Your teacher asks you to write a paper that supports a claim with evidence. In three to five sentences, describe one claim you would like to make and discuss different forms of evidence you can collect to support your claim. Where would you look for this evidence? Make this claim about ecosystems and organisms
I would like to make the claim that biodiversity is crucial for the health and stability of ecosystems. To support this claim, I could collect scientific studies that demonstrate the positive impact of biodiversity on ecosystem functioning, such as increased productivity, resilience to disturbances, and nutrient cycling. I could also gather data on real-world examples, such as case studies of ecosystems that have suffered from decreased biodiversity and experienced negative consequences. To find this evidence, I would consult peer-reviewed scientific journals, academic books, and reports from reputable organizations like the World Wildlife Fund or the United Nations Environment Programme.
Make it sound like an 8th grader
I think having lots of different plants and animals in an ecosystem is super important. Like, it helps everything work together better and stay healthy. I could find proof for this by looking at research studies that show how having more biodiversity makes ecosystems stronger and more able to handle bad stuff like pollution or climate change. And I could also look at real examples of places where losing biodiversity has caused problems, like lakes getting all gross from having too many algae. I could find this evidence by checking out articles from science magazines or websites like National Geographic Kids or the Environmental Protection Agency.
