Part 1 - Neighborhood Flooding
To complete this assignment you will need to utilize the information in the flooding section of the Chapter 16 resources. Specifically, you will need to utilize the flood scenario maps located here - Sacramento Evacuation MapsLinks to an external site.. To complete this section, choose your neighborhood and complete the following:
Note: If you do not live in the city of Sacramento, you can either choose a neighborhood that a family member or friend lives in or simply choose a neighborhood to complete this examination.
- List the neighborhood your are examining
- View the Max Flood Depth and Evacuation Route map for the neighborhood you chose and answer these questions.
- In the model for this flood event, where is the levee break?
- How long will it take for the "your" neighborhood to be inundated?
- What is the depth of water in "your" neighborhood for this model?
- What evacuation route would you take out of the neighborhood? Why?
- Overall, discuss your reaction to examining this information. Was it surprising?
Part 2 - Discussing Past Flood Events
Talk to a family member or friend and ask them about any floods they have witnessed or have memories of in the Sacramento region. You may want to ask them about things like when and where the flooding occurred, problems that resulted from the flooding, interesting stories related to the event(s) etc. After having this conversation, complete the following:
- Write a paragraph that discusses at least two interesting things that you learned from this conversation.
In the event you do not have access to a friend or family member who has witnessed a flood in the Sacramento region have a conversation with someone about what they know about flooding as it relates to our region. You may want to ask them things like how high they think our flood risk is, what parts of Sacramento are most prone to floods, what they know about past floods in our regions, whether or not they have a plan for evacuating a flood, etc. After having this conversation, complete the following:
- Write a paragraph that discusses at least two interesting things that you learned from this conversation.
Part 3 - Flood Prevention
Find an article or resource (website, video, etc) that discusses efforts that are currently being taken to lessen Sacramento's potential flood risk. After choosing this resource complete the following:
- Link to article/website.
- Provide a quick summary of the information provided in the resource you procured.
- Discuss something interesting you learned from this resource.
- Discuss whether or not you think the flood mitigation technique will make Sacramento less flood-prone. Be specific.
Submission
This assignment needs to be submitted as a document utilizing an acceptable file format (.rtf, .doc, .pdf).
Rubric
Sacramento Flooding Assignment Rubric
| Criteria | Ratings | Pts |
|---|---|---|
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomePart One - Neighborhood Flooding | 4 ptsFull MarksAll questions were answered and discussion was appropriate3 pts3/4One piece of data about neighborhood flooding was left out or misinterpreted or the discussion was lacking 2 pts2/4More than one piece of data about neighborhood flooding was left out or misinterpreted1 pts1/4Most data about neighborhood flooding was missing or misinterpreted and discussion was lacking0 ptsNo Marks | 4 pts |
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomePart Two - Past Floods | 2 ptsFull MarksDiscussion of past flood event was adequate, interesting and appropriate1 pts1/2Discussion of past flood event lacked detail 0 ptsNo MarksNo discussion of past flood event | 2 pts |
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomePart Three - Flood Prevention | 2 ptsFull MarksValid resource and appropriate discussion of flood prevention techniques1 pts1/2Flood prevention resource was not appropriate or discussion was lacking 0 ptsNo MarksNo flood prevention resource or discussion | 2 pts |
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeOverall Information and Style | 2 ptsFull MarksInformation was organized and well written1 pts1/2Information needed better organization and/or proofreading 0 ptsNo MarksPoorly organized and written | 2 pts |
Total Points: 10