Essay Assignment
Write an essay that addresses each question below. For each Question, the essay should be at least 300 to 350 words.
1. Identify a Federal agency that particularly impressed you with their environmental involvement. Describe the program(s) of interest and why you think it is especially good for our natural resources. To receive full credit, prepare a fully developed essay response using your own words, and provide citations.
2. Describe a controversial environmental issue currently within the responsibility of a Federal agency you reviewed in this course. Identify the Federal agency involved, describe the controversy, and then explain your position on the issue. Do you feel the agency is handling the controversial issue well (or not) and why?
3. Describe an environmental issue that you believe the Trump administration should champion. It can be one that is not yet being managed by the Federal government or one that is but warrants an elevated interest by the government.
4. Imagine that you are now an employee of one of the Federal agencies you have studied this semester. You have been asked to make a presentation to a class of 5th graders on your agency. First, identify the agency you have chosen. Then, give details on what you would cover in the presentation, including facts about the agency, any activities you would have them do, handouts you would make/distribute, and anything else you would present to them. Be creative! (And, as always, cite your sources)
Format your assignment according to the give formatting requirements:
1. The answer must be double spaced, typed, using Times New Roman font (size 12), with one-inch margins on all sides.
2. The response also includes a cover page containing the title of the assignment, the course title, the student's name, and the date. The cover page is not included in the required page length.
3. Also include a reference page. The references and Citations should follow APA format. The reference page is not included in the required page length.