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Internship Report
Title Page Name, ID, Course Code, Academic Advisor,
Community Organisation.
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Assessment checklist Insert this checklist after the title page X
Save the file Save the file with an appropriate name –
Student Name, ID and Internship Report
before uploading.
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1.0 Cover Signatures Student must scan and include signatures when
they submit their Internship Report.
Submission of the Internship Report without
both the Community Partner and the Student’s
signatures will mean the assessment is
incomplete and may be penalised.
X
2.0 Contents list Immediately after the Cover Signatures,
students will use a contents list to show all
elements of the Internship Report and the page
numbers of relevant appendices, reference list
etc.
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3.0 Internship Report contents This is the report of what you accomplished in
your internship, including your choice of
theorem from Module 4.. 2000 words. See
details in section 3.0 below and be sure to
include your reference list.
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Reference List Must be consistent style and convention. X
Internship Report Appendices
4.0 Artefact and other
documents
Any artefact produced for the internship must
be submitted in a separate file.
An artefact is a physical object you have
created as a part of your internship outcomes
such as a report, manual, flyers, emails, roster
documents, leaflets etc.
It is possible that the artefact will not be able
to be scanned and included in the
Learning@Griffith submission. You may
need to submit that through Assignment
Handling.
X
5.0 Reflective Journal Students must use the Reflective Journal tool
(private) on Learning@Griffith.
Your Reflective Journal is NOT INCLUDED
in the documents covered by your community
partner signature. You do not share this with
your community partner as it contains your
personal reflections.
X
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6.0 Assessment Rubric Student should complete the Rubric and
submit with other documents. The Rubric is
not included in the documents the Community
Partner should see when providing their
signature.
X
7.0 Letter of thanks The student should send a letter of thanks to
their Community Partner and include a copy of
that letter in the scanned and uploaded
documents for the Internship Report. Students
are responsible for leaving the letter with their
Community Partner.
X
9.0 50 hours minimum
completed
The Internship Report can only be submitted if
the student has completed a minimum of 50
hrs volunteering, and this is validated by the
Community Partner. If students have not
completed 50 hrs by the Assessment due date,
they will have discussed this in advance with
their Academic Advisor.
X
10.0 Graduation If you plan to graduate at the close of this
semester, please tick the box to the right so we
can ensure your assessment is finalised in time
for graduation.
X
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1.0 Cover Signatures
a) Supervisor Signature
The signature of the Community Partner or Community Organisation Supervisor of the
student gives approval for release of written documents for assessment.
As the Community Partner or Community Organisation Supervisor I can confirm that:
• The student has shown me their Internship report;
• I agree that that it is a true representation of the student’s work for the organisation
during their enrolment in Community Internship 3002GIH;
• I have received one full set of all documents (such as the Internship Report, and any
other documents produced by the student for this internship, including digital copies
where appropriate;
• The student has returned to me any items that belong to my organisation.
• I have validated the student’s claim to time spent on their internship with my
organisation below.
Date:
Name:
Organisation:
Signature:
b) Student Statement of Originality
The material presented in this report contains all of my own work, and to the best of my
knowledge, contains no material previously published or written by another person except
where due acknowledgement is made in the report itself. It clearly identifies work for which I
was responsible, and does not represent the work of others, unless clearly indicated within
the report.
Date: 14/06/2014
Name: Patrizia Bandini
Campus of enrolment: Gold Coast
Signature:
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3.0 Internship Report Element
3.1 Executive Summary, Research Contributions
a) Executive Summary
During my internship I provided ideas regarding the communication of the events from
Climate Wave Enterprises, as well as ideas of entertainment for future events and provided
help in any area that I was requested to. Although there were challenges during this period,
the Internship inspired me in the environmental field and gave me values that will always be
present in my life. Personally and professionally I was able to see my growth and the increase
of confidence throughout the Internship, learning things that I would both repeat in the future,
and that I need to change in order to work in an organization. The Ecological Systems Theory
also served to reflect on how one area of society and environment had a direct impact on
someone’s behavior and the importance on identifying the issues and do something to change
it. The key point is that helping others is rewarding and to see the positive outcomes of it, is
even more rewarding.
