A journal entry is a 400 word personal reflection on the topic under discussion. The three journal assignments for this course make up 10% of the final grade. This journal assignment is due on the date shown in the course schedule. Journals may be submitted up to 24 hours after the deadline with a 20% deduction in grade. A high similarity score from Turnitin (>25%) will result in the rejection of the essay. Quotations are included in the 25% similarity score. A student may resubmit the essay within 24 hours for grading with a 20% late deduction. Failure to submit your assignment to Turnitin will result in an automatic 0 grade for the journal assignment.

The topic for Journal Assignment #1 is a Reflection on TED Talk titled Nature is Everywhere, we just need to learn to see it (Links to an external site.) by Emma Marris

Consider and reflect on the following after viewing the video:

What is the central argument that Ms. Marris makes in her talk?
When you think of Nature, what do you think of? Bill McKibbens notion of Nature, separate and untouched by humankind, or Ms. Marriss idea?
Why does Ms. Marris argue that the vacant lot is more wild than a National Park? Why might children get more engaged with Nature in the vacant lot?
Why does Ms. Marris believe that it is important to avoid stealing Nature from children?
Has this talk caused you to think of Nature differently?