I learned a lot from the making of this documentary. I learned more about Global Warming by all the research we did in class. I learned about edublogs and how to actually blog in the process of making this Documentary. I learned how to create a segment and to edit the video clips. So the making of this Documentary has had a positive effect on my high school experience.
The document has gone good so far. The street interviews were interesting to see everyone elses view on Global Warming. The research which showed everyone more than they already knew. It has been a lot of work so far but it has been rewarding. Our group is just waiting to see the final product, so we can appreciate how much jard work we put into it.
Segment Thesis
Due to the increase in climate change, the effects of global warming are becoming more apparent in the societal and ecological aspects of life.
Documentary Thesis
Global warming is a serious climate crisis and its growing threat against society, the environment, and future generations have caused a need of awareness.
Our group did street interviews one day down the street from our school. My group got a total of 6 interviews when we were down there. We met some people who were knowledgeable on the topic and some who knew very little. But overall it was successful in getting information. So it was a good idea to go get street interviews of people to see different opinions.
A car emitting gas.
Products that consume gas.
Factories that release gas into the air.
The pollution in China.
The extinction of animals.
These would be good visual metaphors to show the affects of Global Warming and how people are helping to increase the carbon in the air.
Effects of Global Warming
Environmental Effects
Effects on Health
Conclusion
On Feb. 2, 2007 the United Nations scientific panel studied climate change and said it was not completely natural causes that are effecting the Earth’s climate. That humans have had some affect to the Earth’s changes over the years. The increased carbon dioxide is being cause by smokestacks, tailpipes, and the burning of forests have greatly contributed to this. Growing rates of carbon have always been with the Earth since the very beginning but there has been a major increase since humans have become industrialized.
This is a good article since it shows that whoever wrote this has looked at a lot of facts. But humans are not the only cause to the raise in Global Warming it has always been a natural thing. Especially with the increase of car use in China, has polluted a lot of the air .
This is the script for my expert interview.
Hi my name is Chris Jones and I am a student form Parkway North Highschool. We are currently working on a Documentary about Global Warming. I would like to know if you have time that we could set up an interview. The interview would take approximatly 20-30 minutes. We could meet anywhere that would be convienient. What day are you available adn at what time? Some questions would be: What is your opinion on the effects of Global Warming? Do you think Global Warming in a serious issue that the world needs to think about?.
What is your opinion on the effects of global warming?
From your perspective, what issues or effects (i.e., environmental, political, economic, cultural, social) do you feel are the most important? Why?
What do you feel the Local Government can do? U.S. government?
Do you think Global Warming is a serious issue that the world needs to think about?
How do you personally feel global warming should be dealt with (if they believe it is a serious climate crisis)?
Have you made any changes to your home (solar panels, light bulbs, cars) to reduce your carbon emissions?
Do you know what the average carbon emission is for a regular person? How about yourself?
http://www.carboncounter.org
Do you plan to change your ways in order to reduce your total carbon emissions?
In April 2007 EPA (Environmental Protection Agency) was sued by officials of 18 states. They are suing EPA over the inactivity in the Global Warming threat. The EPA’s failure to act in the face of these incontestable dangers is a shameful dereliction of duty,” Massachusetts Attorney General Martha Coakley said. The petition wants to have the government force EPA to act within 60 days on Global Warming. EPA says that they want to start a good foundation so they can lay down laws restricting carbon emissions. But others say that they are standing in the way of others efforts. Some officials are saying that the inactivity of EPA has the window of opportunity closing a little more each day for a solution.
I can agree with this article because the people have not seen much action being made by EPA. The carbon emissions have been increasing at a steady pace for a while and there has been little improvement. This improvement has been made by people who have been changing their lifestyles rather than mass changes within the populace.
