Fluctuations in population size in an ecosystem...

1. ... are determined by the relative rates of immigration.

1.1. Study the migration pattern of either Monarch Butterflies, Capistrano Swallows, or African Wildebeests.

1.1.1. In groups, create a wildlife documentary exploring an ecosystem before and after a great migration -note major changes made to the ecosystem.

2. ...are determined by the relative rates of emigration.

2.1. Study the migration pattern of either Monarch Butterflies, Capistrano Swallows, or African Wildebeests.

2.1.1. In groups, create a wildlife documentary exploring an ecosystem before and after a great migration -note major changes made to the ecosystem.

3. ... are determined by the relative rates of death.

3.1. Identify three reasons that Coral Reefs are important to the environment.

3.1.1. Class will be responsible for the maintenance and care of a newly grown coral reef habitat

4. ... determined by the relative rates of birth.

4.1. Interview local farmers and determine how insect birth rates effect crops.

4.1.1. Create a crop rotation report