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External link to Online Students: Click on the Session 2 Discussion link and create a new thread to respond to the discussion prompt. After posting your initial response, please comment on classmates’ responses. Respo Online Students: Click on the Session 2 Discussion link and create a new thread to respond to the discussion prompt. After posting your initial response, please comment on classmates’ responses. Respond by making constructive responses or by raising other questions that will promote further discussion and learning by all of us. It is best practice to post early and continually participate throughout the session. You will be graded not only for your posting, but your participation in this discussion. Your initial post is due by Wednesday at 11:59 P.M. (MST) of the session in which the discussion is assigned. A minimum of two (2) additional response posts are due on Sunday at 11:59 P.M. (MST). These are minimum requirements. Be sure to follow any additional guidelines posted by the instructor for the course in regards to discussions. Review the rubric for the discussion. In-Seat Students: Review the following discussion prompt. Then prepare a list of talking points in order to be prepared for the class discussion. Please bring a printed copy to class.Discussion Prompt: Environmental IssuesSelect one of the following three environmental issues listed:Are there too many elk in Rocky Mountain National Park?Pythons in the EvergladesIs the Kazakhstan beetle threatening the Grand Canyon National Park Ecosystem?Next, answer the following questions pertaining to the issue you selected.  Apply information that you learned from your reading. In your response you should address the following concepts: feedback loops, environmental systems, populations controls.What is the cause of the problem?What are the environmental impacts?Discuss some possible solutions to the problem.If you were the park superintendent, which solution would you chose and why?Based on your reflection in this week’s Biblical Perspective, apply what it means that God said his creation is “good” and does that mean that humans should try to maintain the “goodness” of creation?Session 3 DiscussionOnline Students: Click on the Session 3 Discussion link and create a new thread to respond to the discussion prompt. After posting your initial response, please comment on classmates’ responses. Respond by making constructive responses or by raising other questions that will promote further discussion and learning by all of us. It is best practice to post early and continually participate throughout the session. You will be graded not only for your posting, but your participation in this discussion. Your initial post is due by Wednesday at 11:59 P.M. (MST) of the session in which the discussion is assigned. A minimum of two (2) additional response posts are due on Sunday at 11:59 P.M. (MST). These are minimum requirements. Be sure to follow any additional guidelines posted by the instructor for the course in regards to discussions. Review the rubric for the discussion. In-Seat Students: Review the discussion prompt below. Then prepare a list of talking points in order to be prepared for the class discussion. Please bring a printed copy to class.Discussion Prompt: Benefits and RisksRead the following article and answer the questions below incorporating information from your textbook and the videos that you watched. Cone, M. (2009, May 4). Should DDT be used to combat malaria? Scientific American. Retrieved from http://www.scientificamerican.com/article/ddt-use-to-combat-malaria/   Which risk do you think is greater, the risk from malaria or health effects from DDT?  Explain why. Research some alternatives to the pesticide DDT. What are the risks associated with these alternatives? Do the benefits outweigh the risks?Man tries to control nature through technology and even chemicals. Compare man’s power versus God’s power that you meditated on in the Biblical Perspective.Most of the toxicity information that we use to set standards to protect human health comes from testing chemicals on animals. Discuss the ethics of testing chemicals on animals. Are there alternative methods and would you trust the safety of chemicals that were tested using these methods?Session 4 DiscussionOnline Students: Click on the Session 4 Discussion link and create a new thread to respond to the discussion prompt. After posting your initial response, please comment on classmates’ responses. Respond by making constructive responses or by raising other questions that will promote further discussion and learning by all of us. It is best practice to post early and continually participate throughout the session. You will be graded not only for your posting, but your participation in this discussion. Your initial post is due by Wednesday at 11:59 P.M. (MST) of the session in which the discussion is assigned. A minimum of two (2) additional response posts are due on Sunday at 11:59 P.M. (MST). These are minimum requirements. Be sure to follow any additional guidelines posted by the instructor for the course in regards to discussions. Review the rubric for the discussion. In-Seat Students: Review the discussion prompt below. Then prepare a list of talking points in order to be prepared for the class discussion. Please bring a printed copy to class. Discussion Prompt: The Climate Change (“Global Warming”) DebateBackground Information:The topic of climate change has been in the headlines for many years now. Because the temperatures on earth have increased since the early 1900’s, many refer to this phenomena as “global warming”. However, recently there has been ample controversy sparked over this topic. The main questions that are commonly debated are:What has caused the earth’s temperature increase and will the temperature continue to increase?Is “global warming” mainly due to human activity or is it a result of natural processes on earth or in our solar system?Many environmental climate models and scientific data suggest that the earth’s temperature will continue to rise in the near future. Therefore, one might ask:Are we entering into a global environmental crisis or is the media inflating the issue, thus, creating unnecessary fear?Do humans encompass the knowledge and methods to intentionally change the earth’s climate for the good or bad?Examine the pro and con arguments regarding the climate change debate by reviewing the following article: Is Human Activity Primarily Responsible for Global Climate Change?Session 5 DiscussionSession 5 DiscussionOnline Students: Select one (1) of the characters from the discussion prompt below, review the case, and then click on the Session 5 Discussion link and create a new thread to respond to the questions from your character’s viewpoints. Please note, we cannot have more than two of the same character in the discussion. If the character of your first choice is already claimed by two people, you must select another character. After posting your character’s viewpoint, respond to at least two other characters. Respond by making constructive responses or by raising other questions that will promote further discussion and learning by all of us. It is best practice to post early and continually participate throughout the session. You will be graded not only for your posting, but your participation in this discussion. Your initial post is due by Wednesday at 11:59 P.M. (MST) of the session in which the discussion is assigned. A minimum of two (2) additional response posts are due on Sunday at 11:59 P.M. (MST). These are minimum requirements. Be sure to follow any additional guidelines posted by the instructor for the course in regards to discussions. Review the rubric for the discussion. In-Seat Students: In preparation for the role play, review the Discussion Prompt below. Then create a thread in the discussion forum to indicate whose viewpoint you will be supporting. (Ensure that each character has been “assigned” before doubling up on a character.) Then prepare notes to use to support this character’s viewpoint to help inform the role play that will take place during the in-seat session. You do not need to post viewpoints or responses in the discussion forum. Discussion Prompt: Hydraulic Fracturing Case Study (Role Play) Characters:Farmer MacDonald—The MacDonald family has been ranching for 40 years. Their livelihood is raising cattle. They depend on the aquifer to water their cattle and irrigate their hay fields. They also get their drinking water from the ground water aquifer.Mr./Mrs. Jones—They live on the property adjacent to the MacDonald ranch. Energy for Everyone Corporation estimates that the Joneses could make 10 million dollars in royalties if gas was extracted using hydraulic fracturing on their land. They have three young children.Dr. Miller is an environmental health scientist for the state health department.Ronnie is an environmental regulator for the state Oil and Gas CommissionMr. Smithers is the CEO of Energy for Everyone Corporation, a natural gas drilling company.Billie has been unemployed for four years and was just offered a job in the gas field.Commissioner Sanders is the county commissioner. The county recently had a budget shortfall and will have cut funding to the school district or consider raising taxes. The county could see a windfall in revenue if drilling occurs. Commissioner Sanders lives next to the Joneses and the MacDonald ranch. Commission Sanders has a daughter who suffers from asthma and is sensitive to air pollution.Sunny Daze is an environmental activist and works for the Sierra Club.Do you believe that hydraulic fracturing should be permitted in the county? Why or why not? Use information from the course resources to support your viewpoint and incorporate what you discovered in this week’s Biblical Perspective.Do you agree with the following statement? Explain why or why not. Show more
