1. Environmental Science Reflections and Social Change Discussion Week 6 Solutions

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By Day 2

Post a two or more paragraph response to the Discussion Spark posted by your professor on Monday (Day 1) in the week 6 discussion forum. Notice that the responses to the Discussion Spark, the primary research-based Discussion Topic, and your colleagues or professor will be graded together.

Primary Research-based Post (35 points):

By Day 4

Post: four or more paragraphs in which you:

  1. Summarize some of the lessons in this course that you found most important.
  2. Describe in more detail one environmental challenge that you found particularly compelling, urgent, or concerning.
  3. Reflect on a political or economic policy, individual action, or other solution to an environmental challenge that you would either advocate for or plan to implement personally

Description

Discussion: Reflections and Social Change

Over the duration of this course you have developed a foundational understanding of ecology and have investigated many of the challenges facing the natural functioning of healthy ecosystems. In our final Discussion, reflect on your learning and consider the big ideas that you will take with you after you leave the course. Think about the challenges facing our species and others and consider some of the possibilities that can lead to a brighter future for life in the ecosphere.

With these thoughts in mind, complete the following:

Spark Response Post (20 points):

By Day 2

Post a two or more paragraph response to the Discussion Spark posted by your professor on Monday (Day 1) in the week 6 discussion forum. Notice that the responses to the Discussion Spark, the primary research-based Discussion Topic, and your colleagues or professor will be graded together.

Primary Research-based Post (35 points):

By Day 4

Post: four or more paragraphs in which you:

  1. Summarize some of the lessons in this course that you found most important.
  2. Describe in more detail one environmental challenge that you found particularly compelling, urgent, or concerning.
  3. Reflect on a political or economic policy, individual action, or other solution to an environmental challenge that you would either advocate for or plan to implement personally.

Read a selection of your colleagues’ and professor’s postings.

Response Posts (15 points):

By Day 5 and 7

Respond by to at least two of your colleagues’ or professor’s postings in a substantive manner, meaning a minimum of 1 full paragraph. Simple “I agree,” “Good post,” or one-line question posts are not enough for full credit. Be substantive as you engage your colleagues.

Return to this Discussion in a few days to read the responses to your initial research- based posting. Note what you have learned and/or any insights you have gained as a result of the comments your colleagues made.

Research Requirement: Be sure to support your ideas by connecting them to authoritative scientific information sources. Every week you are expected to conduct independent research (beyond the course resources). Cite your research sources and include links whenever possible.

Week 6 – Discussion Spark

 

Thank you for making this course a great one for all of us.  It was a little overwhelming for me because of the size of the class but it was still joyful.

Question:  What was the information that impacted you the most in this course?  Remember, you don’t have to agree with that information.  We just need to share if it was something that we didn’t know already or we just understand it better now.

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