Literature played an important role in my internship. I had to do plenty of research on green
event practices within books and journal articles that helped me develop the proper tools for
the organization. However, in order to do my work but also reflect on the Internship as a
personal and professional experience, the modules of the course were important to reflect the
experience in a different aspect (Griffith University, n.d). The Griffith graduate attributes set
some guidelines on how to work with communities and the professional side and I believe I
improved many of the areas listed on it.
3.2 Project or Role
My role in Climate Wave Enterprises was to help with the event that will be held on
November at the Sunshine Coast. It was a long process, as I had to conduct a lot of research
on Green Events and Marketing practices to match with the purpose of my Internship and
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also because it was not an area that I had knowledge in. During my internship I became more
aware of the environment and started paying more attention to sustainable practices in events
that I participated in and also on the information that my supervisor was updating on
Facebook about sustainability. I wrote a document with information on how to set up a Green
Event divided by sections and based on research: Place; Transportation; Community;
Structures: logistics, exhibition and offices; Catering; Audiovisual; Communication. The
document also contained communication ideas for the Eco Challenge Event as well as
contacts of entertainers for the event, which I have been in contact throughout the semester
and showed interest in taking part on it. A survey was made to distribute to the public on the
event day. It was based on a previous survey so the organization of the event could keep track
on the public feedback and the changes from one event to the other. The survey was also
complemented with extra questions that I believe were missing in the previous one and can
provide important data for future events. Moreover, one of my ideas for the event day was to
create a trivia related to environmental issues to entertain the public more and educate them
by having fun and socializing with them. The trivia is on the artifacts section of this Report.
From my point of view, Climate Wave Enterprises benefited from my internship as I was
available to help my supervisor when he needed my opinion or help, however I wish I could
have been able to help more and also be present in the event that will be held on November at
the Sunshine Coast.
The outcomes of my internship changed from what I had planned in my Internship Plan. In
the Internship Plan I planned to create a Green Marketing Plan for the event, instead, I
thought it would be more useful for the organization to have ideas on how to communicate
the event and entertainment as when dealing with market green events, the organization is in
my opinion already using all the resources to market and communicate their events.
I enjoyed learning more about sustainable practices in events and the fact that my supervisor
is passionate about his work made me more interested in this area and I learned a lot with the
information that he was updating about the environment and green events. Also, the past
event showed me creative ideas on how to make an event green. The highlight of the event
that personally impacted me and differentiated the event was a very interesting piece of
equipment: was a solar powered sound system made out of bins.
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3.3 Critical Reflection
a) Theorems
The ecological system theory (Bronfenbrenner, 1979) is the theorem that is applicable to my
experience within my Internship and relates to personal growth and development throughout
this semester. I already aimed to achieve personal growth when choosing an organization that
is focused on the community and cares for the environment.
I believe the most important system that shapes the values of a person is the microsystem, as
family has an important role in the formation of ones personality and provides the first values
that a person acquires in their life. However, the exosystem, which encompasses the school,
community, mass media and health agencies, has essential impact on how an individual
behaves (Bronfenbrenner, 1979). The engagement with the community, which is present in
my internship, is enriching and empowers both communities and the person that is helping
(Salvaratman, 2013). By building a sense of community, it acts as a mechanism to stimulate a
healthier development of the environment and the people that inhabit it. It is proved that if a
person lives in a dangerous area or an area the tendency is that the person will behave
according to this environment (Berck & Williams, 1980). Negative characteristics of the
environment or community (litter on the streets, violence, gangs) which the person is
habituated to, can lead to poverty values and social withdrawal (Chavis et. al, 1986)
On the other hand, people that have the perception of their condition can be more motivated
to change the environment and the problems and can form organizations to find solutions for
the problem. I believe that this is the reason why Climate Wave Enterprises exists, as the
discontentment with the environmental problems motivated a group of people to work
towards providing a better place to live. In addition to the importance of the sense of
community and the community itself, mass media plays an important role on changing the
behavior and the values of a person. I believe even though the idea of caring for the
environment still lacks of divulgation in the mass media, there is an increasing trend towards
sustainable practices. On the Internet, for example, the amount of websites, blogs, community
pages that are focusing on community and environment, pose an essential attitude to be able
to positively change a person’s behavior in the short and long-term. In addition, my
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organization shows a great presence in social media tools, which is not only influencing the
general public, but even myself benefitted from this, which has given me values that I will
carry for the rest of my life.
