Upcoming Assignment - Module 3: Nine Square Activity

 

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Nine Square Activity

During this semester, you will have the opportunity to choose which activities you would like to complete. We call this the Nine Square activity because each week you can select among 9 different options! See the Nine Square table below for brief descriptions of the options. Choose ONE of them to do this week.

Please Note:  The Nine Square activities will give you the opportunity take some control of what and how you are learning and to explore a variety of different topics in a variety of different ways. The only catch is that you need to try each one of the options at least once during the term. Detailed instruction is included in the link below to explain exactly what is required in each activity.  I would suggest that you plan ahead for some of these activities since you may want to start earlier to be able to accomplish the goals of the activity.

We will post this Nine Square reminder at the beginning of each week to remind you to begin thinking about what you want to do for upcoming weeks. The one you selected for that week will be due by midnight on Saturday. The link for you to turn in the activity is listed as an assignment at the end of each module.

You will need to look over the detailed instructions for the 9 square to make sure you are preparing and submitting the correct pieces for each activity. Please make sure you follow the link below to make sure you have all the needed information.

Click here for Detailed Instructions for Each Activity Download Click here for Detailed Instructions for Each Activity

Survey

From the module this week, select a topic that is of interest to you. Develop a eight-question survey to measure others’ opinions in this area. Create a graph or diagram showing your findings.

Interview

Find someone who works in the topic area of the module this week and interview them to determine what their job is like. 

 

Make a Video or Podcast (to explain a concept.

Select an area of interest from the topic area for the module this week. Create a video or podcast explaining the topic. Assume you are making a presentation to a group that knows nothing about it.

 

Make a Poster/Infographic

Select an area of interest from the topic area of the module this week and create a poster or infographic describing it for someone not familiar with the topic.

Write a Letter to a Congressman or Political Group

Select a topic from this module that you feel passionate about. Write a letter to your congressman expressing your feelings and what action you would like to see the government take.

Write a Research Paper 

Choose a specific topic from the module this week and determine a specific question you have about the topic. Research the topic and then write a three-page paper outlining your findings. 

Design or Complete an Experiment (Scientific Method)

Using the scientific method, develop a hypothesis regarding an environmental issue related to the module and design a simple experiment to test it.

Write a Position Paper 

Choose a controversial environmental issue that is related to the module and explore the arguments on both sides of the controversy.

Do a Service-Learning Activity

Spend some time volunteering in some way that fits the theme of the course.