Grizzly Bears
You will be required to write a report on one animal or plant about the topic below..
• The animal or plant species must be from the states of Montana, Nebraska, or Wyoming, found in the wild (no cats or dogs). There are plenty of species to choose from, so take your pick.
• Your report should be at least 7 pages: 1 title page (include student name, animal or plant name, and state–do not list these on the second page as well or points will be taken off), no less than 5 pages for the body of the paper, and no less than 1 page for citations/sources. Note: an extra 1 page can be included for pictures or graphics (optional), but it does NOT count as part of the seven pages. Additionally, DO NOT add pictures in the body of the report.
• The report must be double-spaced, 1-inch margins, and typed in Times New Roman 12pt font.
• The report must be saved in Word format (not PDF nor Pages).
• The citation page must use APA or MLA format with at least 7 entries.
• At least 50% of your sources need to be published books, journals, or reputable print material (i.e. not websites). Note: e-books, e-journals, etc. are permissible
• Other websites used must be reliable and as high quality as possible (i.e. scientific institutions, university databases, reputable naturalists-i.e. not Wikipedia)
• Sources should be as recent as possible as many organisms get reclassified or have had new information discovered about them that contradicts the old.
• When discussing the habitat (as talked about below), you must include relevant information regarding your chosen species such as scientific and common names, diet, reproductive habits, social grouping, interaction with other species, natural habitat, etc.
• REPORT TOPIC (If these line items are not covered entirely and equally, points will be deducted):
Select an animal or plant species (wild) native to Montana, Nebraska, or Wyoming.
Describe the habitat of the specie is within its state and how it functions (see the line above in the requirements).
Identify a human-related issue impacting the animal or plant species and its habitat. Describe the nature of the issue: i.e. development, deforestation, overpopulation, etc.
What are implications if the issue does not change or improve?
What measures are being taken at the local, state, territory, and/or governmental level to address the issue?
Find an example (either within that state or elsewhere) of how the issue has been or can be addressed/resolved?
