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Narrative Storytelling In Conjunction With Environmental Journalism, Abbey Edmonson

Honors Theses

This thesis explores the effectiveness of long-form narrative storytelling in relation to environmental journalism. It particularly focuses on effectively communicating the seriousness of climate change on a local level through narrative storytelling. The bulk of the information was gathered through multiple interviews with people experiencing the effects of climate change on the Mississippi Gulf Coast. By using interviews with local people interspersed with scientific data, I hope to be able to show the average reader that climate change is real and it can dangerously affect people on a local level, even in rural states like Mississippi.

Through my research, I …

Outline - Coyote Population Dynamics, Center For Urban Resilience

Module 12: Urban Wildlife

The purpose of this lesson is to encourage students to begin thinking about the interactions between animals in an environment and the ways in which those interactions affect each animal. Students will learn about predator/prey dynamics and ecosystem biodiversity through the lens of coyotes and other city predators, primarily cats, by learning about their diets and movement patterns. They will then be asked to consider the impacts of humans and feral cat colonies on urban environments. Students will learn through discussion and interactive activities before presenting their findings via a management plan presentation.

Powerpoint - Coyote Population Dynamics, Center For Urban Resilience

Module 12: Urban Wildlife

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Note-Taking Graphic Organizer, Center For Urban Resilience

Module 12: Urban Wildlife

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Student Diet And Activity Tracker Worksheet, Center For Urban Resilience

Module 12: Urban Wildlife

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Outline - Coyote Traits, Adaptations & Behavior, Center For Urban Resilience

Module 12: Urban Wildlife

The purpose of this lesson is to facilitate student acquisition of background knowledge on topics related to Canid speciation and evolution. This will focus on unique physical and behavioral characteristics of coyotes from other Canids as well as those adaptations that have allowed them to become so widely distributed through North America, though not quite as well distributed as dogs, which will also be a focus of this lesson. Students will research and present their findings via a Project Based Learning (PBL) poster.

Powerpoint - Coyote Traits, Adaptations & Behavior, Center For Urban Resilience

Module 12: Urban Wildlife

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Note-Taking Graphic Organizer, Center For Urban Resilience

Module 12: Urban Wildlife

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Outline - Coyote Biodiversity, Center For Urban Resilience

Module 12: Urban Wildlife

The purpose of this lesson is to facilitate student acquisition of background knowledge on topics related to human and coyote impacts on biodiversity. This will focus on how humans impact biodiversity in urban areas, how coyotes fit into the urban food web, and how the two species interact with one another. Students will research and present their findings via a Project Based Learning (PBL) poster.

Note-Taking Graphic Organizer, Center For Urban Resilience

Module 12: Urban Wildlife

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Outline - Coyote Wildlife Management, Center For Urban Resilience

Module 12: Urban Wildlife

The purpose of this lesson is to facilitate student acquisition of knowledge on topics related to human and coyote interactions. This will focus on how humans and coyotes interact in urban areas and ways in which scientists can mitigate conflicts between the two species. Students will research and present their findings via a PowerPoint presentation.

Powerpoint - Coyote Wildlife Management, Center For Urban Resilience

Module 12: Urban Wildlife

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Note-Taking Graphic Organizer, Center For Urban Resilience

Module 12: Urban Wildlife

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Coyote Risk Assessment Backyard Survey, Center For Urban Resilience

Module 12: Urban Wildlife

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Science Probe - Wildlife Management Scenario Group 1, Center For Urban Resilience

Module 12: Urban Wildlife

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Science Probe - Wildlife Management Scenario Group 2, Center For Urban Resilience

Module 12: Urban Wildlife

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Science Probe - Wildlife Management Scenario Group 3, Center For Urban Resilience

Module 12: Urban Wildlife

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Science Probe - Wildlife Management Scenario Group 4, Center For Urban Resilience

Module 12: Urban Wildlife

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Science Probe - Wildlife Management Scenario Group 5, Center For Urban Resilience

Module 12: Urban Wildlife

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Science Probe - Wildlife Management Scenario Group 6, Center For Urban Resilience

Module 12: Urban Wildlife

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Urban La Birds - Part 1, Center For Urban Resilience

Module 11: Bird Migration

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Bird Resources For Educators, Center For Urban Resilience

Module 11: Bird Migration

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Alphabetical Bird Checklist - Ca, Center For Urban Resilience

Module 11: Bird Migration

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Birds - Masters Of Flight, Center For Urban Resilience

Module 11: Bird Migration

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Bird Coloring Pages & Facts, Center For Urban Resilience

Module 11: Bird Migration

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Feeder Watch Tally Sheet, Center For Urban Resilience

Module 11: Bird Migration

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Cookie Cutter Bird Seed Feeders, Center For Urban Resilience

Module 11: Bird Migration

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Hummingbird Fun Fact Cards, Center For Urban Resilience

Module 11: Bird Migration

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Hummingbird Resource For Teachers, Center For Urban Resilience

Module 11: Bird Migration

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Allen's Hummingbird, Center For Urban Resilience

Module 11: Bird Migration

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