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Online Students: Click on the Session 2 Discussion link and create a new thread to respond to the discussion prompt. After posting your initial response, please comment on classmates’ responses. Respo Online Students: Click on the Session 2 Discussion link and create a new thread to respond to the discussion prompt. After posting your initial response, please comment on classmates’ responses. Respond by making constructive responses or by raising other questions that will promote further discussion and learning by all of us. It is best practice to post early and continually participate throughout the session. You will be graded not only for your posting, but your participation in this discussion. Your initial post is due by Wednesday at 11:59 P.M. (MST) of the session in which the discussion is assigned. A minimum of two (2) additional response posts are due on Sunday at 11:59 P.M. (MST). These are minimum requirements. Be sure to follow any additional guidelines posted by the instructor for the course in regards to discussions. Review the rubric for the discussion. In-Seat Students: Review the following discussion prompt. Then prepare a list of talking points in order to be prepared for the class discussion. Please bring a printed copy to class.Discussion Prompt: Environmental IssuesSelect one of the following three environmental issues listed:Are there too many elk in Rocky Mountain National Park?Pythons in the EvergladesIs the Kazakhstan beetle threatening the Grand Canyon National Park Ecosystem?Next, answer the following questions pertaining to the issue you selected.  Apply information that you learned from your reading. In your response you should address the following concepts: feedback loops, environmental systems, populations controls.What is the cause of the problem?What are the environmental impacts?Discuss some possible solutions to the problem.If you were the park superintendent, which solution would you chose and why?Based on your reflection in this week’s Biblical Perspective, apply what it means that God said his creation is “good” and does that mean that humans should try to maintain the “goodness” of creation?Session 3 DiscussionOnline Students: Click on the Session 3 Discussion link and create a new thread to respond to the discussion prompt. After posting your initial response, please comment on classmates’ responses. Respond by making constructive responses or by raising other questions that will promote further discussion and learning by all of us. It is best practice to post early and continually participate throughout the session. You will be graded not only for your posting, but your participation in this discussion. Your initial post is due by Wednesday at 11:59 P.M. (MST) of the session in which the discussion is assigned. A minimum of two (2) additional response posts are due on Sunday at 11:59 P.M. (MST). These are minimum requirements. Be sure to follow any additional guidelines posted by the instructor for the course in regards to discussions. Review the rubric for the discussion. In-Seat Students: Review the discussion prompt below. Then prepare a list of talking points in order to be prepared for the class discussion. Please bring a printed copy to class.Discussion Prompt: Benefits and RisksRead the following article and answer the questions below incorporating information from your textbook and the videos that you watched. Cone, M. (2009, May 4). Should DDT be used to combat malaria? Scientific American. Retrieved from http://www.scientificamerican.com/article/ddt-use-to-combat-malaria/   Which risk do you think is greater, the risk from malaria or health effects from DDT?  Explain why. Research some alternatives to the pesticide DDT. What are the risks associated with these alternatives? Do the benefits outweigh the risks?Man tries to control nature through technology and even chemicals. Compare man’s power versus God’s power that you meditated on in the Biblical Perspective.Most of the toxicity information that we use to set standards to protect human health comes from testing chemicals on animals. Discuss the ethics of testing chemicals on animals. Are there alternative methods and would you trust the safety of chemicals that were tested using these methods?Session 4 DiscussionOnline Students: Click on the Session 4 Discussion link and create a new thread to respond to the discussion prompt. After posting your initial response, please comment on classmates’ responses. Respond by making constructive responses or by raising other questions that will promote further discussion and learning by all of us. It is best practice to post early and continually participate throughout the session. You will be graded not only for your posting, but your participation in this discussion. Your initial post is due by Wednesday at 11:59 P.M. (MST) of the session in which the discussion is assigned. A minimum of two (2) additional response posts are due on Sunday at 11:59 P.M. (MST). These are minimum requirements. Be sure to follow any additional guidelines posted by the instructor for the course in regards to discussions. Review the rubric for the discussion. In-Seat Students: Review the discussion prompt below. Then prepare a list of talking points in order to be prepared for the class discussion. Please bring a printed copy to class. Discussion Prompt: The Climate Change (“Global Warming”) DebateBackground Information:The topic of climate change has been in the headlines for many years now. Because the temperatures on earth have increased since the early 1900’s, many refer to this phenomena as “global warming”. However, recently there has been ample controversy sparked over this topic. The main questions that are commonly debated are:What has caused the earth’s temperature increase and will the temperature continue to increase?Is “global warming” mainly due to human activity or is it a result of natural processes on earth or in our solar system?Many environmental climate models and scientific data suggest that the earth’s temperature will continue to rise in the near future. Therefore, one might ask:Are we entering into a global environmental crisis or is the media inflating the issue, thus, creating unnecessary fear?Do humans encompass the knowledge and methods to intentionally change the earth’s climate for the good or bad?Examine the pro and con arguments regarding the climate change debate by reviewing the following article: Is Human Activity Primarily Responsible for Global Climate Change?Session 5 DiscussionSession 5 DiscussionOnline Students: Select one (1) of the characters from the discussion prompt below, review the case, and then click on the Session 5 Discussion link and create a new thread to respond to the questions from your character’s viewpoints. Please note, we cannot have more than two of the same character in the discussion. If the character of your first choice is already claimed by two people, you must select another character. After posting your character’s viewpoint, respond to at least two other characters. Respond by making constructive responses or by raising other questions that will promote further discussion and learning by all of us. It is best practice to post early and continually participate throughout the session. You will be graded not only for your posting, but your participation in this discussion. Your initial post is due by Wednesday at 11:59 P.M. (MST) of the session in which the discussion is assigned. A minimum of two (2) additional response posts are due on Sunday at 11:59 P.M. (MST). These are minimum requirements. Be sure to follow any additional guidelines posted by the instructor for the course in regards to discussions. Review the rubric for the discussion. In-Seat Students: In preparation for the role play, review the Discussion Prompt below. Then create a thread in the discussion forum to indicate whose viewpoint you will be supporting. (Ensure that each character has been “assigned” before doubling up on a character.) Then prepare notes to use to support this character’s viewpoint to help inform the role play that will take place during the in-seat session. You do not need to post viewpoints or responses in the discussion forum. Discussion Prompt: Hydraulic Fracturing Case Study (Role Play) Characters:Farmer MacDonald—The MacDonald family has been ranching for 40 years. Their livelihood is raising cattle. They depend on the aquifer to water their cattle and irrigate their hay fields. They also get their drinking water from the ground water aquifer.Mr./Mrs. Jones—They live on the property adjacent to the MacDonald ranch. Energy for Everyone Corporation estimates that the Joneses could make 10 million dollars in royalties if gas was extracted using hydraulic fracturing on their land. They have three young children.Dr. Miller is an environmental health scientist for the state health department.Ronnie is an environmental regulator for the state Oil and Gas CommissionMr. Smithers is the CEO of Energy for Everyone Corporation, a natural gas drilling company.Billie has been unemployed for four years and was just offered a job in the gas field.Commissioner Sanders is the county commissioner. The county recently had a budget shortfall and will have cut funding to the school district or consider raising taxes. The county could see a windfall in revenue if drilling occurs. Commissioner Sanders lives next to the Joneses and the MacDonald ranch. Commission Sanders has a daughter who suffers from asthma and is sensitive to air pollution.Sunny Daze is an environmental activist and works for the Sierra Club.Do you believe that hydraulic fracturing should be permitted in the county? Why or why not? Use information from the course resources to support your viewpoint and incorporate what you discovered in this week’s Biblical Perspective.Do you agree with the following statement? Explain why or why not. Show more

