Chalk full of love

In honor of Valentine's day, I picked two separate articles for you to choose to respond to this week.

http://theplate.nationalgeographic.com/2016/02/13/chalk-full-of-love-the-evolution-of-conversation-hearts/

Read the above article about the history of conversation hearts.  In a scholarly paragraph with at least five sentences and proper punctuation, explain what you learned.  What is the history of the conversation heart?  What did you learn?  In your conclusion, suggest a couple of new messages that would be biology related.

OR

http://animals.nationalgeographic.com/animals/photo-ark/pictures/monogamous-animals/#/photo-ark-monogamous-prairie-vole_94135_600x450.jpg

To continue with the spirit of Valentines Day, read the above article about animals that mate for life.  Which is your favorite?  Is it endangered?  What did you learn about that animal?  Are there any other animals that you know of that mate for life?  In a scholarly paragraph, write about one of these animals that mate for life.

Big Game Hunting on the day of the Big Game

Tonight is the 50th Super Bowl...kinda a big deal.  When I saw this article earlier this week, I decided that writing about big game hunting on the week of the Super Bowl was a perfect fit.

Do you remember Cecil, the lion?

The world's largest trophy hunting organization is auctioning hundreds of permits to hunt at least 600 animals in 32 different countries.  Some supporters say that this auction will raise millions of dollars that can be used for conservation.  What do you think?

Below is the article explaining about the controversial auction:

http://news.nationalgeographic.com/2016/02/160206-American-trophy-hunting-wildlife-conservation/

This second article is about actual trophy hunting industry:

http://news.nationalgeographic.com/2016/02/160202-safari-club-international-auction-dallas-safari-club-big-game-hunts/

Read one of the two articles and write a scholarly article explaining your stance on the practice of trophy hunting.  Start your paragraph with your stance.  Then provide at least three concrete pieces of evidence.  More is better here.  Finally, in your conclusion I would like you to suggest what should be done in the future.