Formative Assessment 1: Arsenic Poisoning

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Instructions

In 100-150 words, you are expected to express a succinct, informed response to the question, based on the module content and assigned readings. In most cases there will be no specific correct answer, but your stated position must be supported.

Reading

First read the paper linked below.

A Sluggish Response to Humanity's Biggest Mass Poisoning from Science 23 March 2007: Vol. 315 no. 5819 pp. 1659-1661. DOI: 10.1126/science.315.5819.1659

Question

Based on what you have learned, what do you think is the best solution to the arsenic-poisoning crisis in this area of southeast India? Explain your reasoning.

Submit Your Paper

Bring your typed and printed answers to class.

Scoring and Rubric

Each answer will earn a maximum of 25 points, as described in the rubric below.

Rubric
Work Shown Possible Points
Provides a well-reasoned response to the question posed 10
Uses correct grammar, spelling, and sentence structure 5
Includes one or more references to specific materials in Module or assigned reading 5
Appropriate length (100-150 words) 5