Introduction
Imagine you are an environmental scientist for the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) in the Philippines. Our local ecosystems, such as mangrove forests and coral reefs, are facing severe threats. In this mission, you will explore how local animals and plants depend on these habitats and discover what we can do to protect them
Task
Your mission is to investigate a specific Philippine ecosystem (e.g., the Pasig River or a local mangrove). Your final product will be a collaborative 5-slide digital presentation proposing a 3-step conservation plan to save a threatened species in that ecosystem
Process
Step 1: Research. Explore the World Wildlife Fund (WWF) Philippines to research local endangered species.Step 2: Threat Analysis. Read about climate change impacts on biodiversity through the Greenpeace Southeast Asia portal.Step 3: Solution Design. Brainstorm 3 realistic solutions based on what you’ve learned.Step 4: Presentation. Create and format your 5-slide visual report
Evaluation
- Content Accuracy: Clear scientific evidence is used (25 points).
- Feasibility of Solutions: Conservation steps are realistic and actionable (25 points).
- Collaboration: All group members contributed equally to the research (25 points).
- Presentation Quality: Slides are visually appealing and error-free (25 points).
- Grading Scale: 90-100 (A), 80-89 (B), 70-79 (C), Below 70 (Needs Revision).
Conclusion
Congratulations on completing your mission! By investigating how humans and ecosystems interact, you have gained valuable skills in data synthesis and environmental advocacy. Take a moment to reflect: How can the choices you make every day affect the biodiversity around Pasig and the broader Philippines