Finding two methods for monitoring and minimizing a human impact on the environment
• Using a graphic organizer to write at least three questions and two follow-up questions about your design problem
• Selecting an area of human impact that interests you using the provided links as a starting point
• Designing two methods for monitoring and minimizing the area of impact you selected
• Let us Identify three or more criteria and three or more constraints for each of your design methods to create a rubric to follow
• Collecting data about the area of impact you selected
• Analyzing your collected data by creating charts/graphs
• Creating a presentation to demonstrate how to minimize human environmental impact.
1. Using remote sensing technology to monitor and minimize deforestation:
- What are the main causes of deforestation in the area?
- How can we accurately measure the extent of deforestation?
- Are there any natural factors contributing to deforestation that should be taken into account?
Follow-up questions:
- What are the most effective methods for educating the local population about the negative consequences of deforestation?
- How can we ensure the sustainability of reforestation efforts in the long term?
Criteria:
1. Accuracy of deforestation measurement.
2. Effectiveness of education programs.
3. Sustainability of reforestation efforts.
Constraints:
1. Limited budget for implementing monitoring technology.
2. Local cultural and social factors that may hinder education efforts.
3. Limited availability of suitable land for reforestation.
2. Implementing wastewater treatment and recycling systems to monitor and minimize water pollution:
- What are the main sources of water pollution in the area?
- How can we effectively treat wastewater from industrial and residential areas?
- What are the potential risks to the local ecosystem and human health caused by water pollution?
Follow-up questions:
- How can we incentivize industries and individuals to adopt sustainable water management practices?
- How can we ensure the maintenance and proper operation of wastewater treatment systems?
Criteria:
1. Efficiency of wastewater treatment systems.
2. Reduction in water pollution levels.
3. Adoption rate of sustainable water management practices.
Constraints:
1. Limited availability of funds for construction and maintenance of treatment systems.
2. Legal and regulatory challenges in enforcing sustainable water management practices.
3. Limited public awareness about the consequences of water pollution.
Rubric for monitoring and minimizing deforestation:
- Accuracy of deforestation measurement: 5 points
- Effectiveness of education programs: 4 points
- Sustainability of reforestation efforts: 3 points
Rubric for implementing wastewater treatment and recycling systems:
- Efficiency of wastewater treatment systems: 5 points
- Reduction in water pollution levels: 4 points
- Adoption rate of sustainable water management practices: 3 points
By analyzing the collected data using charts and graphs, the presentation can highlight the current state of the area of impact and demonstrate the effectiveness of the proposed methods in minimizing human environmental impact. Additionally, the presentation can provide practical steps and recommendations for individuals, industries, and policymakers to further contribute to the cause.