Unit Essential Questions: Our resources are very valuable because we utilize them as much as possible. We depend on them so much that they are now considered necessities. Biodiversity is also needed to live sustainably because it stabilizes our ecosystems. We depend on different places and things to survive.

We affect the earth in more ways than we think. The atmosphere can be affected by the fossil fuels we burn, deforestation, and carbon emissions. We mess with the geosphere through deforestation, infrastructure, and more. The hydrosphere are its organisms are affected by our pollution, littering, overfishing, etc.

Better transportation options/decisions, no fast fashion, more consideration for the environment in homes, and food transparency (morally).

Reflection Questions: For my topic (clothing) it made me realize more of the dangers of fast fashion and fashion as a whole. I knew fast fashion because of sweatshops and things like that but the fact that it is one of the leading reasons for pollution is another reason to slow it down if not for morality but for the environment. I also learned that if leaders and business owners sat down like us to come up with plans to make these businesses more sustainable, big changes could be made.

When I was doing research I was surprised at how many effects fast fashion had. I made a pros and cons list and the difference in length was disappointing. I didn’t know they used so many fossil fuels and oils just for clothes.

I did the slides and helped with the checkpoints. Unfortunately, I didn’t communicate with my group much but despite that, I think we did a solid job. I’m happy to have learned about this so I can make changes to my shopping habits.

Unit Essential Questions:

I see so much value in biodiversity and the natural resources on the earth. When something is endangered, it takes a lot to nurse it back to normality. There should be so many more laws protecting animal life and the environments and resources that they rely on. Most things that we do alter the earth’s natural systems, namely things that require energy that likely comes from powerplants run on the burning of fossil fuels. Individuals, communities and nations can live more sustainably by being mindful of how their actions affect the planet. If everyone made an effort to reduce their own carbon footprint, then there would be a significant reduction in carbon emissions in the world.

Reflection Questions:

This project helped me better understand how sustainable clothing is sourced as well as why it is so much more expensive to produce sustainable clothing. Something that surprised me the most was that there weren’t businesses like ours. If more clothing brands sourced more sustainable materials or recycled clothing it would really help. It just seems so simple to me.

I made the slideshow, I reached out to my group members, I came up with the name for our business and I came up with our business plan. I was proud of our overall idea. I think that it could have been better executed but I think we had a good idea.

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Unit Essential Questions:

What value do we see in the biodiversity and natural resources of the Earth? Many species help their environment thrive through what they carry, reproduce or bring.

What human actions are associated with altering Earth’s natural systems? Burning fossil fuels, deforestation, transportation and farming livestock.

How can individuals, communities, and or nations live more sustainably? People can use reusable things more and focus on the quality rather than rushed, or incomplete processes/choices that only benefit a few rather than an entire unit.

Reflection Questions:

How did this project deepen your understanding of sustainability? I now understand how significant clothes can really be especially when made properly and the importance of their production speed rates.

What information surprised you most? Why? I was mostly surprised at what the clothing industry mostly uses to make clothes (animals and plants of the biosphere). I didn’t know this previously!

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

Contributing to my groups project I helped design the blueprint of our physical model, and found sustainable practices for our business. In our physical model I came up with the idea for the flags and what could be seen outside the windows before walking in. I was mostly proud of my group’s effort and staying on task.

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

• The value we see in the biodiversity and and natural resources of the earth could consist of essential ecosystem services, economic benefits, and cultural significance

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

• deforestation, pollution, over consumption of resources, and climate change from greenhouse gas emissions

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

• We can live more sustainably by conserving resources, reducing waste, utilizing renewable energy, and promoting sustainable practices in consumption and production.

Reflection Questions:

How did this project deepen your understanding of sustainability?

• This project deepened my understanding of sustainability by highlighting the effect and impacts of human activities on the environment

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

• Learning about the degradation caused by certain activities such as mining and agriculture, surprised me the most because these activities are involved in so many industries yet they are so bad for the environment.

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

• I contributed to our group project by fact checking, researching and making the slide show. I was very proud of how our model and slide show turned out. I was also proud of the idea we came up with.