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External link to Online Students: Click on the Session 2 Discussion link and create a new thread to respond to the discussion prompt. After posting your initial response, please comment on classmates’ responses. Respo Online Students: Click on the Session 2 Discussion link and create a new thread to respond to the discussion prompt. After posting your initial response, please comment on classmates’ responses. Respond by making constructive responses or by raising other questions that will promote further discussion and learning by all of us. It is best practice to post early and continually participate throughout the session. You will be graded not only for your posting, but your participation in this discussion. Your initial post is due by Wednesday at 11:59 P.M. (MST) of the session in which the discussion is assigned. A minimum of two (2) additional response posts are due on Sunday at 11:59 P.M. (MST). These are minimum requirements. Be sure to follow any additional guidelines posted by the instructor for the course in regards to discussions. Review the rubric for the discussion. In-Seat Students: Review the following discussion prompt. Then prepare a list of talking points in order to be prepared for the class discussion. Please bring a printed copy to class.Discussion Prompt: Environmental IssuesSelect one of the following three environmental issues listed:Are there too many elk in Rocky Mountain National Park?Pythons in the EvergladesIs the Kazakhstan beetle threatening the Grand Canyon National Park Ecosystem?Next, answer the following questions pertaining to the issue you selected.  Apply information that you learned from your reading. In your response you should address the following concepts: feedback loops, environmental systems, populations controls.What is the cause of the problem?What are the environmental impacts?Discuss some possible solutions to the problem.If you were the park superintendent, which solution would you chose and why?Based on your reflection in this week’s Biblical Perspective, apply what it means that God said his creation is “good” and does that mean that humans should try to maintain the “goodness” of creation Show more
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Online Students: Click on the Session 2 Discussion link and create a new thread to respond to the discussion prompt. After posting your initial response, please comment on classmates’ responses. Respo Online Students: Click on the Session 2 Discussion link and create a new thread to respond to the discussion prompt. After posting your initial response, please comment on classmates’ responses. Respond by making constructive responses or by raising other questions that will promote further discussion and learning by all of us. It is best practice to post early and continually participate throughout the session. You will be graded not only for your posting, but your participation in this discussion. Your initial post is due by Wednesday at 11:59 P.M. (MST) of the session in which the discussion is assigned. A minimum of two (2) additional response posts are due on Sunday at 11:59 P.M. (MST). These are minimum requirements. Be sure to follow any additional guidelines posted by the instructor for the course in regards to discussions. Review the rubric for the discussion. In-Seat Students: Review the following discussion prompt. Then prepare a list of talking points in order to be prepared for the class discussion. Please bring a printed copy to class.Discussion Prompt: Environmental IssuesSelect one of the following three environmental issues listed:Are there too many elk in Rocky Mountain National Park?Pythons in the EvergladesIs the Kazakhstan beetle threatening the Grand Canyon National Park Ecosystem?Next, answer the following questions pertaining to the issue you selected.  Apply information that you learned from your reading. In your response you should address the following concepts: feedback loops, environmental systems, populations controls.What is the cause of the problem?What are the environmental impacts?Discuss some possible solutions to the problem.If you were the park superintendent, which solution would you chose and why?Based on your reflection in this week’s Biblical Perspective, apply what it means that God said his creation is “good” and does that mean that humans should try to maintain the “goodness” of creation Show more

