Role
You are a ranger at Unicoi State Park. You have been getting calls from many of the people who live near the park. It seems their gardens are disappearing literally overnight. They are turning to you for help. Your task as a ranger is to determine what is eating the gardens and other plants. Why has this become such a problem so suddenly, and what can be done about it?
Job Requirements
To be successful in this mission, you need to be a person who:
Enjoys investigating. You will have to look at clues to figure out what is happening.
Understands and can follow the scientific method.
Can write a clear hypothesis.
Can describe a problem and give a solution in writing.
Is good in math, depending on the solution you choose.
Mission Follow the photo links to examine clues. Write a hypothesis to explain why you think the gardens are being destroyed (Hint: the ecosystem is out of balance). Use Inspiration™ to create a food chain for this local ecosystem to support your hypothesis. Choose one of the two solutions below. Show your hypothesis to the Chief Ranger (Mr. Bishop), and he will give you the password to unlock the solutions. Solution 1 Solution 2