Our PSA about lead poisoning starts with a picture of the city skyline and background music to show how serious the issue is. It talks about how lead poisoning can be prevented and shares stories of affected families and communities. I picked this subject because I know it’s really important in Philadelphia. After learning a bit about lead poisoning, I got even more curious to learn more about it.

The PSA effectively raises awareness about lead poisoning by using calls to action, human stories, and facts. Adding expert opinions and testimonials makes the message more credible and emotional. However, including more images would help draw in viewers and highlight key points. To enhance the impact of the call to action, specific steps to combat lead poisoning should be outlined beyond just getting tested and treated. When I think about my own experience, I remember when they found lead in the paint of my old middle school building during an inspection. Because of that, they had to close the school temporarily while they fixed the problem.

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Unit Essential Questions:

1.) The value of biodiversity and natural resources on Earth provide essential services and benefits that sustain life on our planet.

2.) The biodiversity and natural resources of the Earth hold immense value, both in terms of their intrinsic worth and their impact on human existence.

3.) Living more sustainably is crucial for the wellbeing of individuals, communities, and nations. It involves adopting practices that minimize our impact on the environment, conserve resources, and promote a balance between economic, social, and environmental needs.

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Reflection Questions:

1.)I have come to realize that sustainability is not just about the environment, but also about creating equitable and prosperous societies that meet the needs of both current and future generations.

2.)The information about sustainability with transportation that surprised me the most is the significant impact that transportation has on greenhouse gas emissions.

3.) I helped my group by contributing to doing parts of the checkpoint and helping put together and gathering resources for the physical component. I am most proud the we actually got everything done.

VISUAL COMPONENT

At a random time in our presentation, we will make loud noises; maybe with the tables, chairs, and/or other items (illustrating an Earthquake). Students/audience will then perform the safety precautions we will explain during an earthquake.

How do the earth systems affect each other?

Earthquakes start out by a disruption in the Geosphere. This usually directly affects the atmosphere by releasing methane into the air and the hydrosphere by causing huge waves.

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

In environmental science, by studying natural hazards, we can better understand how these phenomena work and the threats they pose to humans and the Earth systems.