Online Students: Click on the Session 2 Discussion link and create a new thread to respond to the discussion prompt. After posting your initial response, please comment on classmates’ responses. Respo

External link to Session 2 DiscussionOnline Students: Click on the Session 2 Discussion link and create a new thread to respond to the discussion prompt. After posting your initial response, please comment on classmat Session 2 DiscussionOnline Students: Click on the Session 2 Discussion link and create a new thread to respond to the discussion prompt. After posting your initial response, please comment on classmates’ responses. Respond by making constructive responses or by raising other questions that will promote further discussion and learning by all of us. It is best practice to post early and continually participate throughout the session. You will be graded not only for your posting, but your participation in this discussion. Your initial post is due by Wednesday at 11:59 P.M. (MST) of the session in which the discussion is assigned. A minimum of two (2) additional response posts are due on Sunday at 11:59 P.M. (MST). These are minimum requirements. Be sure to follow any additional guidelines posted by the instructor for the course in regards to discussions. Review the rubric for the discussion. In-Seat Students: Review the following discussion prompt. Then prepare a list of talking points in order to be prepared for the class discussion. Please bring a printed copy to class.Discussion Prompt: Environmental IssuesSelect one of the following three environmental issues listed:Are there too many elk in Rocky Mountain National Park?Pythons in the EvergladesIs the Kazakhstan beetle threatening the Grand Canyon National Park Ecosystem?Next, answer the following questions pertaining to the issue you selected.  Apply information that you learned from your reading. In your response you should address the following concepts: feedback loops, environmental systems, populations controls.What is the cause of the problem?What are the environmental impacts?Discuss some possible solutions to the problem.If you were the park superintendent, which solution would you chose and why?Based on your reflection in this week’s Biblical Perspective, apply what it means that God said his creation is “good” and does that mean that humans should try to maintain the “goodness” of creation? Show more
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Session 2 DiscussionOnline Students: Click on the Session 2 Discussion link and create a new thread to respond to the discussion prompt. After posting your initial response, please comment on classmat Session 2 DiscussionOnline Students: Click on the Session 2 Discussion link and create a new thread to respond to the discussion prompt. After posting your initial response, please comment on classmates’ responses. Respond by making constructive responses or by raising other questions that will promote further discussion and learning by all of us. It is best practice to post early and continually participate throughout the session. You will be graded not only for your posting, but your participation in this discussion. Your initial post is due by Wednesday at 11:59 P.M. (MST) of the session in which the discussion is assigned. A minimum of two (2) additional response posts are due on Sunday at 11:59 P.M. (MST). These are minimum requirements. Be sure to follow any additional guidelines posted by the instructor for the course in regards to discussions. Review the rubric for the discussion. In-Seat Students: Review the following discussion prompt. Then prepare a list of talking points in order to be prepared for the class discussion. Please bring a printed copy to class.Discussion Prompt: Environmental IssuesSelect one of the following three environmental issues listed:Are there too many elk in Rocky Mountain National Park?Pythons in the EvergladesIs the Kazakhstan beetle threatening the Grand Canyon National Park Ecosystem?Next, answer the following questions pertaining to the issue you selected.  Apply information that you learned from your reading. In your response you should address the following concepts: feedback loops, environmental systems, populations controls.What is the cause of the problem?What are the environmental impacts?Discuss some possible solutions to the problem.If you were the park superintendent, which solution would you chose and why?Based on your reflection in this week’s Biblical Perspective, apply what it means that God said his creation is “good” and does that mean that humans should try to maintain the “goodness” of creation? Show more

