SOCS 325 Week 5 Activity:
List some of the toxins that persist in the human body, and the potential sources of those toxins in your environment. What are the substances that your body comes into contact with during a normal day? Make up a dialogue between your body and your environment and submit a paper.
Toxins in the Body
Eighty thousand toxic chemicals have been released to our environment since the dawn of the industrial revolution and only a few have been tested in order to determine w..
SOCS 325 Week 5:
Article Detail - Sheffield, P. E., & Galvez, M. P. (2009). US childhood obesity and climate change: moving toward shared environmental health solutions. Environmental Justice, 2(4), 207-214.
Assignment Brief - After reading the article "U.S. Childhood Obesity and Climate Change: Moving Toward Shared Environmental Health Solutions" by Sheffield & Galvez located in Doc Sharing, write a paper summarizing, agreeing, disagreeing, responding to, or reflecting your ..
SOCS 325 Week 5:
Collaborative Group Project: Spring 2019
Twitter Chat: #Recyclenergy
According to Ann Smarty, a social media examiner, “A Twitter chat is a public Twitter conversation around one unique hashtag. This hashtag allows you to follow the discussion and participate in .....
Week 5 DQ 1 (Graded):Question: Examine, debate, and explain both the social and environmental consequences of an environmental disaster; such as the Exxon Valdez oil spill, Bhopal chemical release, Love Canal toxic waste, or any past or recent environmental disaster (i.e., Gulf of Mexico Oil Spill).
Environmental Disasters: AnswerThere is no doubt to the fact that environmental disaster has a crucial effect on both the social and environmental consequences .....
Week 5 DQ 2 (Graded):
Question: Discuss and debate how Western societies address risk with regards to the regulation of toxins in the marketplace and environment. Does this differ from Eastern societies? Why?
Western & Eastern Societies: Answer
It is seen that the western world, composes mostly of developed countries, which makes their societies are very active, especially in making sure that they are being .....
SOCS 325 Week 6 Activity
Interview: Interview a classmate (or friend or family member) of the other gender about the way he or she most likes to enjoy nature, or to describe his or her most memorable experience in nature, or to describe the aspect of being “in nature” most feared or most disliked. Then consider the extent to which the kinds of things mentioned differ among men and women and the extent to which they are similar. Last, consider the extent to which any differences in men’s and w..
SOCS 325 Week 6:
Article Detail - A Tapestry Of Browns And Greens” was written by Nalini Nadkarni, a pioneering canopy ecologist and professor at The Evergreen State College.
Assignment Brief - After reading the article "A Tapestry of Browns and Greens" located in Doc Sharing, write a paper summarizing, agreeing, disagreeing, responding to, or reflecting your personal thoughts and observations about the article.
Article Summary:
This article describes detailed accounts of an I..
Week 6 DQ 1 (Graded):
Question: Evaluate various religions' attitudes towards humanity's relationship with the environment.
Religion and The Environment: Answer
It was stated by the Director of Publications at the World watch Institute; an environmental research organization based in..
Week 6 DQ 2 (Graded):
Question: Evaluate how the level of environmental concern varies among different groupings (social, economic, racial, national, etc.)
Environmental Concern and Groups: Answer
Indeed it is seen that social class or race does affect how people look at the environment. Mainly because the poor people or even racially discarded people live in places that .....
SOCS 325 Week 7 Activity
Volunteer: Volunteer in or research a local environmental campaign for a day and write about the problems the campaign faces in terms of the themes of this week’s reading, using concepts such as knowledge cultivation, the dialogue of solidarities, and double politics in your essay.
The paper must be double-spaced, a minimum of two-pages in length, and follow APA format.
Local Environmental Campaign: By Alaska Conservation Foundation
I spent a lot of time tryi..
SOCS 325 Week 7:
Article Detail - Lowman, M. (2009). Canopy walkways for conservation: a tropical biologist's panacea or fuzzy metrics to justify ecotourism. Biotropica, 41(5), 545-548.
Assignment Brief - We are not doing this assignment. Please see the announcement regarding this week’s assignment. In the announcement above mentioned article is given and following instructions were stated.
After reading the article "Canopy Walkways for Conservation: A Tropical Biologist’s..
