One of the MANDATORY assignments for this class is an Environmental Student Action Plan. This is a TWO page minimum, SIX page maximum, double spaced plan written individually by you. Word of advice- I have seen VERY FEW TWO page plans that scored the maximum amount of points for this assignment. The paper should address how you view nature and ecological integrity. Do you value nature or take it for granted?The purpose of the Student Action Plan is to allow you to look at yourself, evaluate how you use resources, how your use of resources affects others and most importantly, what role you will play in helping make the planet better for all living things. What actions will you take?The assignment is not difficult. I want you to be honest and truthful. If you plan on doing nothing, tell me that, BUT TELL ME WHY. I would question why you took this class in the first place, but I will respect your position if you can tell me why you decided to not take action.Your plan should answer the following questions:1) What is your view of Nature? Do you put value in it? Why or why not?2) How do you use resources? Make a list of the resources you use each and every day. Are they renewable or non renewable? Tell me why it is important to be able to determine and understand this.3) Based on your use of resources, is your carbon footprint positive to the environment, negative or neutral? Make sure to state why.4) How does your use of resources affect other living things and others around the world?5) What are your sustainability goals? What can you do to be kinder to the environment? What can you do?6) What is your timeline? When will you start and specifically what will you do?

PLEASE SEPARATE EACH ASSIGNMENTSlide Presentation, Plastic BagsIn a 1-2 page paper, using APA-style formatting, discuss three things you learned from the slide presentation on plastic bags? If you were given the opportunity to address the public-at-large, what would be your recommendation regarding the use of plastic bags? In your closing remarks, include a short catchy phase, slogan, poem, or any other creative statement to emphasize your point of view.Week 8Here is where you will submit your final project that you were introduced to in week 6, please review the instructions below and submit the project when you are finished by the due date.Your final project should be creative and interesting, and should be a minimum of 6 pages in length not to exceed 8 pages and you will use APA style formatting. It should be well-organized and demonstrate an orderly flow of information that clearly addresses the subject chosen.You should incorporate the following elements in the project:Problem identification: Clearly indicate the issue you will discuss and the influence this problem has on land, air, water resources, plant life, animal life, and human societies. Discuss the long-term effects this problem will continue to create without a comprehensive solution. The problem can be of local, national, or global scope.Solutions currently implemented: Discuss how the issue has been addressed historically. Determine the courses of action taken in science, technology, political and economic systems, laws and regulations, community-based initiatives, education, and so forth. Review the successes and limitations of these actions.Recommendations: Explain the actions that you believe need to be developed and implemented to accomplish change. Discuss your solution from multiple perspectives, such as educational, legislative, scientific, technological, economic, and other points of view.In addition you should cite at least three other credible sources. Put these on your last page as works cited. You are cautioned to check out internet sources. The web abounds with junk science that is totally unreliable. Be sure to cross check your sources.

Watching the video: and answer the following question. What is an IAS? Give at least five examples discussed in the video. What makes IAS successful? What damages can they cause? What are the methods to control them that are shown in the video? How does Biocontrol work