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External link to Explain the history of “Eighth United States Colored Troops (U.S.C.T.). and the Battle of Olustee, 1864” in at least 300 words discussion. Remember to cite your found information. Explain the history of “Eighth United States Colored Troops (U.S.C.T.). and the Battle of Olustee, 1864” in at least 300 words discussion. Remember to cite your found information. Show more
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Explain the history of “Eighth United States Colored Troops (U.S.C.T.). and the Battle of Olustee, 1864” in at least 300 words discussion. Remember to cite your found information. Explain the history of “Eighth United States Colored Troops (U.S.C.T.). and the Battle of Olustee, 1864” in at least 300 words discussion. Remember to cite your found information. Show more

Explain the history of “Eighth United States Colored Troops (U.S.C.T.). and the Battle of Olustee, 1864″ in at least 300 words discussion. Remember to cite your found information.

External link to ession 2 Ecosystem PaperObserve an ecosystem, either in your backyard, a natural area within a city, a park, or another place outdoors. Take note of plant and animal life (that includes looking for tr ession 2 Ecosystem PaperObserve an ecosystem, either in your backyard, a natural area within a city, a park, or another place outdoors. Take note of plant and animal life (that includes looking for traces of animals such as scat, hair, footprints, etc.). Then write a 2-3 page paper that includes the following listed points. It is required that you apply vocabulary and information from your reading and research in your ecosystem description with support from a minimum of two sources. Describe the location you chose to observeResearch the term “abiotic” and discuss abiotic factors that influence the ecosystem.What populations did you observe (or have observed in the past) in the ecosystem?Describe the biological communities that exist.What components of a food web or food chain (e.g., producers, consumers, decomposers, etc.) did you observe?What interactions did you observe (or likely exist) within the ecosystem: Provide specific examples for the following interactions:symbiosis (parasitism, mutualism, and commensalism)predationcompetitionBefore submitting your paper, be sure your paper meets all the grading criteria presented in the rubric.Format your paper according to APA standards — review these standards and requirements in the CAGS Writing Guide that is available in the Student Resources tab in Blackboard. Show more
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ession 2 Ecosystem PaperObserve an ecosystem, either in your backyard, a natural area within a city, a park, or another place outdoors. Take note of plant and animal life (that includes looking for tr ession 2 Ecosystem PaperObserve an ecosystem, either in your backyard, a natural area within a city, a park, or another place outdoors. Take note of plant and animal life (that includes looking for traces of animals such as scat, hair, footprints, etc.). Then write a 2-3 page paper that includes the following listed points. It is required that you apply vocabulary and information from your reading and research in your ecosystem description with support from a minimum of two sources. Describe the location you chose to observeResearch the term “abiotic” and discuss abiotic factors that influence the ecosystem.What populations did you observe (or have observed in the past) in the ecosystem?Describe the biological communities that exist.What components of a food web or food chain (e.g., producers, consumers, decomposers, etc.) did you observe?What interactions did you observe (or likely exist) within the ecosystem: Provide specific examples for the following interactions:symbiosis (parasitism, mutualism, and commensalism)predationcompetitionBefore submitting your paper, be sure your paper meets all the grading criteria presented in the rubric.Format your paper according to APA standards — review these standards and requirements in the CAGS Writing Guide that is available in the Student Resources tab in Blackboard. Show more

ession 2 Ecosystem PaperObserve an ecosystem, either in your backyard, a natural area within a city, a park, or another place outdoors. Take note of plant and animal life (that includes looking for tr

