Ashford 3: – Week 1 – Assignment

Environmental Footprint

Carefully review the Grading Rubric before beginning the assignment.
 

The purpose of this assignment is to provide you with an opportunity to learn more about how connected you are to the ecosystems and biosphere that you inhabit. You will learn how your everyday choices impact our environment. Most importantly, you will learn about the benefits of joining the increasing number of people who are making choices that reduce their environmental impact.
 

First, calculate your ecological footprint.

1. Use the Footprint Calculator      to measure your ecological footprint and learn “how many Earths” it takes      to support your lifestyle. Be sure to choose the “detailed response”      option for each question. 
2. Answer each question in the quiz honestly and record      your answers and results in the Environmental Footprint Reporting Form. 

Second, calculate your household carbon emissions.

1. Use the Household Carbon Footprint Calculator to measure your carbon emissions and determine your      environmental impact and the benefits of solutions. 
   • Section 1: Estimate your current total household       emissions (from home energy use, vehicle use, waste). 
   • Section 2: Explore actions you can take to reduce your       greenhouse gas emissions, energy use, and waste disposal costs. 
   • Section 3: See how much you can save (in dollars and       emissions) by taking the actions you chose in Section 2. 
2. Answer each question in the quiz honestly and record      your answers and results in the Environmental Footprint Reporting Form.      Complete Tables A and B as well as assignment questions 1 through 4 in      complete sentences on the Environmental Footprint Reporting Form. 

Complete Tables A and B as well as Questions 1 through 4 in complete sentences on the Environmental Footprint Reporting Form and submit the document via Waypoint. The document does not need to include a title page or other APA formatting; however, if you utilize any outside sources in your answers, you must reference these sources in proper APA format as outlined in the Ashford Writing Center. 

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Description: 

Total Possible Score: 5.00

Completes Tables A and B with Information From Ecological and Carbon Footprint Calculators

Total: 0.80

Distinguished – Tables A and B are accurately completed using information gained through the completion of the two footprint calculators.

Proficient – Tables A and B are completed using information gained through the completion of the two footprint calculators. One minor error is present in the Tables.

Basic – Tables A and B are completed using information gained through the completion of the two footprint calculators. Two errors or omissions are present in the Tables.

Below Expectations – Tables A and B are completed using information gained through the completion of the two footprint calculators. Three or more errors or omissions are present in the Tables.

Non-Performance – Fails to complete Tables A and B.

Question 1: States How Many Earths Would Be Needed and Describes Impacts

Total: 1.00

Distinguished – Accurately states how many Earths would be needed to support the global population based on the calculator results and thoroughly describes the impacts on climate, biodiversity, and economic security if everyone lived this lifestyle.

Proficient – States how many Earths would be needed to support the global population based on the calculator results and describes the impacts on climate, biodiversity, and economic security if everyone lived this lifestyle. Although the response is thorough, minor details are missing or inaccurate.

Basic – States how many Earths would be needed to support the global population based on the calculator results and describes the impacts on climate, biodiversity, and economic security if everyone lived this lifestyle. Intermediate details are missing or inaccurate.

Below Expectations – States how many Earths would be needed to support the global population based on the calculator results and describes the impacts on climate, biodiversity, and economic security if everyone lived this lifestyle. Major details are missing or inaccurate.

Non-Performance – Fails to state how many Earths would be needed to support the global population and describe the impacts on climate, biodiversity, and economic security if everyone lived this lifestyle.

Question 2: Provides the Three Everyday Products and Practices That Contribute to the Environmental Footprint

Total: 1.00

Distinguished – Accurately and thoroughly provides the three everyday products and practices that most contribute to the environmental footprint based on findings from the ecological footprint calculator.

Proficient – Accurately provides the three everyday products and practices that most contribute to the environmental footprint based on findings from the ecological footprint calculator. Minor details are missing or inaccurate.

Basic – Provides the three everyday products and practices that most contribute to the environmental footprint based on findings from the ecological footprint calculator. Intermediate details are missing or inaccurate.

Below Expectations – Provides the three everyday products and practices that most contribute to the environmental footprint based on findings from the ecological footprint calculator. Major details are missing or inaccurate.

Non-Performance – Fails to provide any products or practices that contribute to the environmental footprint.

Question 3: Names At Least Two Actions to Limit Carbon Emissions and Includes Carbon and Monetary Savings

Total: 1.00

Distinguished – Accurately names at least two actions that can limit carbon emissions gained from the Reduce Emissions section of the household carbon footprint calculator. Includes the exact dollar savings and weight of carbon dioxide saved for each action.

Proficient – Names at least two actions that can limit carbon emissions gained from the Reduce Emissions section of the household carbon footprint calculator. Includes the dollar savings and weight of carbon dioxide saved for each action. Minor details are missing or inaccurate.

Basic – Names at least two actions that can limit carbon emissions gained from the Reduce Emissions section of the household carbon footprint calculator. Includes the dollar savings and weight of carbon dioxide saved for each action. Intermediate details are missing or inaccurate.

Below Expectations – Names at least two actions that can limit carbon emissions gained from the Reduce Emissions section of the household carbon footprint calculator. May not include the dollar savings and weight of carbon dioxide saved for each action. Major details are missing or inaccurate.

Non-Performance – Fails to name actions that can limit carbon emissions.

Question 4: Discusses Reduction in Ecological Footprint and Impact on Quality of Life

Total: 1.00

Distinguished – Thoroughly and accurately discusses whether reducing the size of an individual’s ecological footprint reduces quality of life and fully details reasoning. Additionally, discusses ways of enhancing quality of life while decreasing environmental impact.

Proficient – Discusses whether reducing the size of an individual’s ecological footprint reduces quality of life and details reasoning. Additionally, discusses ways of enhancing quality of life while decreasing environmental impact. Minor details are missing or inaccurate.

Basic – Discusses whether reducing the size of an individual’s ecological footprint reduces quality of life and details some reasoning. Additionally, discusses ways of enhancing quality of life while decreasing environmental impact. Intermediate details are missing or inaccurate.

Below Expectations – Discusses whether reducing the size of an individual’s ecological footprint reduces quality of life but may not detail reasoning. Additionally, discusses ways of enhancing quality of life while decreasing environmental impact. Major details are missing or inaccurate.

Non-Performance – Fails to discuss whether reducing the size of an individual’s ecological footprint reduces quality of life and ways of enhancing quality of life while decreasing environmental impact.

Written Communication: Control of Syntax and Mechanics

Total: 0.20

Distinguished – Displays meticulous comprehension and organization of syntax and mechanics, such as spelling and grammar. Written work contains no errors, and is very easy to understand.

Proficient – Displays comprehension and organization of syntax and mechanics, such as spelling and grammar. Written work contains only a few minor errors, and is mostly easy to understand.

Basic – Displays basic comprehension of syntax and mechanics, such as spelling and grammar. Written work contains a few errors, which may slightly distract the reader.

Below Expectations – Fails to display basic comprehension of syntax or mechanics, such as spelling and grammar. Written work contains major errors, which distract the reader.

Non-Performance – The assignment is either nonexistent or lacks the components described in the instructions.

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