AY Honor Climate Science - Advanced

Climate Science - Advanced

Skill Level

3

Year

2019

Version

22.12.2024

Approval authority

North American Division

Overview

Define your own research project related to climate science and then carry it out. Learn what is being done to combat climate change, and which strategies are most likely to be effective.

The Challenging Part

The most challenging requirement of this honor is probably this:

8. Individually or as a group, complete one of the following:

a. Create a model of a water harvesting system. Prepare and give an oral presentation to a group, presenting your model, its effectiveness, and the local laws concerning gathering rain water.

b. Visit a park, museum, science center, or other facility that employs eco-conscious practices. Take a tour, talk to an employee, or in some other way learn about and evaluate the features you see.