Author: Dpodwika

Saving Our Planet How I’m Making A Difference

Name:_____________________________ Grade:_______/50 Due: Proposal: Wed Feb 1st Progress: Fri Mar 23rd Final Report: Fri Apr 27th

From Your Text: “We must recognize that...we are one human family and one Earth community with a common destiny. We must join together to bring forth a sustainable global society founded on respect for nature, universal human rights, economic justice, and a culture of peace. Towards this end, it is imperative that we, the peoples of the Earth, declare our responsibility to one another, to the greater community of life, and to the future generations. -Preamble, The Earth Charter, www.earthercharter.org Your author asks himself…”Am I part of the answer or part of the problem? I can talk a good line. But do I walk my own talk?”
Purpose: This assignment is designed to help you critically think & apply the information you gained from the Sustainable Future Chapter in your text to your life. Directions: Throughout the term, I would like you to record how you are attempting to “sustain global society.” You may already be taking some steps. If you are, this assignment should be a way to add one more method. If you have not started...here is your reason to start! :-) This is very broad in nature! It may include finding more information, sharing this information with others, starting a program in your home or community, taking personal steps in your lifestyle etc. You may make a powerpoint demonstrating each of your stages...keep adding as you go along. Include pictures. You may also make a video diary. Make this an assignment which really is meaningful to you, rather than just doing it for class & points. This assignment is not graded on quantity but on quality. You could do a lot of little things, perhaps in your home or focus on one large task, perhaps working with kids in the neighborhood or a scouting troop or some other organization. I want you to take an active role in making a difference in the world for your future. I will give you time in class to brainstorm some ideas. Please include in your final report how it worked, what problems you experienced and how you would change what you did to fix those problems, & how you felt about the experience of this asgn. Please let me know if I have permission to place your Powerpoint or video on my website and use to present to others - (first name only, both names or anonymous).
Points:
Proposal
Progress
Final Report

5 pts	Student presented a viable proposal & method of assessing.
2.5 pts	Student proposal &/or method of assessing is weak & needs to be modified.
0 pts	Student did not turn in a proposal.

5 pts (10%)	Proposal
10 pts (20%)	Progress
35 pts (70%)	Final Report

10 pts	Student proposal is working effectively.
8 pts	Student proposal is not working as effectively as desired and requires some modification.
6 pts	Student proposal is not working effectively and requires moderate modification.
4 pts	Student proposal is not working at all and requires significant modification.
0 pts	Student did not turn in their progress.

35 pts	Student made a difference throughout whole term & in definitely a significant way. Student demonstrated Critical Thought on the Experience of this asgn & future plans.
26 pts	Student made a difference throughout 3/4 of the term &/or in a fairly significant way. Student lacked a few areas of Critical Thought on the Experience of this asgn & future plans.
17 pts	Student made a difference throughout 1/2 of the term &/or in a good way. Student lacked several areas of Critical Thought on the Experience of this asgn & future plans.
8 pts	Student made a difference throughout 1/4 term &/or in a slight way. Student demonstrated only a few areas of Critical Thought on the Experience of this asgn & future plans.
0 pts	Student did not complete this asgn.