Science Matters and Introduction to Sustainability.

Why science Matters

1. Why is it important to use scientific studies as a guide for our choices?

2. What are the different sources of scientific information and which is the

best source and why?

3. List two types of scientific studies and briefly explain each.

4. Give the step of a controlled experiment.

5. Explain each step of a controlled experiment. Know how to apply it to a

scenario.

6. What are the three broad world views we can use in our observations.

Introduction to sustainability

1. Define sustainability, ecological footprint (make sure you look at the

definition in the PowerPoint), carbon footprint, overshoot and biocapacity.

2. What are the three pillars of sustainability and why is it important to

incorporate these three pillars?

3. Name your favorite 6 UN sustainability goals – explain each and say why

you think they are the best 6 goals.

4. What is the Impact equation and each component? Explain the rationale

behind the components of the equation and some limitations of their use.

6. If we want to reduce poverty and thus increase affluence will there always

be a negative impact on the environment?

5. What are some assessment measures for sustainability?

6. What is the Paris agreement? Is it binding or non-binding?

5. Why is it important for us to live sustainably?

6. How can students (you) contribute to increasing sustainability?

7. What is the tragedy of the commons?

8. What is our impact on the different reservoirs, atmosphere, biosphere,