Assignment+1



Welcome to the first assignment for Miss Miele's wiki. Below you will find the instructions for the assignment. Once you have completed the assignment you can submit your summary on the discussion board. Your summary should be a reflection on the assignment. It should point out information you learned, how you feel about what you've learned, and questions you might have on the topic. It should be at least one paragraph.

__YOUR MISSION__: IT'S NOT TOO LATE! LEARN MORE ABOUT HOW YOU CAN MAKE A DIFFERENCE AND SAVE EARTH!


 * Assignment #1:**
 * __Purpose__**: The purpose of this assignment is to help you understand the consequences of human activities and how it affects Earth.

1. View the links "My Environment" and "Calculate Your Impact." 2. You should visit [|My Environment] first. This website is designed to inform you how pollution has specifically changed your environment. You will need to enter your zip code. Then the website will give you a break down that will describe how your air, health, land, and water have been affected by human activities. You will need to create an informative brochure. The goal of this brochure is to notify people living in your area of the type ofenvironment they are living in. Your brochure can be created using Microsoft Office Publisher. If you do not have access to this you can use Microsoft Word to create and informative flyer. The following bullet points will highlight all of the information you will need to include in your brochure:
 * __Directions__**:
 * Make sure to name the types of industries that are located in the area and how many there are.
 * Next, view "MyAir" and click on the icon that reads "Tell me more about the general air quality in my community." This will show you your air quality index report. Based on this information describe the quality of air in your area.
 * Then, view "MyHealth" and click on the types of pollutants found in your area. List the top ten pollutants found in your area and what percentage of the air that pollutant is. Include any other important facts "MyHealth" discloses.
 * Now, view "MyWater" and click on the icon that reads "What are the water conditions in my area." You will need to enter the water body name "Detroit" then click on search. Describe the water conditions in your area.
 * Last, view "MyLand." Describe ways the land in your area is being protected. Are their specific laws that protect the area you live in? Have there been any attempts to clean up the community?
 * To finish your brochure you will need to visit [|Calculate Your Impact]. Follow the instructions given and fill out the survey that is provided. This was designed to show you what actions YOU can take to reduce your impact on the planet. The last part of your brochure should be a list of ways people in your area can make a difference individually.
 * Your brochure should include all of the information highlighted above. It should also be creative and organized.

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