Instructions
For this project, you will use the class data posted in the “Shared Data” Discussion containing the Week 1 Ecological Footprint Data Tables.
This data project will address Course Outcomes 1 and 3:
interpret quantitative information to determine the effects of human activity on the environment and to evaluate environmentally sustainable decisions
effectively communicate and use scientific evidence regarding human impact on the environment with emphasis on sustainability and global citizenship
Description
This data project will be composed of two parts.
In Part I of your report, you will compile class data from the Week 1 Eco Moment on our Ecological Footprints (found in the “Shared Data” Discussion under Ecological Footprint Data - Ecological Footprint, components, and number of Earths) and summarize/analyze it with Excel (or similar spreadsheet program). Discuss what trend(s) you see in the class data that relate to course concepts. Think about the best way to present your findings--tabular or graphical form? There is no "right answer" here, as long as you pick a format that highlights your main findings and supports your table(s) and/or graph(s) with clear text that interprets the results. Do any of the findings surprise you? Why or why not?
In Part II, you will research and discuss possible solutions to the environmental problems reflected in the class data. Here, you will want to support your argument with reliable, scientific resources (e.g., peer-reviewed scientific papers, white papers, and government websites). Be sure to end with a strong concluding paragraph that summarizes the main data trend(s), along with the merits and relevance of your chosen solution(s).