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11/8/23, 4:46 PM AP Environmental Science https://edenpr.schoology.com/external_tool/2790779025/launch 1/3 AP ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE : BIODIVERSITY AND POPULATIONS : 02.09 BIODIVERSITY AND POPULATIONS DISCUSSION-BASED ASSESSMENT Biodiversity and Populations Discussion- Based Assessment It is time to complete a Discussion-Based Assessment with your instructor. Make sure you have studied and completed all lessons in the module, and then contact your instructor. If you have any questions about the content or assessments from this module, this is a great opportunity to get additional help. During the discussion, your instructor will ask you a few questions related to the material in this module to ensure that you are ready to take the module exam. To evaluate your learning, your instructor may ask you questions about the following module topics: Genetic, species, and habitat diversity Species richness and how species respond to environmental stressors Ecosystem services and natural and human disruption ecosystems Island biogeography’s role in evolution and ecological tolerance Adaptation, natural selection, and the effect of ecological succession on species Generalist, specialist, K-selected, and r-selected species Analyzing populations using survivorship curves, age-structure diagrams, or demography Carrying capacity, factors affecting population growth, and human population dynamics Review the Discussion-Based Assessment rubric prior to your discussion. Skilled Scientist Developing Scientist Novice Scientist Content 30–25 points Clearly shows understanding of course content. Provides sufficient supporting evidence when needed. 24–15 points Somewhat shows understanding of course content. Provides some supporting evidence when needed. 14–0 points Minimally shows understanding of course content. Provides little supporting evidence when needed. 

11/8/23, 4:46 PM AP Environmental Science https://edenpr.schoology.com/external_tool/2790779025/launch 2/3 Skilled Scientist Developing Scientist Novice Scientist Application 15–13 points Clearly makes connections to other relevant ideas, concepts, texts, and/or real-world examples as appropriate. 12–7 points Somewhat makes connections to other relevant ideas, concepts, texts, and/or real-world examples as appropriate. 6–0 points Minimally makes connections to other relevant ideas, concepts, texts, and/or real-world examples as appropriate. Participation and Commitment 3 points Fully participates in the conversation. Initiates and completes the call in a timely manner. 2 points Somewhat participates in the conversation. Completes the call in a timely manner. 1–0 points Minimally participates in the conversation. Does not complete the call in a timely manner. Preparation 2 points Clearly demonstrates preparation (notes, questions, etc.). 1 point Somewhat demonstrates preparation (notes, questions, etc.). 0 points Minimally demonstrates preparation (notes, questions, etc.). Print  02.09 Biodiversity and Populations Discussion-Based Assessment 1. Review your notes for all lessons in this module. 2. Contact your instructor to complete the Discussion-Based Assessment for this module.