ENV 3 ESSAY # 2: Elements Name:____________________Your essays should be about 1000 words, in 12 font and double-spaced. This means you should devote a good paragraph or mor

ENV 3   ESSAY # 2: Elements                          Name:____________________

• Your essays should be about 1000 words, in 12 font and double-spaced. This means you should devote a good paragraph or more to each part. Include the word count at the top of the assignment.
• Please make an effort with your grammar and your spelling. I require college-level work.
• Essays should be posted by Sunday at midnight at the end of each week.
• No late assignments will be accepted. Submit online.

 Please separate your answers clearly (with spacing) into the separate parts, labeling Part 1, Part 2, etc....

What you need for this assignment:

• Water, snack, a ride to your location
• 3 hours
• Periodic table of elements
• Your lap top or a notebook to write in

Part 1: Go to your favorite local beach or park or natural location. Allow 3 hours for this assignment.

• What ancient elements are present within your line of sight? Earth, Air, Fire, Water, Void?
• How do the elements interact with each other? With you?

• What might still be useful about the ancient “five elements” system?
• What is your relationship with each of these elements? How do they affect or influence your life?
• Write your thoughts; there is no “right” answer - only careful thought and effort as opposed to sloppy thinking and laziness.

Part 2:

• Which of the modern elements form the Periodic Table are present in your line of sight?
• Find at least 10 and include the name and symbol for each
• What is their function?
• Try and be very observant and look for rare elements that you might not have noticed before.
• Look around and see what things are made from.