SOCS 325 Week 7:
Collaborative Group Project: Spring 2019
Twitter Live Chat: #Recyclenergy
In over two weeks, I have prepared myself for my twitter live chat. I will begin by explaining what a twitter chat is, and why is important to participate in a twitter chat. A Twitter chat is .....
Week 7 DQ 1 (Graded):
Question: Examine the precautionary principle and assess the advantages and disadvantages of applying it to environmental problems.
The Precautionary Principle: Answer
When examining precautionary principles, I’d first hope to find a form of topic with which a rational discussion can be debated concerning any risks or benefits of a chosen topic, as .....
Week 7 DQ 2 (Graded):
Question: Compare and contrast bottom-up and top-down approaches to creating an ecological society, examining the advantages and disadvantages of each.
Creating an Ecological Society: Answer
To build an ecological society while considering the risks and benefits to using a “bottom-up” or “top-down” approach depends how you like to .....
SOCS 325 Week 8:
Collaborative Group Project Discussion: Spring 2019
One member of each team must post their teams’ Collaborative Group Project Presentation. Each class member is required to give feedback to a
minimum of three group Vision-Board PowerPoints before the closing of Week 8.
Reflection Paper
Did you consider the chat a success? Why? What would you do differently next time?
What challenges did you experience while planning the chat? What frustrations di..
Final Exam – Page 11. (TCO 8) As the Ojibwa people of Grassy Narrows found out, the symptoms
of methyl mercury poisoning mimic the effects of: (Points : 5)2. (TCO 8) In Melanie Dupuis’s phrase NIMB, the B stands for: (Points :
5)3. (TCO 8) A University of Massachusetts study refutes claims of
pervasive environmental racism. Which of the following statements characterizes
how this study was conducted? (Points : 5)4. (TCO 8) Ulrich Beck argues that t..
Final Exam
1. (TCO 8) What term is not
associated with Amartya Sen's theory of justice?2. (TCO 8) The main point of
John Rawls' discussion of justice is that:3. (TCO 8) A University of Massachusetts
study refutes claims of pervasive environmental racism. Which of the following
statements characterizes how this study was conducted?4. (TCO 8) Which system is
tightly coupled?5. (TCO 8) Kai Erikson calls
human induced disasters a "ne..
This week, you will choose a technological or business topic that you would like to investigate for your Course Project. It could be related to your current job, future career, or your Senior Project. However, the topic must be one that fits the parameters of a recommendation report or proposal and addresses a business audience, such as a company executive or decision maker. Make sure to select a topic that will interest you throughout the course. Unless you are using a real-world issue fr..
This is a graded discussion: 20 points possible.Research is demonstrating how our gut bacteria influences our body weight, risk for chronic diseases, and even our mood. Find an article from a reputable source discussing current research in this area. Please give a brief summary, how it relates to our class and your own health. Remember to include the URL in your posting...
This is a graded discussion: 20 points possible.
For discussions, create a 1- to 2-minute multimedia piece (for example, a video, poster, narrated PowerPoint, etc.) of your choosing and post it to the discussion to respond to the below questions. Besides posting your individual multimedia piece, you must comment on two other students' multimedia pieces. (You are not required to record your comments, but can choose to use the text comment feature.)
Check out this TedEd Animation lesson: "Why..
This is a graded discussion: 20 points possible.
Please find a nutrition facts label on a food package in your home and report the following.
Name of the food
Total fat grams
Saturated fat grams
Unsaturated fat grams
Trans-fat grams
Do you think this food is a healthy choice with respect to the amounts and types of fats? If not, is there a healthier food that you could substitute? Please explain.
Then, find another student's post to peer review. What do you think of their analysis? Would you ..
This is a graded discussion: 20 points possible.
For our discussion, either create a 1- to 2-minute multimedia piece (for example, a video, poster, narrated PowerPoint, etc.) or a detailed, referenced post. Besides posting your individual multimedia piece, you must comment on two other students' multimedia pieces. (You are not required to record your comments, but can choose to use the text comment feature.)
Check out this TedEd Animation lesson: "What would happen if we didn't drink water?"..
This is a graded discussion: 20 points possible.
