Obesity
Students will apply what they’ve learned about environmental science and the scientific method as it pertains to our environment. Search for a current environmental science issue, which can include (not limited to): air pollution, climate change, medicine, public health, education, disease, cancer, pesticides, food, obesity, etc. Put effort into this, but also have fun with it. There are many topics you can choose from. Your topic should be unique. Check the forums and make sure someone else hasn’t already covered your exact topic. Topics can also be current events, such as a proposed public policy, law, or action that the Environmental Protection Agency has taken, for example.
You’re not just summarizing what you find, you’re providing an academic/scientific input/perspective about the issue/event. In your own words, what is the problem, solution, is enough being done, what can be done, why do you agree/disagree? You should include scientific terms (see back of textbook) in your discussion post. The purpose of this is to show you demonstrate environmental science knowledge and can provide a professional/academic discussion of an environmental science issue.
All work must be in your own words. No quoting/copying is permitted, regardless of source. You can use sources for facts/figures/numbers (cite sources). Your sources should be scientific, such as a science journal, science department, science book, etc. Google offers many scientific/academic resources for free. Put effort into this. Your expected length, if this were a paper, is at least 1-2 pages of actual content – not filler material (excluding a cover or reference page count). Use a word processor to check your spelling/grammar – also save your work locally (backup). Present this as an informative piece that you could give to other college science students to read/discuss. Be adequate/thorough.
