Module Four: Ecological Impacts

    Learning Objectives:

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Ability to describe different types of environmental impacts.

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Ability to discuss issues of misrepresentation and legitimacy associated with ecotourism.

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Ability to describe direct and indirect ecological costs and benefits which result from ecotourism.

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Critically assess the circumstances surrounding hard and soft ecotourism.

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Ability to describe implementation strategies to reduce ecological damage and increase ecological benefits of ecotourism.

To complete this Topic successfully, please complete the following activities in the order shown below:

Textbook Reading: Chapter 4, pgs. 90 - 120 

On-line Lesson: Ecological Impacts

Additional Reading: Starved by war

Additional Reading: The Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species: Its Past and Future

 

Once you have completed the activities in this topic, you should:

Go on to Module Five