DAC Nature Deficit Disorder And Climate Change Discussions – Description
#1
Begin by reading ‘These Wildlife Selfies Will Get Flagged By Instagram’ (source: https://www.usatoday.com/picture-gallery/travel/20…,) use as a reputable resource as a citation, it is correct and quickly communicates the problem and the issue.
Very commonly, animals that appear as part of an experience where people can touch/take pictures are usually medically sedated and generally mistreated/abused. When tourists pay for these experiences, it drives the economic advantage of keeping these animals in this way.
Question: think about and discuss your thoughts on this practice and whether or not Instagram should be flagging/monitoring/educating on such things.
#2
Nature can act as a stress reliever and coping outlet. Begin by reading the article ‘Experiment Reveals What 1 Hour in Nature Does to The Human Brain’ (https://www.sciencealert.com/experiment-reveals-wh…) and viewing the video on Nature Deficit Disorder (KQED QUEST) (Nature Deficit Disorder | KQED QUEST)
Question: 1. Define “Nature Deficit Disorder” in your own words.
2. Do you believe Nature Deficit Disorder is a real disorder? Why or why not?
3. In your experiences, do you believe that nature positively or negatively influences the human psyche? Why or why not?
#3
Begin by reading the article Why Facts Don’t Change Our Minds (https://www.newyorker.com/magazine/2017/02/27/why-…)
Question: 1. Summarize two of the studies discussed in the article.
2. What is confirmation bias?
3. What was the overall message of the article? Do you feel it shed light on the topic for you? Why or why not?
#4
Begin by reading the ‘Primer on Climate Change’
Then, use this information and that gained from lecture material and reputable resources to answer the following IN YOUR OWN WORDS. Do not cut and paste anything since this will have a plagiarism score automatically calculated.
1. Describe the greenhouse effect
2. Describe global warming
3. Is the greenhouse effect good or bad for the planet? Why or why not?
4. What is the role of greenhouse gasses in global climate change?
5. Specifically, What is the direct impact of our tropical rainforests on global climate change?
Next…Read the article written by Rebecca Leber, “The Unexpected Ways Climate Change Harms Your Health,”(https://grist.org/article/the-unexpected-ways-clim…)
Then answer the following questions:
6- Name and describe 3 of the health issues that will arise from Global Climate Change:
7- Is this article reputable? Why are why not? Use specific examples. See your reading in Write Present Create to assist you.
8- What report was this article based upon? Give me the citation here in CSE Name Year Style. (This report can be found by reading the article – it is hyperlinked in the article).
9- Who is Rebecca Leber? Does she have the qualifications to be writing an article on this topic? Why or why not (be specific)
#5
Begin by watching the TEDed video below at the following link:
Which sunscreen should you choose? – Mary Poffenroth
Then answer the following:
-What impact does your sunscreen choice have on ocean organisms, especially those in the coral reefs?
-What is the difference between a chemical-based sunscreen and a physical sunscreen?
-Name at least one of the sunscreen ingredients you want to avoid when choosing a sunscreen.
#6
We tell our lives in story. Stories are powerful and pervasive. Start by watching this short vide by Stanford Professor Jennifer Aaker. Persuasion and the Power of Story: Jennifer Aaker (Future of StoryTelling 2013)
Then answer the following:
Which is more persuasive : statistics or story? why?
Thinking about your master topic presentation, do you think you could add a story? How could you do that? What would your story be about? (this story doesn’t need to be personal of course).
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