b) Knowledge
My organization increased my understanding about the community as it is concerned with the
environment and in creating a better community and interaction between members of the
community. The event had many supporters and volunteers and I believe, without the help of
the team, the event would not have been possible. Every member had an important role in it.
See reflective journal excerpt.
“I learned that a ‘real’ sustainable event is very different from what I had previously
experienced in Brazil. In the events that I attended back in Brazil, the appearance of the event
was extremely important, however the interaction between the public and the sense of
community was missing. The Eco Challenge Gold Coast was different. It was simple and
complex at the same time. Simple because the visual part did not have any fancy things and
complex because the community values were very enforced during the event. It was a family
event where everybody was willing to interact with people, share knowledge and the true idea
of community.”
If I were not leaving Australia at the end of this month, I would love to continue my
internship with the organization and be able to help with future events and projects. The
knowledge that I gained from this experience will be very useful in my future career and I
hope to be able to put in practice all the values gained from the Internship and develop more
positive values throughout my personal and professional life. I would like to continue doing
volunteer work in parallel with my future job if I am able to manage my time efficiently.
3.4 Personal and Professional Development
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a) Personal and Professional growth
This Internship not only added knowledge that I will be able to carry with me in my future
career, but more importantly, in my future as a person. In relation to my personal growth, the
Internship helped me change some habits in my daily life. I learned to be more
environmentally conscious and to care more about the community in general. Time
management was also a factor to prioritize this semester, as I had to manage an agenda with
established times to work in my Internship, and also perform well in six subjects for
university. Another tool that I learned from this experience was that it is necessary to
maintain communication with the supervisor to avoid misunderstandings and problems in the
workplace.
The Griffith Graduate attributes mention ‘the ability to open up to new ideas, experiences and
people’. In my opinion I obtained huge personal growth in relation to this topic. This was
mainly due to the fact that as I never worked with anything related to sustainability, some of
the ideas from the research that I did on Green Events were conflicting with my ideas and
opinions but I learned to be more open to different ways of thinking that until now, I
considered extreme and would of never followed. This slightly changed and I can say that I
adopted some sustainable practices in my own life that I would of never thought about before
this Internship.
b) Values
My motivation on working with Climate Wave Enterprises was to develop not only my
professional skills but also to become a better person and have more sense of care for the
environment and community. I always liked to help people and this increased during the
semester with the material provided in the lectures and also due to my Internship. It is very
grateful to be able to help someone or something (the environment) and this is priceless. As I
mentioned in the Intership Plan, Module 1 shows that money is motivating, but the sense of
community and what people remember about you is even more important in life. I believe I
accomplished it and this experience motivated me to continue helping others and even though
I will have a paid job in my area, my aim is to find a parallel volunteer job to give continuity
to these practices. Michael Jackson’s song “Heal the World” is the one that best describes the
values that I got from this Internship. It links with the sense of community that my
organization reinforces in its philosophy and that by taking small steps towards the wellbeing
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of others it is possible to heal the world. The values gained in this Internship impacted me as
an individual and helped to shape the professional that I want to be.
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! 3!
Nowadays it is necessary to think about the environment when organizing any type of events
from simple ones, such as meetings and reunions with friends, to festivals. However it is
possible to see many companies greenwashing their events, showing in their advertisement
and promotion that they follow green practices, even though this is only an image as in
practice, the company is not entirely concerned about the environment and sustainable
practices.
These are some guidelines for green events that I did based on previous experience and
research and I believe they will be useful for Climate Wave Enterprises. Following the
guideline, I have some suggestions for the Marketing/ Communication of the event that will
be held in November.
Place&
!
