For the final assignment, you will apply what you have learned about water, the water cycle, and laws related to water to a real life example where these topics/concepts are at the center.
Watch Dark Waters
Take on the role of an Environmental Scientist gathering evidence and documentation to support a strong court case.
As you watch the film of your choice, be sure to take notes related to the topics/concepts covered in this course:
1. The role of water
2. The water cycle
3. Infiltration and soil water
4. Surface water and groundwater
5. Water Quality and Treatment
6. Federal Legislation and Water Law
Create a slideshow OR an essay (your choice) to convey the information needed to answer the following questions/prompt. Use the film as your source/citation, along with any other research you may need to do. (If there is some other way you would like to present the information, please touch base with me before getting started.)
Questions to answer:
What is the problem? Who is affected by the problem? Who is involved in solving/creating the problem?
What are some things you already know about this case? Be sure not to confuse what you know with what you assume.
As an Environmental Scientist, what is your job?
What can you do to help solve the case (even if you already know the ending)? Brainstorm and list the things that you would like to test or dig into.
Now, you have lab results from the water samples taken from the well water. The water containing TCE is a solvent used in industrial processes and is a Volatile Organic Compound. TCE is toxic and carcinogenic. You take this case on as the lead Environmental Scientist.
1. How should you test the water to determine where the TCE came from?
2. Where should you begin?
3. What variable(s) should you take into consideration? Think about earth materials, landforms, chemicals and solubility, effects on humans, etc.
4. What is your plan to test the water?
5. Were there industries in the area that are no longer present? Are any industries present currently?
6. How could you be sure about who caused the contamination?
7. What would you do if you were called to testify in court as the lead environmental scientist?
Disadvantaged communities often do not have access to environmental scientists. What are the implications of this difference between industries and communities?
The manufacturing of goods we use every day has environmental and human health impacts. How could environmental science be used to improve the sustainability of creating these products?
Conclusion:
What was the final outcome of the case? Are residents still being impacted by this today? What does this imply for our actions today and the future of our communities even with all of the environmental awareness and laws that we have now?
THIS IS THE MOVIE TEMPLATE:
Final Essay: Name of Movie
Water Resource Management
2200 3GW – Spring B
Student Name
Professor Beverly Stambaugh
Date
Movie Introduction
Fill in information about the movie here. Use the questions on the assignment sheet to guide you.
What is the problem? Who is affected by the problem? Who is involved in solving/creating the problem?
Fill in information about the movie here. Use the questions on the assignment sheet to guide you.
What are some things you already know about this case? Be sure not to confuse what you know with what you assume.
Fill in information about the case here. Use the questions on the assignment sheet to guide you.
As an Environmental Scientist, what is your job?
Fill in information about being an environmental scientist. Use the questions on the assignment sheet to guide you.
What can you do to help solve the case (even if you already know the ending)? Brainstorm and list the things that you would like to test or dig into.
Fill in information about solving such a case. Use the questions on the assignment sheet to guide you.
You have lab results from the water samples taken from the well water. The water containing TCE is a solvent used in industrial processes and is a Volatile Organic Compound. TCE is toxic and carcinogenic. You take this case on as the lead Environmental Scientist.
Fill in information about the contaminant(s) specific to your movie. Use the questions on the assignment sheet to guide you.
Conclusion
Wrap up the information here. Use the questions on the assignment sheet to guide you.
References
Use MLA or APA style. Should be in alphabetical order.
****This is the book reference:
https://yuzu.vitalsource.com/reader/books/9781524969035/pageid/250