Validating sources

Take two statements from the Terra 2050 Videos and, using web search engines, try to assess their validity.
In order to do this, you must write a short document citing the sources used and the reasons why you arrive at a certain conclusion.
All assignments should include:
- Statement.
- Annotated links with a short discussion on how they tend to prove or disprove the statement.
- A brief analysis of the validity of each source.
- A conclusion that sums up the above.
The assignment must be done in pairs, and submitted to itgs.sass@gmail.com before the end of the lesson today. Do not leave the classroom until you have verified with me that your assignment has arrived in my mailbox.
Criteria for grading include:
- Clarity of presentation, including summarization techniques.
- Quality and depth of the analysis.
- Use of valid sources.

Introductory Class

Our first class consists of a brief presentation of the course syllabus and components followed by a general discussion.

The link to the course syllabus is:

• Click here to access Course Overview

This Power Point presentation, in PDF format, was developed by the Fleming-Ruffner Magnet Center in Roanoke, Virginia.

General Discussion

The second part of our lesson is a general discussion on the effects of technology on society, which is largely the main topic of the course. We will be watching in class three short videos which can be accessed in YouTube:






We will utilize these videos to try to illustrate the dynamics of our course, assignments, and general procedures.