Provide a summary of the contents of your video and a rationale for why YOU chose this topic, in paragraph form. - The Philadelphia PSA on lead poisoning opens with a image of the city skyline and background music, emphasizing the seriousness of the situation right away. The story highlights how common lead poisoning is and how easily it can be avoided by highlighting the impacted families and communities. Expert research from Jahad highlights the causes and effects of lead exposure, and interviews with those affected, like Sa’d and A’aniyah, offer a firsthand account of the psychological and financial costs. Testimonials from a medical practitioner and a concerned citizen emphasize the need of awareness and action. The PSA ends with a call to action, offering resources for assistance and prevention and imploring viewers to join the fight against lead poisoning. The relevance of lead poisoning as a public health issue impacting many families—especially in older metropolitan neighborhoods where lead paint and tainted water pipes are common—led to the decision to focus on the issue in Philadelphia. The subject was chosen to make viewers aware of how serious the problem is and to give them the tools they need to take action to safeguard their communities and themselves.

What did you do well and what could you have done differently? - The PSA uses a compelling mix of calls to action, human tales, and factual information to effectively raise awareness about lead poisoning. The message gains credibility and emotional impact when it incorporates expert opinion and testimonials. Still, the PSA need to have used more images to draw in viewers and emphasize important ideas. The impact of the call to action could also be increased by outlining specific steps viewers can take to combat lead poisoning outside of getting tested and treated.

What was the most meaningful part of the experience of creating the PSA? - Hearing directly from those affected by lead poisoning and knowing that the message might help stop others from going through similar struggles made crafting the PSA the most meaningful aspect of the process. It was also immensely satisfying to work with specialists and activists to raise awareness of a crucial public health issue and rally support for reform. In the end, the event demonstrated the effectiveness of community involvement and storytelling in tackling pressing health issues.

What value do we see in the biodiversity and natural resources of the earth?

• Natural resources and biodiversity are valuable assets that maintain life, uphold human communities, and enhance the ecological, cultural, and economic fabric of the world.

What human actions are associated with altering Earth’s natural systems?

• The health of ecosystems and human societies is threatened by several negative effects on Earth’s natural systems, including habitat degradation, overfishing and overhunting, loss of biodiversity, and water management.

How can individuals, communities, and or nations live more sustainably?

• By implementing habits like cutting back on consumption, generating less waste, utilizing renewable energy sources, and supporting conservation initiatives to save biodiversity and natural resources for future generations, people, communities, and countries can live more sustainably

Reflection Questions:

How did this project deepen your understanding of sustainability?

• My capacity to apply theoretical knowledge to practical situations was enhanced by working on sustainability-focused initiatives, which helped me get a deeper awareness of the difficulties and complexities associated with sustainable practices.

What information about your chosen industry surprised you most? Why?

• What surprised me the most was the impact it could make, the solar-powered cars relying on Earth’s natural energy were more sustainable.

How did you contribute to your group’s project? Provide specific examples. What were you proud of, in terms of your overall project?

I worked with my group checkpoint to checkpoint doing research and We took the time figure out the model and planning of the business.

How do the earth systems affect each other?

The Earth’s atmosphere is important in the creation of storms. A hurricane gets its energy from warm ocean water. When sea surface temperatures rise, evaporation occurs and latent heat energy is released into the atmosphere.

How can an understanding of environmental science aid in handling natural disasters?

Understanding environmental science may help in dealing with natural disasters by monitoring natural phenomena such as weather patterns, ocean currents, and river levels in order to predict natural disasters such as tsunamis, earthquakes, floods, and, of course, hurricanes. Because of the early warning, communities can prepare and evacuate, decreasing the loss of life and property.