Planning''
! When selecting a place to hold the event, it is better to opt for the one that has a
sustainable approach to match with the event purpose;
! Choose a place that is very accessible for the public;
Transportation&
!
Planning''
! Preferably choose a local supplier to avoid excessive use of cars or other ways of
transportation that can increase pollution;
! Choose suppliers that also have sustainable or green practices;
! If the event provides transportation for the public, try to find one that is appropriate
for people with special conditions;
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! 4!
! If possible, make the use of electric vehicles, hybrids or biodiesel to transport the
people and/ or material for the event;
! Plan to collect a dataset of activities associated with the transport of freight and
people (eg. miles traveled, type of vehicle and fuel-level used), allowing the
subsequent calculation of the carbon footprint.
Setting'up'the'event'
! Optimize cargo (number of trips vs transport capacity vs routes).
During'the'event'
! Ensure that the best practices set out in the planning phase, are being properly
implemented and monitored;
! In the communication of the event (preferably online), disclose to the participants
channels, information on public transport, such as routes, timetables, discounts and
other initiatives;
! Raise awareness for participants who choose to get to the event in their own car, to
practice eco conduction;
! Provide bicycles or encourage the use of them by participants, wherever possible,
depending on climate and location;
! Promote carpooling on the event website/facebook.
Dismounting'the'event'
! Optimize cargo (number of trips carrying capacity vs vs routes);
Post4Event''
! Quantify the Footprint Carbonic associated with transport cargo and people;
! Communicate the results of Carbonic Footprint;
! Send a message, by email, to thank the participants/partners/public and show the
data about carbon reduction during the event
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! 5!
Community&
!
Planning'
! Set a plan of interaction and community mobilization that:
- Promotes local employment;
- Empowers with new skills, promotes seeing action training and awareness;
- Promotes the development of the local economy by hiring local suppliers;
- Leverages/promotes the area;
- Promotes gender equality, age, ethnicity and religion;
! Set a plan for inclusion of people with disabilities and/or special conditions;
! Identify actions to achieve each of these objectives;
! Create opportunities of volunteer work with the local community;
! If possible, devise training programs to empower the local community with the
necessary skills to be able to join the working team;
Setting'up'the'event'and'Dismounting'
! Ensure the implementation of the community mobilization plan throughout these
stages.
Post4Event'
! Communicate the results of the interaction and community mobilization plan.
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! 6!
&
Structures:&logistics,&exhibition&and&offices&
!
!
Planning'
! Plan structures in terms of logistics, exposure and offices considering:
- Local suppliers;
- Suppliers that comply with the environment protection laws
! Use structures and materials that can be reused and / or recycled;
! Consider using more efficient equipment and solutions, integrating infrastructures that
maximize the use of natural lighting;
! Install efficient lighting systems, prioritizing saving lamps (compact fluorescent
lamps, fluorescent lamps with electronic ballasts and/or LED) and presence sensors.
Ensure that devices are connected only when there is an effective use;
! Study and compare infrastructure solutions considering the materials life cycle;
! Use reusable modular structures in infrastructure construction, set design and
decoration, preferring reusable and /or recyclable material and ensuring their proper
management after the event.
Setting'up'the'event'
! Ensure that the best practices set out in the planning stage are being implemented and
monitored properly.
! Promote proper waste separation, during and after the event;
! Carry out the plan of reduction of waste associated with the preparation of the event;
! Buy or rent office equipment from local suppliers.
Post4event'
! Ensure a responsible dismounting and ensure proper management of waste;
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! Donate materials that you would not be able to reuse;
Catering&
!
!
Planning'
! Plan a suitable catering service in regards to the dimension of the event;
! Estimate the number of confirmed participants to avoid surpluses of food and drinks,
choosing the most appropriate service for the type of event (buffet, a la carte, etc.)
