An Imbalance in our Ocean
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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/
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/
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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.
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What is the main ocean threat discussed in this video?
What is the main ocean threat discussed in this video?
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What actions are people taking to address those threats?
What actions are people taking to address those threats?
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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.
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.
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List questions you have about ocean threats, stakeholders, and the relationship between threats and stakeholders.
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List questions you have about ocean threats, stakeholders, and the relationship between threats and stakeholders.
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What is the main ocean threat discussed in this video?
What is the main ocean threat discussed in this video?
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What actions are people taking to address those threats?
What actions are people taking to address those threats?
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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.
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.
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List questions you have about ocean threats, stakeholders, and the relationship between threats and stakeholders.1.2.3.
List questions you have about ocean threats, stakeholders, and the relationship between threats and stakeholders.
1.
2.
3.
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What is the main ocean threat discussed in this video?
What is the main ocean threat discussed in this video?
1
What actions are people taking to address those threats?
What actions are people taking to address those threats?
1
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.
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.
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List questions you have about ocean threats, stakeholders, and the relationship between threats and stakeholders.1.2.3.
List questions you have about ocean threats, stakeholders, and the relationship between threats and stakeholders.
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2.
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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?
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?