Science 7

Mrs Oefinger
Polar Ice Decline
Gabriel Giacoppo
May 23, 2014
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Problem Statement
Polar Ice Decline:
The endangerment of polar bears is a worldwide concern. As apex
predators, large carnivores are indicators of ecosystem health. Loss of
polar ice due to greenhouse emissions threatens the 20 to 25,000
surviving polar bears worldwide. The risk of polar bear extinction is a
sign of poor health in the Arctic marine ecosystem.
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Action Taken!
Bake sale at lunchtime
Sold polar bear cookies
Donations to WWF
Total = $18.00
Put toward adoption fee
Gabe selling cookies at lunchtime
Homemade polar bear sugar cookies
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WWF Adoption
Adopted polar bear
Selected adoption kit
screenshots of donation process
$25 to make the adoption
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Why These Actions?
Selected adoption because WWF uses money to
restore polar ice habitats
WWF receives high charity ratings from Charity
Navigator
WWF has been protecting species for over 50
years, working in 100 countries worldwide
School bake sale to help others participate in
helping restore polar bear habitat
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Evidence
That I made a difference
$25.00 donation sent!
ILM company matching
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How Others Can Help
Reduction of Greenhouse Emissions
! Researchers emphasize there is still time to save polar bears, yet it will take up to 30 to 40 years
for significant improvement.
! Friends can bike to school, turn off lights in their homes, carpool (to save energy)
! Save Energy; Local and individual action, build energy efficient vehicles, appliances, electronics
etc. Use solar and wind energy instead of coal and gas.
Donations
! Donations to wildlife organizations such as the World Wildlife Fund can help raise money for
polar bear ice habitat restoration. Many companies match WWF Donations.
! Adopt a Polar Bear, WWF www.worldwildlife .org/gift-center.
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Acknowledgements
Special thanks to Erin, Paul, and Michaela Giacoppo for helping make
homemade sugar polar bear cookies
Thanks to Mrs. Oefinger for helping set up the bake sale at school
Special thanks to the World Wildlife Fund for protecting the polar bear
and working to restore their environment (polar ice)
Special thanks to the ILM (The Walt Disney Company) for matching the
donation
Special thanks to Paul Giacoppo for filing out the paperwork for the
company matching donation ($25.00)
WorldWildlife.org. World Wildlife Fund, n.d. Web. 26 May 2014.
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