Rate Assignment: AI influence in the environment

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1 - Ready for Updating

Needs significant improvement to align with AI-era learning goals

2 - Partially Aligned & Engaging

Has some good elements but could be strengthened

3 - Strongly Aligned & Engaging

Excellent example of AI-era assignment design

Assignment Content
Mini Assignment: AI and the Environment Data Science • Short Written and Analytical Exercise Prompt: Choose one environmental issue connected to AI, such as energy use in data centers, electronic waste, smart agriculture, climate modeling, wildlife monitoring, or traffic optimization. Explain both a positive and a negative environmental effect of AI in that area. Your task: Write a short response and include one small table with at least 3 observations, examples, or numbers from a reliable source. Length: 250 to 400 words, plus one small table. Suggested sources: Government reports, university research centers, peer-reviewed articles, or reputable technology/environment organizations. What to include A brief description of the environmental issue and how AI is involved. One potential benefit of AI for the environment. One potential environmental cost, risk, or unintended consequence. A small table with at least 3 entries. Example columns: Source, Observation, Why it matters. A concluding sentence stating whether the benefits currently outweigh the costs, and under what conditions. Quick rubric (10 points) Submission: One PDF or DOCX file. Include citations in any standard format used in class.
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3. Authenticity / Context

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6. AI Transparency & Ethical Literacy

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