1. Final Summative Assessment
When we met in Minnesota we had suggested that the students would create a “3 Minute” Audio Annotated Google Earth Tour for one of the areas selected in their Module 4 assignment.
Students will need to:
1) Identify and describe a specific coastal setting (including physical and human landscapes), landforms, geomorphology, tectonic settings, processes, etc. (Integrating Unit 1)
2) Explain the geologic context, hazards and risks impacting the site and the forecast for future hazards. (Integrating Unit 2)
3) Outline efforts of vulnerability assessment, disaster management, and likelihood for mitigation/adaptation. (Integrating Unit 3)
4) Inform a resilience plan for future progress toward smart coastal planning and coastal resource management that highlights reduction of impacts to the environment, nature, society and economies. (Integrating Unit 4)
Students should use the attached Vulnerability Audit to help compile information to be integrated into their audio tour.
The Google Earth Tour must:
Include audio narration of student's explanation and understanding of his/her chosen coastal setting from the perspective of geology, geomorphology, and human geography. Students will want to write and proofread their script in advance so their narration is of excellent quality.
Demonstrate application of major concepts (hazards, engineering applications, societal risk, etc.) from each module/unit to their specific site.
Include at least three placemarks in the tour that highlight biologic or environmental impacts, economic impacts, social impacts, engineering, etc. Placemarks should include links to data sets available at NOAA, NASA, USGS, CENSUS, PSMSL, and other resources online to help illustrate and support major points raised in the discussion (YouTube videos, website content, etc.)
Contain two original graphics (i.e. Excel chart, GeoMapApp Visual, Annotated Maps) that communicate evidence of coastal hazards and forecasts for future sea-level change, rates of shoreline erosion etc.
Recommend at least two mitigation and adaptive planning measures that could be used to minimize impact and help promote resilience to future coastal hazards.
Have citations and references to all sources of information used to support and develop the tour.
Be no more than 4 minutes in length.
Turn in:
Students will upload their completed tour as a KMZ/KML File to include all placemarks and the tour itself in a well-labeled folder
Typed script of the audio (to be run through the plagiarism detection)
Any supporting documents (Excel, etc.)
Recommendations:
Students might want to use free software like Camtasia or Snagit to record and produce their tour in a video format so that their submission is flawless and well executed.
Students will want to show evidence that they practiced their delivery. It should be professional and very well done.
Note – grading the CVAT by itself would be challenging – so the GE video tour is easier to assess learning outcomes with

2. Assessment Rubric Assessment Criteria Exemplary Above Average 4
Acceptable Average 3
Poor
Below Average 2
Unacceptable 1
Completeness of tour & all supporting documents:
Conforms to all instructions and guidelines
All specific instructions are met and exceeded; no components are omitted.
Most instructions are met with only 1 to 2 minor omissions.
Some components are present with omission of several key elements.
Missing most components of the project, minimal conformity to guidelines.
Analysis of Coastal Setting (Geomorphology, Geologic, Climatic Setting & Processes)
Thoroughly articulates specified elements with in-depth & accurate application of key concepts from Units 1 & 2.
Satisfactory articulation of specified elements with some application of key concepts from Units 1 & 2.
Minimal articulation of specified elements with little application of key concepts from Units 1 & 2.
Little to no articulation and application of key concepts from Units 1 & 2.
Analysis of specific hazards & risk historically, currently and in the future
Thoroughly articulates specified elements with in-depth & accurate application of key concepts from all units.
Satisfactory articulation of specified elements with some application of key concepts from all units.
Minimal articulation of specified elements with little application of key concepts from all units.
Little to no articulation and application of key concepts from all units.
Exploration/ assessment of vulnerability to human & natural landscapes
Demonstrates thorough & concise explanation of specified elements.
Demonstrates satisfactory explanation of most elements with some supporting details.
Demonstrates minimal explanation with little description or supporting details.
Little to no demonstration of key concepts or lacks description or supporting details.
Resiliency Planning Options based on concrete, specific data & facts
Clearly develops viable & insightful planning options with well-supported data & research.
Develops viable planning options supported with some data and research.
Develops minimal planning options supported with limited data and research.
Little to no planning options provided or not supported by data and research.
Overall Professionalism
Advanced; no typos or grammatical concerns, attention to detail with superior effort. demonstrated
Solid effort with few typos, or grammatical concerns, attention to detail evident with some effort demonstrated.
Minimal effort with numerous typos or grammatical concerns, little attention to detail minimal effort. demonstrated
Little to no effort demonstrated with extensive typos or grammatical concerns, little to no to attention to detail.
Total Points
(out of 20)
1) Identify and describe a specific coastal setting (including physical and human landscapes), landforms, geomorphology, tectonic settings, processes etc. (Integrating Unit 1)
2) Explain the geologic context, hazards and risks impacting the site and the forecast for future hazards. (Integrating Unit 2)
3) Outline efforts of vulnerability assessment, disaster management and likelihood for mitigation/adaptation. (Integrating Unit 3)
4) Inform a resilience plan for future progress toward smart coastal planning and coastal resource management that highlights reduction of impacts to the environment, nature, society and economies. (Integrating Unit 4)

