Lesson Four

Assignment

Open a new Word document. Label it SS10U3L4.surname
Once you have viewed all of the links and learned about the environmental issues presented, complete the following assignment in a Word document and post to the assignment folder entitled  U3L4 Enviro Tips.

• create a list of 10 Tips or Changes every individual can make to help improve or reduce damage to the environment
• briefly explain the rationale behind each change (see examples, below) and provide source
  
  

Note: there is only one attempt with this assignment.  Follow the exemplars carefully...

• Example: Change all regular light bulbs to fluorescent bulbs.
  Rationale: A compact fluorescent bulb uses approximately 70% less energy than a standard incandescent or halogen bulb.
  Source of information: http://www.thedailygreen.com/going-green/tips/tap-water-conservation-tip
  

• Example: Use cold water in a High Efficiency washing machine.
  Rationale: Heating water accounts for 90% of the energy consumption of washing machines.
  Source of information: http://www.thedailygreen.com/going-green/tips/tap-water-conservation-tip

1. Biologists record increasing amounts of plastic litter in the Arctic deep sea. Studies confirm that twice as much marine debris is lying on the seabed today compared with ten years ago.
Watch the following video World's Biggest Garbage Dump to discover the challenges of sustainability in the ocean.

Read the following short Clean up the Ocean article to learn of the possibilities for clearing our oceans.

2. View the Global Warming simulation and then select the See How It Works link to learn more about the Greenhouse Effect.

Once you have completed this take the National Geographic Global Warming Quiz.

Evaluation -
Tips - / 10
Rationale - /10
Total - /20 marks