External link to 1. The two major ways that judges are selected are popular elections and appointment. The electorate chooses the judge in a popular election while the executive or legislative branch decides the matte 1. The two major ways that judges are selected are popular elections and appointment. The electorate chooses the judge in a popular election while the executive or legislative branch decides the matter in appointment. Popular elections allow for accountability to the people but also require the judge to be a political candidate which can erode trust in the judiciary due to campaign financing. Appointment can produce distrust in the judicial system due to the potential for loyalty to a particular party or person who is instrumental in the appointment.The state of Georgia elects judges based on a nonpartisan election and does not utilize retention elections. Judges of the State Supreme Court and Court of Appeals serve a six year term while judges of the Superior Court, Probate Court, and State Court serve four year terms. It has been my experience that the local judiciary elections are most contentious and partisan with large fundraising efforts that easily show the electorate the party the candidate is affiliated with. I am ashamed to admit that I couldn’t name a single member of the Supreme Court or Court of Appeals for the state of Georgia and I have lived here my entire life. I do believe this system works with the opportunity to elect judges and hold them accountable to the job.  (Please respond with 200 words or more)2. Having lived in the south for most of my life, but having worked for an electric company based out of New England for the past three years, and having in Iowa for two years a decade ago, I feel that I have gathered a feel for the catch 22 in the major variables in local government structures.In South Carolina, there are many large areas with no city or township incorporation, thus, even in high population density areas, much of South Carolina leans on the County governments as the primary local government agency. While the cities have a fair amount of automy, they often border on redundancy. For instance, in Aiken County, where I live, there are ten municipal governments within it. However, only North Augusta’s Public Saftey takes responsibility for police patrol. All other city police departments only suppliment the Aiken County Sheriff’s Department’s patrol division.My biggest grievance with this structure is that the uniformity often comes at the price of property taxes that do not render their worth to the tax payer.In New England, the exact opposite happens. Their elimination or minimization of county goverments is modeled after the townships in the United Kingdom. In both cases, the benefit of minimizing the local tax burden subsequently adds the burden to the state. This is not entirely negative; every one of these states have a more developed state police force, as well as other state level services that many southern states are prone to delegating to the counties. Midwestern state seem to strike a balance with these two polar opposites. The municipal goverments are developed comprehensively to meet the needs of the community, while county governments never fully abandon the responsibilities of supporting the larger geographic area. The further west you move, the more intensive both get, and once you get to the west coast, you have the outlandishly high cost of living because of egregiously redundant government facilities on the state, county, and city levels.  (Please respond with 200 words or more) Show more
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1. The two major ways that judges are selected are popular elections and appointment. The electorate chooses the judge in a popular election while the executive or legislative branch decides the matte 1. The two major ways that judges are selected are popular elections and appointment. The electorate chooses the judge in a popular election while the executive or legislative branch decides the matter in appointment. Popular elections allow for accountability to the people but also require the judge to be a political candidate which can erode trust in the judiciary due to campaign financing. Appointment can produce distrust in the judicial system due to the potential for loyalty to a particular party or person who is instrumental in the appointment.The state of Georgia elects judges based on a nonpartisan election and does not utilize retention elections. Judges of the State Supreme Court and Court of Appeals serve a six year term while judges of the Superior Court, Probate Court, and State Court serve four year terms. It has been my experience that the local judiciary elections are most contentious and partisan with large fundraising efforts that easily show the electorate the party the candidate is affiliated with. I am ashamed to admit that I couldn’t name a single member of the Supreme Court or Court of Appeals for the state of Georgia and I have lived here my entire life. I do believe this system works with the opportunity to elect judges and hold them accountable to the job.  (Please respond with 200 words or more)2. Having lived in the south for most of my life, but having worked for an electric company based out of New England for the past three years, and having in Iowa for two years a decade ago, I feel that I have gathered a feel for the catch 22 in the major variables in local government structures.In South Carolina, there are many large areas with no city or township incorporation, thus, even in high population density areas, much of South Carolina leans on the County governments as the primary local government agency. While the cities have a fair amount of automy, they often border on redundancy. For instance, in Aiken County, where I live, there are ten municipal governments within it. However, only North Augusta’s Public Saftey takes responsibility for police patrol. All other city police departments only suppliment the Aiken County Sheriff’s Department’s patrol division.My biggest grievance with this structure is that the uniformity often comes at the price of property taxes that do not render their worth to the tax payer.In New England, the exact opposite happens. Their elimination or minimization of county goverments is modeled after the townships in the United Kingdom. In both cases, the benefit of minimizing the local tax burden subsequently adds the burden to the state. This is not entirely negative; every one of these states have a more developed state police force, as well as other state level services that many southern states are prone to delegating to the counties. Midwestern state seem to strike a balance with these two polar opposites. The municipal goverments are developed comprehensively to meet the needs of the community, while county governments never fully abandon the responsibilities of supporting the larger geographic area. The further west you move, the more intensive both get, and once you get to the west coast, you have the outlandishly high cost of living because of egregiously redundant government facilities on the state, county, and city levels.  (Please respond with 200 words or more) Show more

