Spine-Backed Globster

Protecting an Ecosystem with Engineering Skills

Grades 6-12

There is a delicate balance in ecosystems that can be affected by humans.

The crew identifies the problem of the invasive species and frames the challenge of finding a solution to mitigate its impact.

The crew uses data to develop a model of the problem and design a solution.

The crew analyzes data to understand the impact of the Globster on the coral reef ecosystem and the effectiveness of different solutions.

The crew evaluates various solutions and designs a plan to address the invasive species problem.

The crew is given data for potential solutions to the infestation. They work as a team to analyze the data and plan a design to remove the Globster population.

The crew investigates the cause and effect relationship between the invasive Spine-Backed Globster and the decline of the coral reef ecosystem.

The coral reef ecosystem is depicted as a system where different elements interact, and the crew analyzes how changes in one part (the Globster) impact the entire system.

The crew analyzes data that projects changes in biodiversity and seagrass population in reaction to different solutions. They use critical thinking to determine the best solution.

The invasive Spine-Backed Globster's impact on the coral reef ecosystem demonstrates the interconnected relationships between organisms in an ecosystem.

The data highlights the negative impact of human-introduced invasive species on an ecosystem.

The crew identifies and defines the problem of the invasive species and the resulting ecosystem damage.

The crew evaluates various solutions to address the invasive species issue, considering criteria and constraints.

The crew selects the most effective solution that minimally impacts the ecosystem while targeting the invasive species.