Relationship between humans and the natural world from a scientific perspective.

In this module, we tackled understanding the features of natural science, the disciplines in natural science, and the relationship between humans and the natural world from a scientific perspective. For this assignment, we will practice the LS Mindset trait 9, civically minded Links to an external site., an LS student “serves communities to benefit others and self to sustain democracy and improve society” by demonstrating your scientific knowledge of The nature of nature by Enric Sala. You will prompt a two-page letter to your state senator to express your support or concern about an issue affecting the California natural environment, like “Senate Bill 1383, (which) requires all residents and businesses to separate such “green” waste from other trash” (Los Angeles Times, Dec. 26, 2021) or the declining number of California salmon (Los Angeles Times, July 21, 2021). In the letter, identify the specific issue (cite an informational text source) and explain why you support it or why it concerns you. Explain why the issue exists using and defining at least two scientific concepts from The nature of nature; define the concepts as comprehensively as possible after introducing each; and identify and explain how one of Salas’ practical solutions in chapters.