Explain how the built environment is affecting the natural sphere you are discussing.

Assignment Question

Written Report: Submit a 6- 7 page written report, which includes one photo essay concept per page, a map and the reflection. Submit this report as PDF file. Regardless of the format you choose, you will still analyze the 4 concepts from a variety of locations within your city. All components (4 Concept Analyses, Map and Reflection) are still required Each Concept will be presented with a minimum of 1 color photo from each concept, field data and analysis. Note: If you select to present a multimedia format as your deliverable, you may include short field videos instead of pictures. Concept Corresponding Course Module Concept 1: Hydrology Module 2 Concept 2: Atmosphere Modules 3 or 4 Concept 3: Biosphere Modules 5 or 6 Concept 4: Lithosphere- Hazards Module 7 You MUST take the pictures/ short field videos yourself during the current semester. You may NOT copy pictures or videos from the internet. Photos must be taken in a variety of locations within the city of your choice. Do not take photos while you are operating a moving vehicle or in any other unsafe conditions.

The Field Data: should include a descriptive title, the location of the photo, and the date the photo was taken. Examples of acceptable location descriptions include: Tustin Metrolink Parking Structure, Level 2 1400 block of Rolling Hills Dr., Fullerton 33.580867, -117.849799, Crystal Cove State Beach Near the corner of N Cannon St. and E Cliffway Dr., North Tustin 1380 S. Beach Blvd., La Habra Each Analysis section will include an explanation of the concept and a detailed analysis of how the photo represents the concept. Each analysis should be one to two paragraphs in length and include at least 2 key terms related to the concept within the analysis. If the meaning of each term is not inferred based on the context of your analysis, then you need to include a definition for one or both terms. The key terms should be highlighted or underlined. Remember to explain how the built environment is affecting the natural sphere you are discussing.

The Map will include where you took each picture. This can be an interactive map or a static map. See example on Helpful Hints page. The Reflection section will include one to two pages reflecting on your experience with the photo essay project. Things to consider: Did it help you to better understand the concepts covered in class? What would you do differently if you completed this project again? Will you now look at your environment differently? Specifically, do you notice interactions between the built and natural environment more now than you did prior to taking the class? Did you appreciate getting to choose the format of your project? Why or Why not? Was the format you selected an effective way to present your findings? If yes, why? If not, what would be a better method? Are there other formats not listed that you would recommend?

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