Write about the severe challenges to human development imposed by Climate Change in Module One. As we further explore the topic, take a deep breath and lean in to the science. After all, hope without science is fantasy. But hope with science helps us and our world to work toward best possible outcomes.
For this Project you will read and reference the document Mental Health and Our Changing Climate: Impacts, Implications, and Guidance, an article, Eight Ways That Climate Change Hurts Humans, and your text, Lifespan Development.
Here are three categories for analysis. You must complete the Overview section. Then select either Impacts or Solutions to complete the assignment.
Overview: Present an overview of the climate crisis. Include a basic descriiption of the problem and factors that limit our comprehension of climate change (e.g. scale of problem, denial). Describe your own challenges with comprehension of the crisis.
Impacts:Describe climate crisis impacts including on individuals and communities especially inequities. Make explicit references to Lifespan Development and at least one vulnerable group (e.g., older adults, women, children, the economically disadvantaged).
Solutions: Address solutions including building resilience and
support to individuals and communities as well as reducing your own carbon footprint with strategies like using public transportation and less air travel. Conclude by discussing your own plan ( to deal with the crisis now and through your lifespan.
Format:
Your paper should be at least 500 words in APA format (no title page or abstract required) with proper citations. See APA Style (
Required Text:
Mental Health and Our Changing Climate: Impacts, Implications, and Guidance (. (Link to report)
Required Article:
“Eight Ways That Climate Change Hurts Humans” (, Smithsonian Magazine This is an brief overview of the impacts of the climate crisis.
Optional Resources:
Science and Climate ( (link to excellent website), UC Davis. Addresses the science, impacts and solutions
A Human Health Perspective On Climate Change ( (Link to report)
Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change ( (link to website)
STERN REVIEW: The Economics of Climate Change ( (link to report)
Eco Internet ( (Link to website)
350.org (https://350.org) (Link to website)
NASA ( (Link to website)
( Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration: (Link to website)
For information on specific impacts:
Climate and infectious disease (
Climate and food (
Climate and Weather (
Rubric:
Criteria Ratings Pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning Outcome Essay content (support of course material- i.e. Films on Demand, chapter readings and lesson)
5 pts
Surpasses requirement – Excellence. Essay shows an exceptional understanding of the required course content concepts. Essay assimilates pertinent research, or specific application (life experience, prior coursework, etc.) to support important points. Cited correctly.
4 pts
Meets Requirement – Essay displays a thoughtful use of course content. Proper citation was observed.
2 pts
Below requirement – Essay is basic, correct information, but do not link to course content, pertinent research and do not reflect perspectives or connections between concepts.
0 pts
Requirement not meet – no evidence that assigned content were understood and or reviewed.
5 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning Outcome Essay clarity: well written with clarity and effective examples. Good writing mechanics at college level
5 pts
Surpasses requirement – Excellence. Essay is exceptionally well written and very clear to understand. Effective examples are employed. Good writing mechanics and spelling
4 pts
Meets Obligation – Essay is adequate. Writing is relatively clear but may lack elaboration and/or effective examples. Writing mechanics are satisfactory
2 pts
Below obligation – Essay is somewhat difficult to follow with poor or no effective examples. Writing mechanics are not at college level.
0 pts
Did not meet requirement – Significantly deficient essay not written at college level
5 pts
