In this course, you will have multiple module activities that allow you to build a final project to be presented in module 8. This final project will be in a video format similar to a TED talk. You will need to gather information and create an organized, informative and convincing presentation on one aspect of climate change that is impacting the U.S. and the world.
Here is a list of the acceptable climate change issues you can choose from:
Climate change and its impact on:
Rising sea levels and coastal communities
Hurricanes
Wildfires
Agriculture and food (changes in water levels, drought, shifting growing seasons, etc.)
National security
The available the quality and quantity of fresh potable water
Melting arctic ice
Human health
The U.S. economy
Indigenous peoples
Ecosystems such as coral reefs
If you want to examine another aspect of climate change, please contact your instructor for prior approval before submitting this assignment.
Next, submit the following:
This assignment should be 1-2 pages in length.
Title of your presentation (working version so this can change)
The topic proposal paragraph should be 4-5 sentences that describe the specific aspect of climate change you will be examining and why you think this is important.
A short list of the causes and results this presentation will examine.
A short list of efforts underway or proposed to alleviate this issue.
At least two references in APA style for sources that will be informative in writing your article.
