concept map provides a visual diagram of a complex system of interrelated ideas. You start with the main idea (in our case, the idea is the concept of RELIGION). Then you brainstorm sub-concepts of ever smaller levels and connect these ideas with lines to show how they are all interrelated. Concept mapping is a great tool to use as you read a text book and try to make sense out of all the new information you are learning, connecting ideas and building more complexity to the main idea as you go along.It is also a good way to synthesize all that you have learned, grouping related ideas and putting the pieces together. This is what you are being tasked with doing toward the end of your study in this course. But you might want to begin the process early and gradually build (add to) your concept map as you learn. You can continually adjust and readjust it as you go on with your learning.Here are some simple step-by-step instructions for creating a concept mapHere is another set of directions you might find helpfulYou can choose to create your concept map in several ways:By hand (using poster board and markers) (video example)Combine a hand drawn map with images cut from magazines or other print resourcesUse drawing tools on your computer (e.g. PowerPoint - just a single slide, please)Use online tools:bubbl.us ("how to" video) (how to add images to a map created using bubbl.us)text2mindmap ("how to" video)PreziYou can get very creative and artistic with your concept map and have fun!Concept Map Assignment 1. Your concept map for this class will start with the main idea: "RELIGION" or "Religion Is..." or the question: "What Is Religion?" (this is the text that you should put in the central or top bubble of your concept map).2. Base your concept map on what you have learned about religion in this course, to reflect Ninian Smart’s "Seven dimensions" of religion (the major topics for each week of study, of each chapter in the text or video lectures). These should be the major topics in your map.3. Be sure to expand on these major topics with sub-topics and then branch out even further for several minor sub-topics, creating smaller levels or bubbles, each connected to the others in a logically related way. Finally, you should include some specific examples (in words and/or images) from various religions to illustrate or otherwise represent the various aspects of religion.4. Remember, religion is a complex system where no one “dimension” of religion stands alone. So don't forget to show connecting and cross-linking lines to demonstrate the multiple ways that these various ideas all combine as a part of the main idea of what RELIGION is. The lines may have a few connecting phrases as needed (e.g. "...related to a..." or “…as found in…”) but avoid use of complete sentences in any one bubble or line. (a concept map is an image of an idea - a visual tool).for example:the “mythic/narrative dimension” of religion (a major category in your map) might include reference to the sacred texts (a sub-topic) of religions. Examples of this would be the Bible or the Quran. Then there would be other sub-topics such as the different kinds of stories (be they found in written or just oral form). And you can then provide specific examples of each kind of story from various of the world’s religions. However, sacred texts (the books themselves rather than reference to the content) might also be a minor sub-topic under the “material dimension” of religion. So you’d need a line to “cross-link” the same minor topic between two major topics. Think about what else might also be based on the sacred texts that can further cross-link to yet a third or even forth major category (moral codes, for instance).5. Also use color and images to enhance the visual appeal of your map. Color can also help to distinguish the various major topics or levels within your map.6. This can easily get overly complex and confusing to look at, so try to arrive at a suitable balance between being comprehensive yet in a well organized and clear presentation.7. In the end, you will reflect (in your journal) on the best maps submitted by classmates and how you might improve your own map.

CLIMATE CHANGE WRITING ASSIGNMENT on ELsalvador1) Consider the various examples of evidence that show the global climate is changing, and that humans (including their greenhouse emissions) are (at least partly) responsible for this change. The United Nations Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) issue reports detailing how climate change will affect people globally. What causes climate change? Define and explain the Greenhouse Effect. What are the consequences of climate change on the physical environment (i.e. weather, landscape) and humans from a global perspective in the long term especially with increased globalization?2) Climate change, and the resulting rise in sea level, is likely to flood many parts of the world while generating weather extremes like extended droughts and heat waves in other places. You've been randomly assigned a location on the planet - see below. How will climate change affect the physical environment (i.e. weather, landscape) and humans in this region, and how is it already affecting that region? How should the government prepare for these changes, and what kinds of climate change preparedness plans are already in place? 2020SU Climate Change Writing Assignment on EL SALVADORCLIMATE CHANGE WRITING ASSIGNMENT on EL SALVADOR1) Consider the various examples of evidence that show the global climate is changing, and that humans (including their greenhouse emissions) are (at least partly) responsible for this change. The United Nations Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) issue reports detailing how climate change will affect people globally. What causes climate change? Define and explain the Greenhouse Effect. What are the consequences of climate change on the physical environment (i.e. weather, landscape) and humans from a global perspective in the long term especially with increased globalization?2) Climate change, and the resulting rise in sea level, is likely to flood many parts of the world while generating weather extremes like extended droughts and heat waves in other places. You've been randomly assigned a location on the planet - see below. How will climate change affect the physical environment (i.e. weather, landscape) and humans in this region, and how is it already affecting that region? How should the government prepare for these changes, and what kinds of climate change preparedness plans are already in place? note: if you would prefer to change to another of the 6 locations, we can discuss it3) How do global trade and climate change affect each other? What are the socio-economic, political, environmental and demographic implications of industrialization, globalization and climate change, choose one of the following sectors to discuss (agriculture, transportation, energy and manufacturing)? How do these implications influence human activities?4) Many of the world's poorest nations contribute the least to the fossil fuel emissions deemed responsible for climate change, yet these places will bear most of the consequences due to their physical and societal vulnerabilities. Do nations whose emissions contribute the most to climate change have a moral responsibility to pay for the effects of those emissions? And if so, how would they pay, and who would determine the kinds of damages those nations should be responsible for? Explain and discuss your personal and societal ethical concerns, especially in its global, inter-generational and ecological dimensions.GuidancePlease complete the four assignments in one document, answering each essay question individually – so start each of the four questions on a new page.Each essay should be at least 600 words in total (but no more than 800), for a grand total of 2400-3200 words.Think about how you present your work – use tables to make statistics easier to grasp, use diagrams and photos to make concepts easier to grasp. Use spacing, headings and sub-headings to make your work easier to read.Use the resources provided in the Canvas powerpoint (and any other reputable sources you may find to support your arguments -- i.e., from NASA, NOAA or other government agencies, from published scientific journal articles, or from published articles in reputable news sources).BE SURE TO CITE YOUR REFERENCES, both IN the body of your paper and in a bibliography at the end, and use APA style of citation.https://owl.purdue.edu/owl/research_and_citation/apa_style/apa_formatting_and_style_guide/in_text_citations_the_basics.html (Links to an external site.).Your essay should include a minimum of four academic and/or official sources in addition to the course text. No more than 10% of direct quotations in the essay.Please note: Wikipedia, "some person"(s) websites, and magazine and newspaper articles are not academic sources. You should be using journal articles, books, and websites from .edu and .gov sites, written by academics who are well recognized within their fields.