Ferret It OutA Problem about Endangered Species and Animal Ecosystems
Shelagh A. GallagherDana L. Plowden
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Royal Fireworks PressUnionville, New York
PROBLEM-BASED LEARNING IN THE SCIENCES
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Notes about the Problem
Directions: Use this space to list up to 10 facts that seem important to this problem. Also make note of questions that come to mind as you read, especially information that seems to be missing from this account that would help you understand the problem better.
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Learning Issues BoardH
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Reflective Moment: Encountering a Problem
Briefly respond to one of the questions below. Place an x by the question answered.
____ Why do you suppose the black-footed ferret is so important?
____ What seem to be the most important elements of the problem at this point?
A quality response: (1) addresses the question, (2) stays on topic, (3) is plausible or reasonable, and (4) gives enough detail to make your ideas clear.
