Township boundaries are routinely marked on topographical maps. You will need to explore the area by car or on foot, then describe the dominant flora and fauna, including the human population. These analyses will need to be placed in historic context. Obviously you will have time for just a brief sketch and will need to divide the work amongst your team. At the conclusion of the quarter you will be expected to share your insights and compare your results with the other teams.
Quizzes emphasize the special terminology of the field.
Learning environmental anthropology is learning to TALK environmental anthropology, that is, learning the language peculiar to this field. In these quizes you will be asked to define and characterize a set of terms selected from a review list handed out ahead of time. You will be limited to 100 or 150 words per term. You will write two essays of ca. 600 words each.