Overview
Each worksheet activity in this course provides you with an opportunity to engage deeply with an environmental science concept or skill. By engaging in these activities, you will also be practicing some of the key skills necessary to analyze the environmental science issue you choose for your final project. Complete each question fully—not only to have the opportunity to receive full points for the question, but also to gain valuable feedback from your instructor on honing your skills moving forward.
Prompt
Select one of the two topics for this assignment: alternative methods of farming or genetically modified foods. Address questions regarding the economic pros and cons of one of these methods in the provided Module Two Worksheet. Economic considerations are an important piece of your final project, so use this worksheet as an opportunity to explore the theme of economy in relation to environmental sciences and sustainable solutions.
For this assignment, complete the following steps:
Select either alternative methods of farming or genetically modified foods
to use as a basis for this worksheet.
Use a government resource to respond to each question in the worksheet or in a separate Word document.
Refer to your module resources, specifically the resources on alternative methods of farming and genetically modified food for information on the two options of topics.
You should provide a response for each question in the worksheet by either entering your response in the boxes provided on the worksheet or by using a separate Word document that numbers each response to match the questions in the worksheet. Ensure that you provide sufficient detail in your responses and that your responses are in your own words. (Paraphrase the information; do not quote or copy and paste from the text.)
Once you have completed the assignment, save your worksheet file or Word document and upload it to submit.
Note: You may complete this assignment in a separate Word document. If you choose to do so, be sure to number your responses to match the questions provided in the worksheet.
What to Submit
Submit your worksheet with all sections completed, or submit a Word document that numbers each response to match the questions in the worksheet.
