In the film A Bug’s Life, we follow the interwoven lives of many species of arthropods--insects, crustaceans, and arachnids. The creators of the film obviously conducted research on arthropods in order to create a somewhat realistic portrayal of these bugs’ lives. There are many times when the structures, behaviors, habitats, etc. of the bugs were exactly what we would expect to see if we lived on their level in the real world, but the creators also at times leveraged reality with fantasy in order to create an enjoyable family film. Use the notes you took during the film as well as other observations and discuss the degree to which the film accurately reflects the zoology of arthropods and the extent to which the film inaccurately portrayed these animals. Be very specific when you writing your response, and be sure to constantly reference the film as you write. Your response should be several paragraphs in length. |
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Over the past week, we have seen and heard three different scientists discuss the scope of their research. They have spoken about how they first became interested in their research question, and they have talked about where their interests have taken them through their careers. They also discussed the discoveries they have made and how their discoveries are important for human society. Even though each of these scientists has a very different story to tell, by no accident, they all study arthropods! Compare and contrast these three scientists and their research based on their TED talks and other information available about these scientists online. You may want to take the following questions into consideration:
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