! Prefer meals with local, seasonal and agricultural products originated from an organic
producer and list the provenience of them in the menu;
! Use products with (environmental and social) certifications which identify sustainable
products or with a reduced environmental impact;
! Donate the surplus to local institutions;
! Promote varied menus (vegan option, vegetarian, gluten free, etc.);
! Upon registration, request information about the specific dietary needs of participants;
! A company must implement sustainable catering practices not only with the food
source but material used to serve the product;
! Employ human resources from local community;
! Use energy efficient equipment;
! Preference for local producers, reducing the carbon footprint associated;
! Opt for the use of water pitchers or water dispensers, instead of water bottles;
! Whenever possible, use reusable and/or recyclable materials. Dishes and containers
based on ceramics and glass; Metal cutlery; Glass cups; Cloth napkins; Recyclable
paper-based straws; Cardboard cups for hot drinks; Recyclable plastic cups for cold
drinks;
! Encourage participants to bring their own material (glass, thermos)
! Choose the use of local flowers or decorative items made locally and where possible,
use of reusable decorations.
During'the'event'
! Ensure proper implementation of the actions highlighted in the catering plan;
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! Ensure the collection of waste and appropriate referral, for example, collection of used
cooking oil;
! Avoid wastage of water when preparing the meals, washing and cleaning, and opt for
detergents and cleaners that are biodegradables.
Post4Event'
! Communicate the results obtained in the media;
! Donate surplus food to local institutions.
Audiovisual&
!
!
Planning'
! Plan selection of audiovisual tools, taking into consideration the following items:
- Level of energy efficiency of electrical and electronic equipment;
- Favour the use of equipment or materials with potential for reuse / recycling;
! Sustainable design techniques (G) (color, lumi-play brightness, etc…);
! Prefer local suppliers;
! Prefer suppliers with sustainability policies implemented.
! Give preference to low-power solutions such as equipment with illumination of LED-
Light-Emitting Diode which has superior life time than other lighting solutions;
! Reduce the use of pyrotechnics effects or use pyrotechnics containing less toxic
substances and pollutants.
Setting'up'the'event'
! Invest in efficient management of equipment;
! Before starting the installation of equipment, read the recommendations for use.
! After performing tests on equipment, unplug them whenever possible.
During'the'event'
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! Verify that the good practices set out in the planning stage are being implemented;
! Ensure that the event staff turn off the equipment at the end of each day.
! Ensure responsible use of equipment’s
! Use efficient lighting (eg LEDs, sensors for outdoor lighting, turning off lights when
not needed);
! Reduce the use of HVAC systems during the set up of the event and the dismounting;
! Use systems such as motion sensors on escalators;
! Perform the event during the day, optimizing natural lighting and air conditioning;
! Monitor energy consumption.
Dismounting'
! Adequately separate all reusable materials and recyclables.
Post4Event'
! Reuse electrical and electronic equipment in future events or opt for rental if it is
required for a single event.
! Donate unused materials;
The Sunny Bins Solar Powered Sound System were a great idea and reinforced the
sustainability through out the event:
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Communication&
!
!
Planning'
! Set communication principles to your event and apply them in every single aspect of
the event. Distribute and give training to the suppliers about these principles;
! Plan a sustainable communication for the event:
- Create a zero waste policy. Communicate and promote compliance among
providers;
- Opt for a communication strategy that follows the principle of sustainability;
! Opt for responsible communication, transmitting correct, clear and accessible
information;
! Digital marketing (online, TV, radio, etc.);
! Set up the printing equipment to reduce consumption;
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! Choose biodegradable materials, recyclable (PET, HDPE, PP / PE , PVC) , organic
(cotton , jute ) and reusable ones;
! Provide exhibitors to collect electronic data to replace their business cards. They can
use Poken (www.poken.com) it is creative and paperless;
! Devise materials with sustainable attributes (borderless cut to appropriate size
standard format, etc.).
! When selecting the materials, consider the place of origin and method of production of
raw materials and its manufacturing base, opting for lower carbon footprint;
! Choose materials (and souvenirs) that can be reused in the future;
! Choose to have a merchandising composed of recycled/ recyclable materials and
establish criteria for preferential purchase of environmentally responsible products.
The criteria should consider price and quality, environmental impact and ethical
reputation of the seller;
! For flyers, freebies and other materials originated from trees, opt for products with
Ecolabel certification (in the case of paper-based materials);
! