ocean ecosystems. For example, agricultural runoff and coastal development can cause marine pollution.

Questions 2-5

03:40

Questions 6-9

04:47

Questions 10-13

02:53

Answer each one of these questions to the best of your ability considering the three videos.

* Considering the videos, which stakeholders may share the same perspective on a threat?
* Which stakeholders are likely to have opposite perspectives on a threat?
* How can one stakeholder influence an environmental management decision or debate?
* Which stakeholder is likely to have a similar perspective to your own?
* What are your primary questions or concerns about the threat you explored?

An Imbalance in our Ocean

An Imbalance in our Ocean

Brainstorm a list of human threats to marine ecosystems.

Many human activities not associated with the marine environment can also affect ocean ecosystems. For example, agricultural runoff and coastal development can cause marine pollution.

Brainstorm a list of human threats to marine ecosystems.

Many human activities not associated with the marine environment can also affect ocean ecosystems. For example, agricultural runoff and coastal development can cause marine pollution.

What is the main ocean threat discussed in this video?

What actions are people taking to address those threats?

Stakeholders are individuals, groups, or organizations that stand to
gain or lose from the success or failure of a project.

Brainstorm a list of stakeholders who may be involved and affected in the issue.

List questions you have about ocean threats, stakeholders, and the relationship between threats and stakeholders.

1.
2.
3.

What is the main ocean threat discussed in this video?

What actions are people taking to address those threats?

Stakeholders are individuals, groups, or organizations that stand to
gain or lose from the success or failure of a project.

Brainstorm a list of stakeholders who may be involved and affected in the issue.

List questions you have about ocean threats, stakeholders, and the relationship between threats and stakeholders.
1.
2.
3.

What is the main ocean threat discussed in this video?

What actions are people taking to address those threats?

Stakeholders are individuals, groups, or organizations that stand to
gain or lose from the success or failure of a project.

Brainstorm a list of stakeholders who may be involved and affected in the issue.

List questions you have about ocean threats, stakeholders, and the relationship between threats and stakeholders.
1.
2.
3.

What actions are people taking to address those threats?

Stakeholders are individuals, groups, or organizations that stand to
gain or lose from the success or failure of a project.

Brainstorm a list of stakeholders who may be involved and affected in the issue.

List questions you have about ocean threats, stakeholders, and the relationship between threats and stakeholders.

1.
2.
3.

What actions are people taking to address those threats?

Stakeholders are individuals, groups, or organizations that stand to
gain or lose from the success or failure of a project.

Brainstorm a list of stakeholders who may be involved and affected in the issue.

List questions you have about ocean threats, stakeholders, and the relationship between threats and stakeholders.
1.
2.
3.

What actions are people taking to address those threats?

Stakeholders are individuals, groups, or organizations that stand to
gain or lose from the success or failure of a project.

Brainstorm a list of stakeholders who may be involved and affected in the issue.

List questions you have about ocean threats, stakeholders, and the relationship between threats and stakeholders.
1.
2.
3.

An Imbalance in our Ocean

An Imbalance in our Ocean

Brainstorm a list of human threats to marine ecosystems. Many human activities not associated with the marine environment can also affect ocean ecosystems. For example, agricultural runoff and coastal development can cause marine pollution.

Brainstorm a list of human threats to marine ecosystems. Many human activities not associated with the marine environment can also affect ocean ecosystems. For example, agricultural runoff and coastal development can cause marine pollution.

What actions are people taking to address those threats?

Stakeholders are individuals, groups, or organizations that stand togain or lose from the success or failure of a project.Brainstorm a list of stakeholders who may be involved and affected in the issue.

List questions you have about ocean threats, stakeholders, and the relationship between threats and stakeholders.1. 2.3.

What actions are people taking to address those threats?

Stakeholders are individuals, groups, or organizations that stand togain or lose from the success or failure of a project.Brainstorm a list of stakeholders who may be involved and affected in the issue.

List questions you have about ocean threats, stakeholders, and the relationship between threats and stakeholders.1.2.3.

What actions are people taking to address those threats?

Stakeholders are individuals, groups, or organizations that stand togain or lose from the success or failure of a project.Brainstorm a list of stakeholders who may be involved and affected in the issue.

List questions you have about ocean threats, stakeholders, and the relationship between threats and stakeholders.1.2.3.

Brainstorm a list of human threats to marine ecosystems.

Many human activities not associated with the marine environment can also affect ocean ecosystems. For example, agricultural runoff and coastal development can cause marine pollution.

Brainstorm a list of human threats to marine ecosystems.

Many human activities not associated with the marine environment can also affect ocean ecosystems. For example, agricultural runoff and coastal development can cause marine pollution.

Stakeholders are individuals, groups, or organizations that stand to
gain or lose from the success or failure of a project.

Brainstorm a list of stakeholders who may be involved and affected in the issue.

List questions you have about ocean threats, stakeholders, and the relationship between threats and stakeholders.

1.
2.
3.

Stakeholders are individuals, groups, or organizations that stand to
gain or lose from the success or failure of a project.

Brainstorm a list of stakeholders who may be involved and affected in the issue.

List questions you have about ocean threats, stakeholders, and the relationship between threats and stakeholders.
1.
2.
3.

Stakeholders are individuals, groups, or organizations that stand to
gain or lose from the success or failure of a project.

Brainstorm a list of stakeholders who may be involved and affected in the issue.

List questions you have about ocean threats, stakeholders, and the relationship between threats and stakeholders.
1.
2.
3.