Unit Essential Questions: What value do we see in the biodiversity and natural resources of the earth? Biodiversity and natural resources offer a wide range of invaluable benefits to humanity. They provide essential ecosystem services like air and water purification, contribute to medical advancements through medicinal resources, ensure genetic diversity for resilience, hold cultural and spiritual significance, drive economic activities, attract tourism, mitigate climate change, and regulate nutrient cycles. Protecting and conserving these resources are vital for sustaining ecosystems, societies, and future generations. What human actions are associated with altering earth’s natural systems? Human activities like deforestation, pollution, overfishing, climate change, unsustainable agriculture, urbanization, invasive species, water mismanagement, waste generation, and mining have significantly altered Earth’s natural systems, leading to biodiversity loss, habitat destruction, and environmental degradation. Solutions involve adopting sustainable practices, conserving resources, protecting ecosystems, and mitigating climate change. How can individuals, communities and or nations live more sustainably? Individuals, communities, and nations can live more sustainably by reducing consumption, conserving energy, minimizing waste, and supporting sustainable practices. This includes promoting conservation efforts, adopting eco-friendly transportation options, and advocating for policy changes that prioritize environmental sustainability. By embracing these actions collectively, we can work towards a more sustainable future for generations to come. Reflection Questions: How did this project deepen your understanding of sustainability? This project even though it may seem like I didn’t do anything for it I did find out multiple facts like sustainable practices can help mitigate climate change by reducing greenhouse gas emissions, promoting renewable energy, and enhancing energy efficiency and sustainable agriculture practices, such as organic farming and agroecology, aim to minimize environmental impacts, preserve soil health, and promote biodiversity. What information about your chosen industry surprised you most? Why? Something that surprised me the most was the fact that palm trees didn’t produce a lot of oxygen so it was safe to cut them down but it was also smart coming up with the whole planting two more because at the end of the day even though it doesn’t produce much it still is something. Another thing that I found interesting was the whole palm oil and cupcakes because I’m just big backed. How did you contribute to your groups project? Provide specific examples. What were you proud of, in terms of your overall project? Like I mentioned before I wasn’t able to help out a lot because I was taken out of class due to volleyball or mini-course meetings/grading but I did throw out some ideas and help where I was told to help and that was it because I wasn’t shared into anything or told anything. I don’t have access to the slides or any pictures.

Unit Essential Questions:

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

• These very essential resources give us the necessities to survive, such as water, food and clean air.

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

• We contribute to climate change by participating in activities like overfishing, deforestation, pollution, and habitat destruction. The Earth’s natural cycles and wildlife are disrupted by this.

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

• We can plant trees, recycle, use public transportation. In addition we can turn off the water and electricity when not in use and take shorter showers.

Reflection Questions:

How did this project deepen your understanding of sustainability?

• Throughout this project I have notice that there are so many more ways that sustainability could be done. I feel like I have always known about the electric cars, and clothing but it helped me be able to see the actual process around it. However it did also make me realize how expensive it will be to do so.

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

• The most that surprised me was founding out about all the little things throughout healthcare that seem obvious to use were not being used.

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

• I came up with the idea of putting the solar on top and also creating the hospital idea. As small and unrealistic they are, I am proud of the solar panels on top.

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

We see healthy ecosystems help to maintain the Earth’s natural Process.

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

Us burning fossil fuels and throwing trash into the sea.

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

To limit using factories that can pollute the air and start using renewable resources to live more sustainable.

Reflection Questions:

How did this project deepen your understanding of sustainability?

This deepened my understanding by looking at the food industry to see how sustainable it is but in reality it’s kind of in the middle.

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

Finding out that the food industry is actually sustainable based on how you use certain products to create a food business that can be sustainable.

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

I collected the items for our physical model and also made the slides. I was proud of the slides more than the physical model as the physical model isn’t finished but the slides showed off how I would think a food business should be sustainable.

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

We as the dominant species have a right and duty to keep the world in balance, Mankind has risen to the top and therefore must keep things in balance. Every living person can make a difference when we work together, every community can work together, and every nation can work together. If we all collectively made an effort, the world would be a better place as a whole, even if you only can contribute a little bit, that little bit still adds to the movement overall. If each person decides to recycle just this once, or throw their trash away properly that helps the community. If each community decides to clean up their trash, that helps their area more, and so forth and so on until nationwide we all assist in improving the environment.

Unit Essential Questions: 1. The value that we see in biodiversity and the natural resources of the Earth is that it makes healthy ecosystems that help maintain Earth’s natural process. 2. Human actions that are associated with altering Earth’s natural systems are 3. Communities/nations/individuals can live more sustainably by reusing recyclable materials.

Reflections Questions: 1. Not only my project but other people’s projects depend on my understanding of sustainability by showing me ways different industries can change their original ways of creating their products to more sustainable ways. 2. One thing I found interesting about my industry is that the fashion industry releases an estimated 1.2 billion tonnes of carbon dioxide annually
3. I contributed to the project by helping with the checkpoints. One thing I am proud of about our project is the physical model, I think it came out well.