Discussion: “Evolution of Animals and Population of Humans”

Note: Online students, please respond to one of the following three bulleted items.

• Read the New York Times article entitled “From Single Cells, a Vast Kingdom Arose” then provide a summary of the article. Next discuss what you believe to be the origins of animals.- http://www.nytimes.com/2011/03/15/science/15evolve.html

• Consider three problems out of control population growth will create in regards to the environment. Next discuss three effects of China’s one child rule. In your response please consider social, ethical and environmental sides of the effect.

• Read the Guardian article entitled, “Humans creating sixth great extinction of animal species, say scientist”. Next provide a brief summary of the article and in your summary discuss what, if anything happens when an animal or plant species becomes extinct. Next propose three human behavior changes that could help prevent or slow down animal extinction. Justify your response.- https://www.theguardian.com/environment/2015/jun/19/humans-creating-sixth-great-extinction-of-animal-species-say-scientists