3. List of Cities?
OECD’s cities: The cities ranked most “at risk” today, as measured by annual average losses due to floods
Include:
Guangzhou, China
Miami, Florida
New York City
New Orleans
Mumbai, India
Nagoya, Japan
Tampa-St. Petersburg, Florida
Boston
Shenzen, China
Osaka-Kobe-Kyoto, Japan
Vancouver, Canada
Guayaquil, Ecuador
Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam
Abidjan, Ivory Coast
Alexandria, Egypt
Barranquilla, Colombia
Naples, Italy
Sapporo, Japan
Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic
Recommend we add a few and/or potentially add a consult your instructor clause for selection of other cities.

4. Needs: Examples of Google Earth Tours to Model Expectations
Instructions for completing the tour.

5. Coastal Vulnerability Audit Tool (CVAT)
Students should use the following audit tool throughout the duration of the course as they explore a case study that investigates coastal processes, associated hazards, and impacts on society.
At the outset of the course, students may not understand all components of the audit tool, but as the course progresses, students should revisit the audit tool and record additional data—not only to demonstrate learning gains, but more importantly to demonstrate that you can:
identify key physical and human landscape components of the coastal zone;
articulate a range of historic and modern coastal hazards that have impacted people, and their root cause(s);
identify factors contributing to the vulnerability of coastal communities in terms of exposure, sensitivity, adaptive capacity;
use geospatial skills, and apply relevant data, various analytic tools, and appropriate resources to assess and evaluate relative vulnerabilities of specific coastal regions around the world;
compare and contrast the potential for coastal engineering and social policies to mitigate and/or adapt to the impacts of coastal hazards including sea-level change;
evaluate the real or potential impacts of hazards to the continued functioning of various elements of human landscapes (economics, social/cultural systems, political systems, etc.) whether directly on the coast or at distance from it;
demonstrate knowledge of disaster management (preparedness/response/recovery) and mitigation/adaptive planning elements.
Audit Components:
Section 1: Geographic and Geologic Setting
Section 2: Physical Vulnerability Elements
Section 3: Human Vulnerability Elements
Section 4: Mitigation Strategies
Section 5: Adaptation Strategies
Section 6: Site-Specific Concerns or Considerations
Section 7: Recommended Resiliency Action Plan(s)
Section 8: References and Key Resources

6. Coastal Vulnerability Audit Tool (CVAT)
Section 1: Geographic and Geologic Setting
Site Location
Site Geography
Describe the coastal setting, shore orientation, landforms present, etc. May want to produce a labeled map of the site showing key features.
Climatic Setting
(Tropical, Sub-Tropical, Arid, Temperate, Sub-Polar, Polar, etc.)
Tectonic Setting
(Proximity to tectonic plate boundaries, active tectonic features, passive margin, etc.)
Topographic Profile
(From inland to offshore)
Use geomapapp.org to produce a profile you can use.
Other Notes

7. Coastal Vulnerability Audit Tool (CVAT)
Section 2: Physical Vulnerability Assessment
Coastal Geomorphology
Barrier islands, barrier reefs, sounds, estuaries, mangroves, etc.
Topographic/ Bathymetric Considerations
Coastal Processes
Describe the nature of coastal processes in the region (i.e. waves, tides, near-shore current configuration, common storm trajectories, etc.)
Common Local Coastal Hazards
(Coastal flooding, storm surge, water table positions, wave run-up, storm waves, shoreline erosion rates, landslides, etc.)
Regional Coastal Hazards
(Volcanism, earthquakes, tsunami, cyclone, etc.)
Coastal Vulnerability & Exposure
(Hazard recurrence interval(s), rate of sea-level rise/fall.
Use USGS CVI Scoring System ?)

8. Coastal Vulnerability Audit Tool (CVAT)
Section 3: Human Vulnerability Assessment
Coastal Population & Sensitivity
Population size, demographics, distribution, per capita density, income distribution.
Residential Housing
Shanties, apartments/condos, single/multi-story single family homes, density of housing, etc.
Commercial Buildings
Hotels, industrial buildings, manufacturing plants, retail, hotels, high-rise buildings, etc.
Cultural Resources
Churches, museums, monuments, etc.
Built Infrastructure
Bridges, roads, highways, piers, docks, seawalls, groins, levees, jetties, etc.
Utilities Infrastructure
Water lines, electrical supply, wastewater, etc.
Adaptive Capacity
Access to transportation, educational attainment, income/wealth, community preparedness, strength of social institutions, etc.

9. Coastal Vulnerability Audit Tool (CVAT)
Section 4: Potential Mitigation Strategies
Risk Assessment(s)
Low-Medium-High Risk Hazards
Shoreline Engineering
Existing and potential shoreline engineering strategies — offensive and defensive options
Flood Control
Existing and potential projects
Shoreline Mapping
Zoning, regulations, land use planning, building codes, etc.
Insurance/Risk Reduction
Flood, surge, hurricane, fire, etc.
Beach Management
Existing or potential for re-nourishment, etc.
Non-traditional shoreline protection
Hardened dunes, dewatering systems, geotubes, bioengineering, resource restoration activities, etc.

10. Coastal Vulnerability Audit Tool (CVAT)
Section 5: Potential Adaptation Strategies
Vulnerability & Disaster Management Scenarios
Planning for Climate Change Options
Flexible relocation, sustainable building practices, staged retreat, etc.
Master Plan Development
Education Options
Restoration
Wetlands, SAV restoration, reef/living shorelines, dune restoration, etc.
Smart Engineering
Retrofit, improve coastal engineering, develop flood resiliency, rezone land use, etc.
Preparedness/
Response/Recovery Planning

11. Coastal Vulnerability Audit Tool (CVAT)
Section 6: Site-Specific Concerns or Considerations
Item 1
Item 2
Item 3
Item 4
Item 5
Item 6

12. Coastal Vulnerability Audit Tool (CVAT)
Section 7: Recommended Resiliency Action Plans
Additional things to consider: Likelihood of success factoring in: poverty, access to resources, natural geologic concerns, relative expense, timeline considerations, pros and cons of the action item, etc.
Highest Priority: Action 1
Action 2
Action 3
Action 4
Lowest Priority: Action 5

13. Coastal Vulnerability Audit Tool (CVAT)
Section 8: References and Key Resources
Include web links , newspaper articles, citations to primary literature, databases, personal communications, etc.
Item 1
Item 2
Item 3
Item 4
Item 5