Endangered Species Act (1973)” Presentation

This assignment contains an imaginary scenario in which youwill demonstrate your knowledge of the concept below.

Scenario: Your friend, an 8th-grade earth science teacher atthe local middle school, is organizing an Earth Day celebration for hisstudents and their families. He knows you have recently been learning aboutenvironmental policies in this environmental science class and has asked you tobe one of several guest speakers at the event. He would like you to explain to thestudents how scientific research and public awareness of an environmental issueled to an environmental policy or law. The goal is for the 8th-grade studentsto understand how people and communities (scientific community, governmentbodies, citizens of a country, etc.) can effect positive change for theenvironment.

Use the policy Endangered Species Act (1973)

Address the following in your presentation:

Summarize the environmental issue. What are its causes? Whatare the effects on the environment and people? Consider multiple perspectivesand locations, as applicable.

Explain how economics and/or personal lifestyle choices orbehaviors are related to this issue.

Describe how individuals, communities, and/or governmentshave worked to address the issue.

Examine the impact of relevant legislation or initiatives.What are the benefits? Have there been any consequences?

Note: Remember your audience; the presentation needs to makesense and appeal to 13- and 14-year-old students.

Include at least 2 outside resources to support yourconclusions.