7 Final Course Project Part I.docx (F), PART I: WORD BROCHURE
Sisay Tamiru
Learning Objectives
- Community-Based Learning: This case study can be linked to real-world issues, encouraging students to engage with local communities, understand the impact of water Pollution and its sources, and propose actionable solutions,
- Digital Tools: Waste tracking apps, documentary streaming services (e.g., Kanopy).
- Student Support Services: environmental clubs
Purpose/Rationale
A renewable assignment is one that allows for ongoing updates, improvements, and reuse by both the individual who completed it and others. Here’s how the Environmental Biology Project outlined above can be considered a renewable assignment:
- Continuous Improvement and Updates
- Sharing and Collaboration
- Reusable Resources
- Educational Impact
- Adaptation to New Topics Conclusion. The Environmental Biology Project is a renewable assignment because it supports ongoing updates, fosters collaboration, and creates reusable resources. By engaging in this assignment, you contribute to a dynamic and evolving understanding of environmental issues, allowing both you and others to benefit from and build upon the knowledge generated.
Instructions
Environmental Biology Project Environmental Controversy Project Objective: The aim of this assignment is to deepen your understanding of environmental controversies by engaging in experiential learning and applying open pedagogy principles. You will investigate a local environmental issue, analyze its biological impacts, and propose sustainable solutions. This project encourages hands-on learning and critical thinking, while also allowing you to explore and share knowledge in a collaborative manner.
Key Steps in the Assignment:
- Topic Selection:
- Research:
- Field Investigation (Experiential Learning):
- Data Analysis:
- Solution Proposal:
- Collaborative Component (Open Pedagogy): o Share your findings and proposed solutions with your peers. This could be through a presentation, report, or digital platform. Provide feedback on at least two other students’ projects.
- Report Submission:
- Reflection: Submission Guidelines:
- Format: Your report should be well-organized with clear headings, subheadings, and visual elements. Use a standard format for academic writing.
- Deadline: Submit your final report by September 29, 2024 • Platform: Upload your report and reflection to Blackboard, and ensure all multimedia elements are properly embedded.
Format Requirements
Environmental Controversy Project Assignment: The video has to be less than 15 minutes and the submission page has to be between 5 and 7 pages, images a minimum of two and a maximum of four.
Rubric/Criteria
Evaluation Criteria:
- Research Quality: Depth and relevance of research.
- Field Investigation: Thoroughness and accuracy of data collection.
- Data Analysis: Clarity and validity of analysis.
- Solution Proposal: Feasibility and sustainability of the proposed solution.
- Collaboration: Engagement with peers and quality of feedback provided.
- Report Presentation: Professionalism and clarity of the final report.
- Reflection: Insightfulness and depth of the reflective essay.
