Environmental Issues

Each response should contain a minimum of 100 words.

QUESTION 1

Students will demonstrate an understanding of one of the environmental issues (i.e. desertification, deforestation, or biofuels) by explaining the issue in their own words.

QUESTION 2

Students will apply the selected issue by discussing the causes and effects of this issue in the context of a specific sub-region or country in Sub-Saharan Africa.

Question 3

Students will identify a potential solution to the selected issue and critically examine that solution by conducting a SWOT analysis.

Strengths (e.g. How does/will this solution address the issue?)

Question 4

Students will identify a potential solution to the selected issue and critically examine that solution by conducting a SWOT analysis.

Weaknesses (e.g. What are the shortcomings/drawbacks of this solution addressing the issue?)

QUESTION 5

Students will identify a potential solution to the selected issue and critically examine that solution by conducting a SWOT analysis.

Opportunities (e.g. Is this a viable solution for the sub-region or country of Sub-Saharan Africa? How would this benefit people there?)

QUESTION 6

Students will identify a potential solution to the selected issue and critically examine that solution by conducting a SWOT analysis.

Threats (e.g. What factors might prevent this solution from being effectively applied in the sub-region or country of Sub-Saharan Africa?)