SCI 100 Module Two Activity Template: Scientific Approaches and Questions
Instructions
Address the following about your chosen scientific news story. Replace the bracketed text below with your responses. Use the module overview and resources for assistance. You do not need to conduct outside research.
Part One
Identify an approach to scientific research
addressed in the chosen news story.
The scientific research in the article that I chose was two-fold. It included field research in the form of surveying different anacondas in the Eunectes species of South America. This research occurred in many different South American countries. This part of the research is where the new species of anaconda was discovered. The research also included collection of blood and tissue samples from the specimens in the field as well as donated samples from institutions including the Smithsonian Museum of Natural History and Miami Zoo. The purpose of this part of the research was to establish tables and charts to compare and contrast the different species of anacondas in South America. The ultimate purpose of the study was to examine and convey the man-made issues that are affecting the ecosystem of the Amazon rainforest and the things that live in it.
Part Two
Draft two research questions you are interested in asking about the main idea of your news story. Ensure that both of your questions are measurable
and focused
.
What threat that the Amazon rainforest is facing is having the greatest effect on that ecosystem?
What would be the most effective way to mitigate that threat?
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