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External link to SECESSION, CIVIL WAR, AND RECONSTRUCTIONAssignment Overview Southern Secession There are many who would argue that the seeds of the Civil War were planted long before the first cannon fired on Fort Su SECESSION, CIVIL WAR, AND RECONSTRUCTIONAssignment OverviewSouthern SecessionThere are many who would argue that the seeds of the Civil War were planted long before the first cannon fired on Fort Sumter. It has also been argued that the Civil War was necessary because it finished what the Revolutionary War started.In this final Case, you’ll be reviewing, researching and writing on why the election of 1860 was the proverbial straw that broke the camel’s back.Case AssignmentWrite a 3 to 4-page essay addressing the following:Explain why the South seceded following the Republican Party victory in 1860. List and explain at least three specific events leading up to secession.Assignment ExpectationsUse concepts from the background readings as well as any academic resources you can find (Wikipedia-type sources are not acceptable). Please be sure to cite your sources within the text and provide a reference page at the end of your paper.Length: 3 to 4 pages, double-spaced, typed using 12 Point Times New Roman font.The following items will be assessed in particular:Your ability to apply the basic concepts to the questions.Some in-text references to the background readings (APA formatting not required).The essay should address each element of the assignment. Remember to support your answers with solid references including the background readings. Show more
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SECESSION, CIVIL WAR, AND RECONSTRUCTIONAssignment Overview Southern Secession There are many who would argue that the seeds of the Civil War were planted long before the first cannon fired on Fort Su SECESSION, CIVIL WAR, AND RECONSTRUCTIONAssignment OverviewSouthern SecessionThere are many who would argue that the seeds of the Civil War were planted long before the first cannon fired on Fort Sumter. It has also been argued that the Civil War was necessary because it finished what the Revolutionary War started.In this final Case, you’ll be reviewing, researching and writing on why the election of 1860 was the proverbial straw that broke the camel’s back.Case AssignmentWrite a 3 to 4-page essay addressing the following:Explain why the South seceded following the Republican Party victory in 1860. List and explain at least three specific events leading up to secession.Assignment ExpectationsUse concepts from the background readings as well as any academic resources you can find (Wikipedia-type sources are not acceptable). Please be sure to cite your sources within the text and provide a reference page at the end of your paper.Length: 3 to 4 pages, double-spaced, typed using 12 Point Times New Roman font.The following items will be assessed in particular:Your ability to apply the basic concepts to the questions.Some in-text references to the background readings (APA formatting not required).The essay should address each element of the assignment. Remember to support your answers with solid references including the background readings. Show more

SECESSION, CIVIL WAR, AND RECONSTRUCTIONAssignment Overview Southern Secession There are many who would argue that the seeds of the Civil War were planted long before the first cannon fired on Fort Su

External link to SECESSION, CIVIL WAR, AND RECONSTRUCTION The Civil War After reading the chapters from the background materials page and conducting further research on your own, answer the following short-answer ques SECESSION, CIVIL WAR, AND RECONSTRUCTIONThe Civil WarAfter reading the chapters from the background materials page and conducting further research on your own, answer the following short-answer questions:At the outset of the Civil War, what advantages did both the North and the South have? How did their respective advantages affect the final outcome?What was Lincoln’s position on secession? How did his position affect what happened at Fort Sumter? HINT: Along with the readings, take a look at the last lines of Lincoln’s first Inaugural address. Here’s the site:http://avalon.law.yale.edu/19th_century/lincoln1.aspWhat were the effects of the war, both positive and negative?SLP Assignment ExpectationsUse concepts from the background readings as well as any academic resources you can find (Wikipedia-type sources are not acceptable). Please be sure to cite your sources within the text and provide a reference page at the end of the paper.Length: 1–2 paragraphs per question, double-spaced, typed using 12 Point Times New Roman font.The best way to approach this paper is to address each question in the order they are presented and number each one. All three questions have multiple elements, so make sure that you address each one. For example; begin by stating and addressing the first question. That can be followed by addressing the second part of the question.The following items will be assessed in particular:Your ability to apply the basic concepts to the questions.Some in-text references to the background readings (APA formatting not required).The essay should address each element of the assignment. Remember to support your answers with solid references including the background readings. Show more
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SECESSION, CIVIL WAR, AND RECONSTRUCTION The Civil War After reading the chapters from the background materials page and conducting further research on your own, answer the following short-answer ques SECESSION, CIVIL WAR, AND RECONSTRUCTIONThe Civil WarAfter reading the chapters from the background materials page and conducting further research on your own, answer the following short-answer questions:At the outset of the Civil War, what advantages did both the North and the South have? How did their respective advantages affect the final outcome?What was Lincoln’s position on secession? How did his position affect what happened at Fort Sumter? HINT: Along with the readings, take a look at the last lines of Lincoln’s first Inaugural address. Here’s the site:http://avalon.law.yale.edu/19th_century/lincoln1.aspWhat were the effects of the war, both positive and negative?SLP Assignment ExpectationsUse concepts from the background readings as well as any academic resources you can find (Wikipedia-type sources are not acceptable). Please be sure to cite your sources within the text and provide a reference page at the end of the paper.Length: 1–2 paragraphs per question, double-spaced, typed using 12 Point Times New Roman font.The best way to approach this paper is to address each question in the order they are presented and number each one. All three questions have multiple elements, so make sure that you address each one. For example; begin by stating and addressing the first question. That can be followed by addressing the second part of the question.The following items will be assessed in particular:Your ability to apply the basic concepts to the questions.Some in-text references to the background readings (APA formatting not required).The essay should address each element of the assignment. Remember to support your answers with solid references including the background readings. Show more

