- Click on the Enter Simulation link on the course homepage, and then locate the Sentinel City link and continue your Virtual Experience by taking a bus tour of Sentinel City. Since this is your third tour, feel free to choose any bus speed and/or get off the bus at any time to walk around.
- After your tour is complete, compile your observations, addressing each item listed in the first column of the Assignment 3 Rubric. You are encouraged to add other relevant characteristics you observe that may not be listed in the first column.
- As you take the tour, write down your observations, specifically focused on the following subsystems: education, recreation, and politics and government. For more information, please review the required demographics and subsystems listed in the Assignment 3 Rubric. Meet with Mayor Hill to discuss the subsystems: education, recreation, politics, and government.
Additional Instructions:
- All submissions should be 2-3 pages and have a title page and a reference page.
- Utilize a minimum of three scholarly resources that are no more than 5 years old..
- Adhere to grammar, spelling, and punctuation criteria.
- Adhere to APA compliance guidelines.
RUBRIC:
1. Education Observations
Number of public or private schools. Physical condition of the schools. Is there a public library? Do children walk or take the bus to school? Do parents transport their children to school? Public and/or private daycare centers or preschools. K-12 and higher education options/programs offered.
-Clearly appraises all the listed observations in a comprehensive and detailed manner with 2 or more specific examples.
Addresses 2 additional observations not included among those listed in the first column.
2. Recreation Observations
Parks, playgrounds, basketball courts, bike/walking paths. Where are these located? Public or private recreation or youth centers.
-Clearly appraises all of the listed observations in a comprehensive and detailed manner with 2 or more specific examples.
Addresses 2 additional observations not included among those listed in the first column.
3. 3 or more examples of how recreation can support communities.
4. Politics and Government Observations
What signs of political activity do you see (e.g., posters, meetings)? What building(s) give you an indication of active government? Why?
-Clearly supports all of the listed observations in a comprehensive and detailed manner with 2 or more specific examples.
Addresses 2 additional observations not included among those listed in the first column.
5. Name the form of government in your community.
Discuss three or more politically active organizations within your community.