Jule Rosen
During the trip, I will gather some materials about the various species native to the islands. I will also collect information from the Charles Darwin Research Station, and plan on taking pictures of some of these species to share with my students.
As a high school biology teacher, I plan on teaching my students about the ecological concept of endemic species and how the introduction of invasive species is endangering the biodiversity of the Galapagos Islands. I will also incorporate Charles Darwin's observations of various species and how they appear to have adapted to this isolated area over a long period of time. As a class, we will discuss the species presently in danger due to invasive species and will use pictures, fields guides, video clips, and other research materials to examine this problem.
Prior to departure, I will research the endemic species of the Galapagos Islands and the invasive species that are endangering them.
