Environmental Science

Question

Response

Is the current growth rate of the human population sustainable?  Explain, using the concept of carrying capacity.

Using an internet search, provide a timeline of important events in the modern environmental movement since 1960. 

Perform an internet search using one of these topics: car, electronics, water bottles, plastic grocery bags, food choice, home size, commuting and incorporate the “environmental impact” they may elicit. 

Read one of the articles you find and explain:

·         The environmental impacts of that item or activity.

·         How you as an individual can reduce your impact on the environment as it relates to this item or activity.

Explain the relationship between three aspects of science: hypothesis, research/experimentation, and theory.

Environmental Science and Human Population Worksheet

Exemplary

Developing

Improvement Needed

Points Earned

Points Available

Completeness

The table at the top of the worksheet is completed, and each of the four questions later in the worksheet is answered in 150-300 words.

One or more responses are too short or too long.

One or more sections are incomplete.

2

Content of Responses

The content is reasonable, accurate, and detailed. One or more credible sources are cited in each response. A reference list is included at the end.

Either 1) The content is reasonable, accurate, and detailed, but no sources are cited or there are no references. Or, 2) some of the information is inaccurate.

Some of the content is inaccurate, and no sources are cited or there are no references.

6

Organization, grammar, and spelling.

Sentences and organization are logical and usually are free of significant grammar and spelling errors.

Sentences and organization sometimes are logical or contain some (2-5) grammar or spelling errors.

Sentences and organization sometimes are unclear, not logical, or contain many (6 or more) grammar or spelling errors.

2

Summative Feedback

Late penalty

Total

10