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Seminar Objective:
Upon completion of this seminar be able to demonstrate knowledge of the
environment and ecosystems.
What "To Do" Checklist for Week 02:
1.
Read this week’s seminar, prepare the seminar report as indicated and submit (as
an attachment to an email to evs@sciencescene.com) before 12:00
midnight of day seven.
Each Report has
four sections:
a. Objectives/Guide Questions OR
Quiz
b. Application
c. Extending the Seminar - Web Research
d. Seminar Summary and Final Thoughts
2.
Also post “Summary and Final Thoughts”, to this Discussion Board.
3.
Answer one of the Discussion Questions; post it to this "Discussion Board"
before 12:00 midnight of day four. (Include reference)
Discussion
Questions:
a.
Discuss how ecosystems are studied and give examples.
b. Discuss the reasons that since humans can create large cities why can't they
create a large efficient ecosystem.
4.
Complete CONNECT assignment
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What to Read for this Seminar
Lecture :
(Click to Read)
Textbook:
(Read the following)
CONNECT step-by-step:
The Seminar Report
Part
A
- Write out
Objectives/ Guide Questions
- OR Quiz
The “Objectives/Guide Questions” identifies the specific learning
outcomes for this topic.
Read the "Objectives/Guide Questions" carefully and develop referenced
answers. The information to answer the Objectives/Guide Questions can be
obtained from:
There are two choices to demonstrate your mastery of the
Objectives/Guide Questions.
1. Write out
detailed answers to the objectives/guide questions, with references.
2. Take a quiz, based on the Objectives/Guide Questions.
The quiz must be taken before the seminar "Due Date" and is available in
the
virtual classroom. Please Note: The Objectives/Guide Questions are worth 10 points and an optional quiz is worth 10 points.
The quiz is
multiple-choice with 20 questions. Since Part A is worth 10 points and sections B, C, D are worth a total of 25 points each seminar is worth 10 + 25 or 35 points. Quizzes are available only during the week for their seminar.
You may retake a quiz up to three times and you will receive the highest
score.
Please do not do both as you will force me to select one of the scores.
Part B
- Application
Read the application and obtain the required information to complete
the application.
This seminars application is:
Environmental Analysis
(Click to Select)
Part C
- Extending the Seminar - Web Research
Select a website of your choice, from the ones provided (Web
Resources) and:
1. Include
a partial picture of the web site. Include the URL and part of one
of the web pages.
2. Describe the contents of the site.
3. List a minimum of two facts.
Part
D
- Summary and Final Thoughts
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This part is composed of two paragraphs.
1. Seminar Summary. The first paragraph is a summary of the
concepts presented in the seminar - Be specific. 2. Final Thoughts. The second paragraph draws together your thoughts, feelings, and how this seminar relates to your life. Post your "Summary and Final Thoughts" to the virtual classroom/ Discussion Board before the evening of day six.
Also include the "Summary and
Final Thoughts in your seminar report.
An
Example Seminar Report
is available to be a model for the development of the seminar report.
Submit the completed seminar report, before 12:00 midnight of the "Due
Date" as an attachment to an email sent to
evs@sciencescene.com. Your
seminar report will be evaluated using a
Grading Rubric or grading sheet. The rubric will be used to evaluate
your assignment and will be returned to you for your review and can be
used as a guideline for improving future reports. There will be no
surprises and you will be kept informed as you proceed.
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