Climate Change

Homework Assignment 2: Planning Guide

This guide is to help you write a more organized essay. Print out the guide and HANDWRITE in facts/supporting information for each area. It is important that you handwrite so that you avoid plagiarism. Use the guide then to write your essay. Remember to check the grading rubric to make sure you get the highest score possible.

*****this does not need to be turned in; it is for you to use to help you write you essay*****

Assignment Question:

1. Summarize the segment you listened to; include the name, the topic, the scientists (if mentioned), and a description of how it relates to climate change. Do not copy the summary provided on the website (I know you know this…but just a reminder…use your own words). A good way to summarize without plagiarizing is to listen to the discussion, take notes, and then write a summary. You can go back to look for specific information, like the scientist’s name, but most of the summary should come from your memory or your notes. Do not try to read the summary and then write your own summary – this is too hard.

2. What are the principal gases involved in climate change? What are the primary sources of these gases? How does your topic increase or decrease the gases involved in climate change?

3. What can you reasonably do to decrease your carbon footprint? Review the Carbon Footprint section of UM Sustainable Systems Factsheets, pages 12 – 13.

4. As the future generation, or speaking for your children, what would you tell Ron DeSantis is the most critical environmental issue facing Florida today? Give an example of one policy change he could implement that would help address this environmental issue. Be specific. 

Sources should include your textbook, and the Science Friday segment in addition to other sources. Remember, you need 5 sources.

Segment listened to: (into paragraph) Name of segment: Date it aired: Scientists involved:
Summary of segment: (question 1, paragraph 2) You should have AT LEAST 12 key points from the segment. If you do not, you may have selected a segment that is too short.	Source: (Sci Fri segment)
What are the principal gases involved in climate change? (question 2, paragraph 3)	Source:
What are the primary sources of the above gases? (question 2, paragraph 3)	Source:
My topic increases OR decreases the amount of the above gases in the atmosphere. (question 2, paragraph 4) Facts supporting the above statement:	Source: Source:
What can you reasonably do to decrease your carbon footprint? (question 3, paragraph 5)	Source:
As the future generation, or speaking for your children, what would you tell Ron DeSantis is the most critical environmental issue facing Florida today? (question 4, paragraph 6) Give an example of one policy change he could implement that would help address this environmental issue. Be specific (question 4, paragraph 6) Explain why this policy change would affect climate change (you should explain why it decreased the above gases that cause climate change) (question 4, paragraph 6)	Source: