Sample Essay Questions

Early Childhood Development and Curriculum Select an age group of young children (0-2, 3-5, 6-8). Using your text and at least one additional resource, describe how developmental characteristics of this group influence curriculum decisions to best meet their needs and interests. Be sure to address the following areas of development: Physical, Socio-Emotional, and Cognitive. Within […]

Teaching Philosophy and Curriculum Review the major curriculum models and approaches discussed in the chapters this week (e.g. Montessori, Reggio Emilia, Creative Curriculum, etc.). Which model/approach most closely matches your own teaching philosophy? Explain why. Then, suppose that you have started a new teaching position and the curriculum you have been asked to use differs […]

American families have undergone many changes since 1900. What changes to the American family do you believe will be the most advantageous to children? Which will be the least advantageous? What reasons do you have to believe your opinions on this are correct?

Discuss the benefits of purchasing sustainable products within educational establishments. Your response must be at least 200 words in length. All sources used, including the textbook, must be referenced. Paraphrased and/or quoted materials must have accompanying in-text and reference citations in APA format.

Explain how environmental protection can enhance economic well-being. Your response must be at least 200 words in length. All sources must be referenced. Paraphrased and/or quoted materials must have accompanying in-text and reference citations in APA format.

  Attached are 5 articles dealing with bottled water. Please answer the follwing questions using the articles must be 1-2 page paper, using APA format. Based on what you have read, do you believe that pollution standards should be established for bottled water? What arguments most influenced your decision? How would you explain your position […]

The Internet is a powerful tool that provides the ability to monitor natural phenomena and disasters that happen all over planet Earth. In this assignment, you will research resources available on the Internet for monitoring natural phenomena including earthquakes, volcanoes, tsunamis, global climate, and weather. Based on your research, do the following: Identify a minimum […]

Review Figures 3-11 and 3-12 in Chapter 3 of Environmental Science. The figures show a flow diagram of root causes of environmental issues. Select one root cause that you agree with and one root cause that you disagree with. In 200 to 300 words, describe how your selections are threats to environmental sustainability. Explain why […]

The Global Harmonization System of Classification and Labeling of Chemical Substances (GHS) has been adopted by the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) and the Department of Transportation (DOT). 200 word minimum w/cited references.. Describe what GHS is. In your opinion, what are the benefits and drawbacks of this system?

Please describe two instances of intentional, and two instances of unintentional, environmental injustice described in the reading. Think back to your own experiences and identify at least one personal encounter you have had with environmental injustice. Which of the examples from the reading resonated most with you, given your own experience?