https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7yYok0abi5U

^ link to our PSA video

I chose this topic because I recognize its importance in Philadelphia. With some prior understanding of lead poisoning, I felt more interested to dive deeper. Reflecting on my own experience, I remember the discovery of lead in the paint of my old middle school building during an inspection, which lead to a temporary closure while the issue was being handled. In our project, our goal was to effectively communicate the importance of lead poisoning,using creativity to show how it affects families. looking back, I think that our video presentation could have used more loud and clear speaking. I think the most meaningful part of creating our PSA, was creating resource page at the end, It felt like we were really helping people by giving them somewhere to turn for more info and support.

Unit Essential Questions:

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

• Biodiversity and natural resources benefit humans by providing ecological services, economic opportunities, cultural significance, and scientific knowledge.

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

• Human activities like deforestation, pollution, overfishing, and climate change are disrupting Earth’s natural systems.

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

• To live sustainably, people, communities, and nations should focus on adopting renewable energy, practicing sustainable consumption, conserving water, protecting ecosystems, promoting sustainable agriculture, and raising awareness about sustainability.

Reflection Questions:

How did this project deepen your understanding of sustainability?

• It has made me look at the bigger picture more often, and to think about how something affects everyone and not just me.

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

• Mainly that the food industry generates more than 1.3 trillion dollars worth of food in a year, and we still have major problems like world hunger and stuff.

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

• I worked with my group members on the checkpoints, and I also contributed money towards building our 3D model and I also help out with actually building it as well.

How do the earth systems affect each other?

Earths systems affect each other by impacting one another. Without one system the other system can’t happen, they need each other in order to be able to happen.The atmosphere impacts climate and weather, the hydrosphere shapes the land and gets affected by it, and the geosphere releases gases and minerals that affect the atmosphere and finally the biosphere that includes all life, relies on these processes for resources and contributes to their operation.

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

Understanding environmental science can help us handle natural disasters by being able to prepare in advance by having previous knowledge about the earths systems.The more knowledge we have the more chances and possibilities there are for us to be able to predict and use our resources accordingly. Having the right understanding and knowledge could also possibly help us reduce the damage that natural disasters usually cause to the environment or maybe help us prevent them.