A website can be an important communication channel to campaign for an issue/cause and showcase your
knowledge, experience and findings on a topic in the field of environmental science. Websites serve as an
informational platform, with a specific purpose and intended audience while also being attractive and appealing
to readers.
Summative Task:
You will design a online website to educate the public on a prominent environmental issue by making
connections to our 5 units; Human Impact on the Environment, Human Health and the Environment, Energy
Conservation, Natural Resource Science and Management and The safe and Environmentally Responsible
Workplace.
You make choose your own researched topic and email your instructor for approval, OR you can choose from
the sample list below:
1) Climate Change
2) Species Extinction
3) Waste Management
4) Disaster Mitigation
5) Deforestation
6) Exploitation of natural resources
7) Oil Spills
8) Genetically modified food
Website Title: Climate Change: The Big Picture
Website Purpose: This website is designed to educate the public about climate change, its causes, and its effects. The website will also provide information on what individuals can do to help mitigate climate change.
Website Audience: The website is intended for a general audience, but it will be of particular interest to people who are concerned about the environment and climate change.
Website Content: The website will include the following content:
Website Design: The website will be designed to be informative and easy to use. The website will use clear and concise language, and it will include illustrations and photos to help illustrate the concepts. The website will also be mobile-friendly.
Website Promotion: The website will be promoted through social media, email marketing, and search engine optimization. The website will also be linked to from other environmental websites and organizations.
Website Evaluation: The website will be evaluated based on the following criteria:
Conclusion: This website will provide the public with information about climate change, its causes, and its effects. The website will also provide information on what individuals can do to help mitigate climate change. The website is designed to be informative and easy to use, and it will be promoted through social media, email marketing, and search engine optimization.