Instructions: You will submit a final written copy of your CURE Literature Review and Project Proposal. You have worked on this research project throughout the semester and now have all the parts that can be compiled into one deliverable report. Using the previous CURE assignments, compile a final report that includes the following sections: 1.) Introduction […]
Discipline: Environmental science
Ethical Coexistence: Navigating Human-Animal Relationships in Environmental ConservationEthical Coexistence: Navigating Human-Animal Relationships in Environmental Conservation
announcement from professor: For your final essays, I want to stress that you should avoid writing an essay that is merely descriptive. An essay that just describes an environmental problem is not sufficient for this course. You need to craft an argument, that is, take a position on some controversial issue related to this course. […]
Unveiling the Truth: Why You Shouldn’t Be Afraid of Nuclear Energy – An Annotated BibliographyUnveiling the Truth: Why You Shouldn’t Be Afraid of Nuclear Energy – An Annotated Bibliography
Create an annotated bibliography on why you shouldn’t be afraid of nuclear power and its benefits over current sources of energy. Please follow the instructions in the word document closely. Source Requirements: Three journal articles, Two news/newspaper and/or magazine articles. These should be substantial, not briefstories. Think about publications that produce detailed investigative reporting (NYTimes, […]
D.C. Robert F. Kennedy Memorial Stadium Campus Revitalization Act 118th Congress (2023-2024D.C. Robert F. Kennedy Memorial Stadium Campus Revitalization Act 118th Congress (2023-2024
1. Address your memo to a member of the appropriate committee. 2. You are a legislative analyst for the committee. Your position should be a neutral (non-partisan) analyst. For the memo: 1. Briefly summarize the bill and selected sections. 2. Analyze the section based on a minimum of three criteria. (a) Cost benefit analysis […]
Research Question: To what extent has population growth over the past 50 years in Shanghai affected air?Research Question: To what extent has population growth over the past 50 years in Shanghai affected air?
General Guidance Only include your IB personal code (123xxx). Do not include your name or school code. Avoid reference to your specific school or teacher. Keep data anonymous. This work should take about 10 hours and is worth 25% of your final grade. Your teacher can comment on one written draft of your report. During […]
“Pollinators in Peril: The Declining Bee Population and Its Impact on Global Food Security”“Pollinators in Peril: The Declining Bee Population and Its Impact on Global Food Security”
Topic Title: “Pollinators in Peril: The Declining Bee Population and Its Impact on Global Food Security” Suggested Structure: Introduction: Introduce the concept of urban green spaces and their potential role in climate change mitigation. Pose your research question related to the effectiveness of carbon sequestration in city parks. Literature Review: Summarize existing research on carbon […]
“The Role of Urban Green Spaces in Mitigating Climate Change: A Closer Look at Carbon Sequestration in City Parks”“The Role of Urban Green Spaces in Mitigating Climate Change: A Closer Look at Carbon Sequestration in City Parks”
Topic Title: “The Role of Urban Green Spaces in Mitigating Climate Change: A Closer Look at Carbon Sequestration in City Parks” Suggested Structure: Introduction: Introduce the concept of urban green spaces and their potential role in climate change mitigation. Pose your research question related to the effectiveness of carbon sequestration in city parks. Literature Review: […]
We should be in support of relying biotechnology for future food sources and reducing carbon emissionsWe should be in support of relying biotechnology for future food sources and reducing carbon emissions
-Research paper with an argument that it is imperative to be in support of using biotechnology for future food sources and reducing carbon emissions. Basic outline of the research paper Bioremediation: This involves using microorganisms, plants, or enzymes to degrade or detoxify pollutants in soil, water, or air. Microorganisms such as bacteria and fungi can break […]
For this Participation Assignment, you will write a 350-word response/reaction to information about the potential Mega-Earthquake and Tsunami in the Pacific NW.For this Participation Assignment, you will write a 350-word response/reaction to information about the potential Mega-Earthquake and Tsunami in the Pacific NW.
For this Participation Assignment, you will write a 350-word response/reaction to information about the potential Mega-Earthquake and Tsunami in the Pacific NW. Discuss what is presented to you. Do not regurgitate facts from the articles. Synthesize the material as a whole; talk about what you learned and explain what it all means/says to you. Watch […]
Ethical Dimensions of Restoration – what does ethical community engagement look like in your particular context?Ethical Dimensions of Restoration – what does ethical community engagement look like in your particular context?
Overview: Throughout this semester, we have touched on the challenges and limitations of ecological restoration. From deciding on a historical “baseline” to designing goals that are realistic to aligning a restoration project with the objectives of funders and regulatory structures, there are many decisions to make throughout the restoration process. We often speak about community […]