For this Guided Discussion, you will revisit a documentary video introduced in Module 13 and respond to a discussion prompt that addresses key questions regarding sea level rise adaptation planning on the North Carolina coast. You will also be required to comment on a classmate’s post.
To begin, review Effects of Rising Sea Level on Coastal North Carolina - "Sea Change" [1] (21:53 minutes). This WRAL documentary covers the issues faced by the Outer Banks beach communities of Nags Head and Rodanthe and communities to the east on the mainland in Hyde County, NC, including Swan Quarter, where low-elevation agricultural land (1-2 ft above sea level) experiences frequent storm surge flooding and saltwater intrusion.
After reviewing the WRAL documentary, write a response to the following prompt:
Using the points of view of at least two of the people who appear in the video, construct a future scenario for one of the communities featured in which sea level rise adaptation measures are used. Reference sea level rise projections for 2050 and 2100 in your scenario. You should incorporate structural and non-structural adaptation measures mentioned in the video and other measures you have read about that seem appropriate for the geographic location and situation. Your scenario should be based on the evidence presented in the video and other sources. Please cite your sources (see rubric).
The grading rubric will help you understand what constitutes an appropriate level of participation on your part. The instructor reserves the right to not award any credit (including points for timing and interaction) if the content of the posts, however on-time they may be, are off-topic, offensive, or otherwise inappropriate. Such posts may be deleted at any time by the instructor as well.
Content | Addresses all facets of the assigned discussion prompt, with accurate supporting detail where necessary. Response post is at least 200-400 words of substantive content addressing the prompt. Posts are appropriately cited as needed. To earn full credit in this category, your comments and replies to classmates must demonstrate thoughtful consideration of the topic and go well beyond, "I agree with you." | 6 Points |
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Formatting and Mechanics | Posts should be edited and cited appropriately as needed. While a discussion forum has an informal tone, please refrain from foul or offensive language, texting abbreviations, etc. | 2 points |
Timing | This assignment is deliberately structured to allow you to participate throughout the week. Your initial response to the statement should be shared by 11:59 p.m. on Tuesday and your response to at least one other classmate by 11:59 p.m. on Thursday to allow for authentic discussion to occur. | 2 points |