State where they are and then, comment on what you think about what you read in no less than 100 words for each.
State where they are and then, comment on what you think about what you read in no less than 100 words for each.
September 4, 2020 Comments Off on State where they are and then, comment on what you think about what you read in no less than 100 words for each. Uncategorized Assignment-helpDirectionsThis assignment should be completed after you have reviewed the lesson PowerPoints and have done the assigned reading. You will be graded on accuracy, completion and demonstration of knowledge.Number each link and submit the assignment here as only ONE Word attachment using the following format:your last name, and assignment name and number as the file name, e.g., Smith homework 1your full name in the upper right-hand corner of the page once you start to writeTimes New Roman font12-point fontdouble-spacedLinksHere, as well as in other assignments, you will be accessing some older links. This is important in setting the stage for you to see that a lot of information has been available for a while, and it will give you perspective on how far we have/have not come since then.1. Calculate your ecological footprint and your personal Earth Overshoot Day at https://www.footprintcalculator.org/ (Links to an external site.)Click on “When is your personal Overshoot Day?” No need to donate, but put in your Barry email. Then, just follow the prompts and answer the questions asked. When done, report both the number of planets as well as the overshoot date that you get, and then, in no less than 100 words, comment on them.2. Turn on your volume and watch the population explosion. React to the content (say what you think about it) in no less than 100 words. Do not summarise.https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=khFjdmp9sZk&feature=youtu.be (Links to an external site.)3. Read up about (a) The Great Pacific Garbage Patch, and (b) Biosphere II. State where they are and then, comment on what you think about what you read in no less than 100 words for each.Access the following 5 links and then, react to the content (say what you think about it) in no less than 100 words for each. Do not summarise.4. A Revolution That Didn’t Happen: Personal Rapid Transithttps://www.npr.org/2016/10/03/494569967/a-revolution-that-didnt-happen-personal-rapid-transit%20(Links%20to%20an%20external%20site.) (Links to an external site.)Links to an external site.5. Oil – The Party is Over (This link is dated, but that is fine. Listen to it and realise what people were already saying more than 10 years ago.) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ux0EbSNMc_Y&feature=relmfu (Links to an external site.)Links to an external site.6. US and World Population ClockSee how quickly the world’s population is growing. Look at the link and then react in no less than 100 words.https://www.census.gov/popclock/7. New Law Aims To Shine Light On Conflict Metals. (Again, while a little dated, it is still very applicable today. You need to think about all of this while you use your electronics because all of this continues to happen in the world every day.)http://www.npr.org/2011/12/20/143975840/new-law-aims-to-shine-light-on-conflict-metals8. Planet in CrisisThe title says it all. This is what we will be discussing for the rest of the term.https://youtu.be/Bcb5LGVizNg (Links to an external site.)


