Write an essay about how the sciences of physics and/or chemistry (e.g. thermodynamics, heat, energy, molecular bonds, radiation) underlie climate and earth science.

Write an essay about how the sciences of physics and/or chemistry (e.g. thermodynamics, heat, energy, molecular bonds, radiation) underlie climate and earth science. As an example select a climate science phenomenon or theory and explain the physics and or chemistry behind it and vice versa, how physics and/or chemistry explain climate phenomenon or theory. Alternative or supplemental essay approach: explain how climate science extends or deepens your understanding of the physics and chemistry you learned in previous courses in college or high school.

Laudato Si. Provide an example where Pope Francis has demonstrated interpersonal and ethical literacy and system thinking in his discussion of water and climate change in the Laudato Si. Explain how the writing was effective by directly referring to and citing the Psychology of Climate Change Communication Guide and/or Chapter 14 AMS Textbook. Explain and/or cite an aspect of the science of water and climate change in your essay.

Part c – is a reflective section about 500 words

Demonstrate the breadth and depth of what you have learned in this class including the development of your sustainability competencies (esp. System thinking, interpersonal literacy (e.g., science [e.g. communications]). Evaluation according to Reflection Rubric. Recommend reviewing before and after finishing your first draft to improve your essay for grading.
a. Demonstrate what you have learned in the course so far (and connected with what you know from outside the class). Include the most valuable insights and take-aways.
b. Identify one or more scientific uncertainties or unknowns in climate science and explain how you understand it and can explain to others.
c. What unanswered questions do you have on Climate and Climate Change at this time?

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