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Inspiring Biodiversity: Exploring Endangered and Exotic Species in U.S. National Parks

Explore the wonders of U.S. National Parks by researching a park of your choice. Discover endangered/threatened species (animal and plant) as well as an exotic species in the park. Dive into the park's location, history, challenges, natural resources, and biodiversity. Create a detailed brochure incorporating information on flora, fauna, geology, and climatology. Learn about preservation measures and ecological impacts. Earn extra credit by submitting a high-quality brochure early. Let the beauty of nature inspire your research!

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Inspiring Biodiversity: Exploring Endangered and Exotic Species in U.S. National Parks

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  1. U.S. National Parks Project Due on Tuesday, oct 15th 

  2. Which park inspires you ?

  3. OBJECTIVE • Research the national park you are interested in and include two endangered/threatened species (one animal and one plant) and one exotic species found in your park.

  4. Desert Biome Climatograph Contents Page 1 – Name and picture of park, your name, class title, class period, due date Page 2 & 3 – location of park • Established-  When it became a park • Map & size of park • Natural history information  • Challenges or problems the park is facing/experiencing • Potential solutions or specific ways to meet/solve the challenges identified  • Food Chain-1 Representative food chain (involving at least three trophic levels) • Natural Resources-A discussion of noteworthy natural resources within park boundaries including pictures • Landscape/seascape features • Aquatic features (if present) • Natural Resources – cont. • Geology of the park • Biotic components: flora and fauna • Major Biome the park belongs to including a climatograph •       (See above)

  5. Contents Page 4 & 5 – Endangered/threatened species found in the National Park – YOU MUST FIND ONE OF EACH • A picture or detailed sketch of each species • Species common name • Species scientific name in correct format (Genus species) • Reason(s) for the listed status of each species • Region or area within park where species is endangered/threatened • For animal –  • Information on feeding behavior/diet  • Species behaviors: • Reproduction habits • Number of offspring  • Body size • Habitat requirements • For plant –  • Sun, soil and water requirements • Size and shape dimensions of adult plant • Seed dispersal method(s) • Length of flowering/blooming • What year was each species listed? • What organisms are taxonomically related to each species? • What steps or measures have been taken to preserve each species? aside from being listed • Has the species E/T status changed since initial listing? Why or why not? Cicada- Joshua Tree National Park Zion National Park

  6. Contents Page 6 – Exotic/Invasive species found in the National Park • A picture or detailed sketch of species • Species common name • Species scientific name in correct format (Genus species) • Location/place where species is NATIVE • Species Introduction-A description/explanation of how the species was introduced to the park • Ecological Impact-Specific ecological impacts of the introduced species • Benefits-Describe any benefits provided by the introduced species • Species Control-Descriptions/explanations of measures taken to control this species A discussion of how/why this species is potentially (or already is) detrimental to ecosystems in the park which is not native to this species • Species Role-What is its role in its native habitat?

  7. Tri-Fold • See example

  8. National Park Brochure Grading Sheet Page 1:_______ / 20 points Pages 2 & 3:_______ / 60 points Pages 4 & 5:_______ / 100 points Page 6:_______ / 50 points General:_______ / 70 points Design, neatness, layout, creativity, bibliography, name, and period) Total:_______ / 300 points Extra Credit Available if you turn in the brochure early, it's complete and beautiful, and NO plagiarism,  you can earn 5 pts of extra credit for each day it's early from Oct. 7 – Oct. 14.

  9. General Instructions I expect high quality (high school NOT elementary school)  Brochure paper will be provided to you  Spelling and grammar count  Make it neat and presentable-  Typed or handwritten No brochure template, be original, be creative!   Turn in a separate sheet with your bibliography list - URLs  DUE DATE: Tuesday, October 15th 

  10. Websites • https://www.iucnredlist.org/ • https://www.nps.gov/index.htm • https://www.worldwildlife.org/

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