Overview
Therearethreecomponentstothisassignment:
1) A full paragraph proposal in which you explain where you intend to go on your field trip (include coordinates with minimum three decimals), how it directly ties in with topics we have covered in class, and what you expect to discover. Convince me that your chosen location is of interest. Do some background research to understand more about it. It must be located in one of the nine Bay Area counties. 2) Carry out the field visit. Take careful notes. Document with photos and a map. Allow yourself time to truly take in the site. 3) Produce a report based on the visit. a. 1.5 pages minimum length (about four full paragraphs) 1.5 line spacing; 11pt maximum type size b. Include background info/research c. Include your observations and experience at the site d. Include a map that clearly shows the location; include coordinates e. Include at least two photos. Make sure each one has a specific purpose in conveying the importance of the site. One of them should be a site overview. Include a discussion/description of the photos in your write up. Due Dates: Field trip proposal: Wednesday 11/15 Final Report: Wednesday 12/6 Some additional notes: You may partner with a classmate, or classmates, and do the trip together. However, the write- ups – including maps and photos – must be done separately. Please let me know in your proposal if you plan to partner with classmates. Feel free to drop into my office hours to discuss your site choice – or if you are unsure what to choose. I can also make time after class for a brief discussion. Possible choices: State and Regional Parks. There are numerous around the Bay Area. Wetlands and/or wetland restoration projects. Beaches: along the bay or along the Pacific coast. Watersheds: research and visit a creek near you Geology: rock outcrops abound – they are a feature of numerous regional and local parks. A mountain: Hamilton; Diablo; Tamalpais – or others