SELF EVALUATION UNIT IV

 

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1.  What were the three aspects of the assignments I've submitted that I am most proud of?    The three aspects of this assignment that I am most proud of are the human evolution portion, the lab for the events of embryo development and the chapter regarding human population.

2.  What two aspects of my submitted assignments do I believe could have used some improvement?  The thing I think I could have improved on is the posting pictures because some got cut off and then there was the ones that I thought were one thing and they posted as another. 

3.  What do I believe my overall grade should be for this unit?    Again, I think the overall grade should reflect my work and  I believe that I put a lot time and effort into all my work.

4.  How could I perform better in the next unit?  Ahhh, no other unit to do!!  All of the units were a challenge.

 

 

At what moment during this unit did you feel most engaged with the course?  I felt most engaged with the reproduction part of this unit.  Even though you as an individual think you know your body; you learn something new.

At what moment unit did you feel most distanced from the course?  I wasn't really interested in the evolution, but to my surprise it was very interesting.

What action that anyone (teacher or student) took during this unit that find most affirming and helpful?  I was frustrated with the demographic lab, but you helped by answering my emails!!!  Also, a student took the time to answer on ning. 

What action that anyone (teacher or student) took during this unit did you find most puzzling or confusing?  I didn't find anything puzzling or confusing.

What about this unit surprised you the most? (This could be something about your own reactions to the course, something that someone did, or anything else that occurs     When I was having a problem with the simulator, I was so happy that I finally figured out what was happening and finished the lab for the unit!!!

ETHICAL ISSUE UNIT IV HUMAN CONSUMPTION & FERTILITY

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The article for this assignment was enlightening.  I don't think people actually "think" about how we as individuals consume energy.  I really never thought of it that way.   Also, our energy consumption in contrast to fertility.  I guess you could say the more production of humans involves more energy consumption.   When I think of third world countries, I think of their fertility rate because in some countries it is out of control.

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These images of the children above are scary.  I think that some third world countries need education for birth control.  Even though, in the article for this assignment stated that Americans are the biggest energy consumers, there is something to be said for these countries because they don't have the resources to feed the children.  I think this whole thing about energy consumption and how it is being used is a viscous cycle.  There are thousands suffering.  There are a lot of proposals coming out on how we need to conserve, go green, and make better choices.  Is it too late??!!  I don't think so.  I think that we can pitch in and try and do our best to conserve energy.  The article for this assignment was a lot more in depth, but when I think of energy conservation I think of ways I, my self and my family can do our part.  I think that is where it has to start.  Each person doing their own thing to conserve.  As for the third world countries and the less fortunate, they need education on how things work; how they as individuals consume energy.  I think education is key to energy conservation!   I am sure that there is no "one" real solution, but one at a time, these solutions can be tested and maybe even perfected.

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The human population, on a molecular level, consume energy?!!!  Surprising, because we are made up of chemicals; these chemicals interact with other chemicals.  Another amazing piece of information.    I really think we, as a country are moving in the right direction when it comes to resolve for poor energy use and fertility.    Nothing happens over night, but in time things will change little by little and every little bit makes a difference.

HUMAN POPULATION DEMOGRAPHIC LAB

HUMAN POPULATION DEMOGRAPHICS LAB WRITE-UP
This is the simulator you'll use for your lab write-up.  It's a simple, but very powerful, way to see how population change depends on current population age distribution, along with reproductive and death rates.  Your book also has a very good section on demographics.
The key to using the simulator is to open the "Options" button for each population comparison box.  Select the first pull-down option under "Options" "Select Region/Country for Simulation."   This will open a world map where you can select a particular country or region of the world and see its current population structure and then simulate its future population growth based on current statistics.  PLEASE DO THE FOLLOWING:
1.  Choose the entire World for the upper simulation.  Run the simulation out to the year 2050 (as far as it goes).
2.  Now choose a country for the lower simulation that has a much lower fertility rate than the entire world.  Note if the initial population structure is different, and how.  Then run the simulation out to year 2050.
3.  Grab this screen shot and save it to post to your blog.
4.  Repeat the same steps, but for a region or country with a much higher fertility rate than the entire world.
FOR YOUR WRITE-UP:
Post the two screen shots:  one should have the world simulation compared with a lower fertility rate country or region; one should have the world simulation compared with a higher fertility rate country or region.
Answer the following questions:
1.  What was your high fertility rate country and what was its fertility rate?

I choose Afghanistan with the high fertility of 6.4.

 

 

 

2.  What was your low fertility rate country and what was its fertility rate?

I choose Taiwan for the low fertility.  It shows that it on the decline.  The fertility number was 1.8.

 

 

 

 

 

3.  The initial demographic "shape" of your high fertility rate country should have been a pyramid, with high population in young age groups.  Explain why high fertility rate results in a high percentage of young people in the population.  How does this affect future population growth?  It does show the decline of the older population.  Maybe in this particular country people can not seek health care because they can not afford it.  Also, on the up swing of that the younger population is growing because of no birth control.
4.  Your low fertility rate country might have had a more oval-shaped curve with high population in middle age groups.  This is especially exaggerated if the fertility rate is below 2.00.  Explain why low fertility rate leads to lots of middle-aged people.  I believe this leads to higher middle aged people because it could be due to malnutrition of the children, no proper prenatal care, and poverty.
5.  Write ten adjectives or descriptive phrases for what you might expect life, people's attitudes, conditions on the streets, etc. will be like in each of those situations.  Imagine a situation with lots of middle-aged and older people in the population and write ten quick "brain-storm" descriptors for you think it would be like (Prescott, Arizona?).  Then do the same for a situation with lots of children in the population.    I think a lot of areas are becoming just middle aged or elderly because of retirement places to live.  The way the economy is going I believe less people are having children and the area you live in does make a difference.  Some people may be living in poverty while others are just making ends meet.   I think Prescott, Arizona is a retirement community because of the mild winters.  This will lead to higher elderly and less children.  When people are raising children they want to live in a community that has children their kids age.   Its an interesting world we live in and is amazing how the countries differ in population.
To get full credit for this lab (20 points), you just have to post the two screen shots and answer all the questions.