Check out this TedEd Animation lesson: "How do vitamins work?" (Links to an external site.) Then, choose one of your favorite nutrient-dense whole foods (maybe baby kale, carrots, or mangoes) and discuss the vitamins and minerals that it is a good source of. (For instance, a serving of baby kale provides about 680% of your daily Vitamin K needs.)
How do these vitamins and minerals help you stay healthy? In other words, what are their roles in the..
This is a graded discussion: 20 points possible.
What are the struggles with regard to a healthy body weight?
For our discussion, create either a 1 to 2 minute multimedia piece (for example, a video, poster, narrated PowerPoint, etc.) or a detailed, referenced post. In addition to your initial, researched posting please comment on 2 other students' postings (you are not required to record your comments, but can choose to use the text comment feature)...
This week, you will create an annotated References page, including six sources for your report. Include a minimum of three traditional sources (books, newspapers, magazines, journals, and databases, such as EBSCOhost). Electronic sources (credible websites, etc.) are acceptable for the remainder. Your Annotated References list should include the following.Correct APA format: All six references must be listed in correct APA format. Make sure to view the APA Guide for Citing Sources tutorial locat..
Deliverables
Create your own MyPlate page. Start at the ChooseMyPlate.gov website (Links to an external site.). Go to Online Tools, and then MyPlan. Complete your plan, and then submit a screenshot to our Week 1 iLab...
The Use of Sweeteners and the Rise in Obesity
The week 2 iLab will challenge you as it has to do with sweeteners and obesity. Current research has shown that there may be a relationship between the consumption of sweeteners and the rise in obesity so, this will be an opportunity to examine that facts and develop an position.
Scenario/Summary: Please select one of the following sweeteners:
Sugar (sucrose)
Fructose
High Fructose Corn Syrup
Stevia
Equal
Splenda
Ace K
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Week 6 Lab: Maintaining a Healthy Weight
Define BMI-You must define BMI and not just as a general definition indicating its relationship to height and weight. Please also do not forget to define the actual term BMI!
Calculate BMI-Many students use an automated calculator to complete this part of the assignment. I will deduct points if I do not see the actual math calculations. Please include all stages of the math calculations associated with determining your BMI.
There are three sections to th..
Scenario/Summary
Students will select one lifecycle.
Once a lifecycle has been selected, you will do the following three things.
Describe the lifecycle and the age to be in that lifecycle.
Describe nutritional challenges associated with that particular lifecycle.
Develop a diet specifically tailored to that stage of life (make sure to include all of the macronutrients [percentages of carbs, fats, and protein]), and explain the rationale. Do not forget to discuss specific nutrients that..
This week, you will create an outline of your formal report. Your outline should include the following.Information for All Sections of the Report: Be sure to fill in every section of the outline template with the required information.In-text Citations: In-text citation for all sources listed on your References page must be included within the outline indicating how you used each of the sources listed on the References page.References Page: Include the References page you created in Week 3...
This week, you will create a rough draft of the formal report that will include all the required sections of the report, along with in-text citations and the References page. Note that the executive summary and cover letter will be written and submitted in Week 6. The report must be organized and formatted correctly using guidelines in Chapter 10 and the sample report beginning on page 334 in the text as a model. To recap, the draft should include:A cover or title page;A transmittal letter (not ..
Executive Summary/Abstract: In Week 6, you will create an executive summary that accurately describes the entire report in a condensed one-page version. See pages 318–320 for a discussion and sample reports for examples.Cover Letter: You will also create your cover letter (or transmittal letter) and add it to your formal report. Information for this part of the project is on pages 314–316 of your text.Peer Review: You should submit the first draft of your report to the Peer Review Discussion For..
Final Report: Your final report is due this week. The final report must follow the formatting elements described above and include the following components.Cover or Title Page Transmittal Letter Table of Contents List of illustrationsExecutive Summary ..
Technical Briefing (Narrated
PowerPoint): Create a 5–7-minute multimedia technical briefing
based on the highlights of your formal report. You will record your presentation using the audio narration
function within PowerPoint. You will
need a headset microphone. You should create eight to
10 highly effective slides. The following details apply.How many slides? Your PowerPoint slides
should align with and support the points of the thesis. A good rule of thumb is
approximately two to three slides ..
Peer Review CommentThis part had been submitted in Week 6 for comments, in week 7 Comments on peer reviewed documents have been given by the teacher...