SECESSION, CIVIL WAR, AND RECONSTRUCTION The Civil War After reading the chapters from the background materials page and conducting further research on your own, answer the following short-answer ques

External link to Discussion Prompt: Benefits and RisksRead the following article and answer the questions below incorporating information from your textbook and the videos that you watched. Cone, M. (2009, May 4). Sho Discussion Prompt: Benefits and RisksRead the following article and answer the questions below incorporating information from your textbook and the videos that you watched. Cone, M. (2009, May 4). Should DDT be used to combat malaria? Scientific American. Retrieved from http://www.scientificamerican.com/article/ddt-use-to-combat-malaria/   Which risk do you think is greater, the risk from malaria or health effects from DDT?  Explain why. Research some alternatives to the pesticide DDT. What are the risks associated with these alternatives? Do the benefits outweigh the risks?Man tries to control nature through technology and even chemicals. Compare man’s power versus God’s power that you meditated on in the Biblical Perspective.Most of the toxicity information that we use to set standards to protect human health comes from testing chemicals on animals. Discuss the ethics of testing chemicals on animals. Are there alternative methods and would you trust the safety of chemicals that were tested using these methods? Show more
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Discussion Prompt: Benefits and RisksRead the following article and answer the questions below incorporating information from your textbook and the videos that you watched. Cone, M. (2009, May 4). Sho Discussion Prompt: Benefits and RisksRead the following article and answer the questions below incorporating information from your textbook and the videos that you watched. Cone, M. (2009, May 4). Should DDT be used to combat malaria? Scientific American. Retrieved from http://www.scientificamerican.com/article/ddt-use-to-combat-malaria/   Which risk do you think is greater, the risk from malaria or health effects from DDT?  Explain why. Research some alternatives to the pesticide DDT. What are the risks associated with these alternatives? Do the benefits outweigh the risks?Man tries to control nature through technology and even chemicals. Compare man’s power versus God’s power that you meditated on in the Biblical Perspective.Most of the toxicity information that we use to set standards to protect human health comes from testing chemicals on animals. Discuss the ethics of testing chemicals on animals. Are there alternative methods and would you trust the safety of chemicals that were tested using these methods? Show more

Discussion Prompt: Benefits and RisksRead the following article and answer the questions below incorporating information from your textbook and the videos that you watched. Cone, M. (2009, May 4). Sho

External link to Discussion Prompt: Benefits and RisksRead the following article and answer the questions below incorporating information from your textbook and the videos that you watched. Cone, M. (2009, May 4). Sho Discussion Prompt: Benefits and RisksRead the following article and answer the questions below incorporating information from your textbook and the videos that you watched. Cone, M. (2009, May 4). ShoDiscussion Prompt: Benefits and RisksRead the following article and answer the questions below incorporating information from your textbook and the videos that you watched. Cone, M. (2009, May 4). Should DDT be used to combat malaria? Scientific American. Retrieved from http://www.scientificamerican.com/article/ddt-use-to-combat-malaria/   Which risk do you think is greater, the risk from malaria or health effects from DDT?  Explain why. Research some alternatives to the pesticide DDT. What are the risks associated with these alternatives? Do the benefits outweigh the risks?Man tries to control nature through technology and even chemicals. Compare man’s power versus God’s power that you meditated on in the Biblical Perspective.Most of the toxicity information that we use to set standards to protect human health comes from testing chemicals on animals. Discuss the ethics of testing chemicals on animals. Are there alternative methods and would you trust the safety of chemicals that were tested using these methods?Hide  Show more
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Discussion Prompt: Benefits and RisksRead the following article and answer the questions below incorporating information from your textbook and the videos that you watched. Cone, M. (2009, May 4). Sho Discussion Prompt: Benefits and RisksRead the following article and answer the questions below incorporating information from your textbook and the videos that you watched. Cone, M. (2009, May 4). ShoDiscussion Prompt: Benefits and RisksRead the following article and answer the questions below incorporating information from your textbook and the videos that you watched. Cone, M. (2009, May 4). Should DDT be used to combat malaria? Scientific American. Retrieved from http://www.scientificamerican.com/article/ddt-use-to-combat-malaria/   Which risk do you think is greater, the risk from malaria or health effects from DDT?  Explain why. Research some alternatives to the pesticide DDT. What are the risks associated with these alternatives? Do the benefits outweigh the risks?Man tries to control nature through technology and even chemicals. Compare man’s power versus God’s power that you meditated on in the Biblical Perspective.Most of the toxicity information that we use to set standards to protect human health comes from testing chemicals on animals. Discuss the ethics of testing chemicals on animals. Are there alternative methods and would you trust the safety of chemicals that were tested using these methods?Hide  Show more

Discussion Prompt: Benefits and RisksRead the following article and answer the questions below incorporating information from your textbook and the videos that you watched. Cone, M. (2009, May 4). Sho

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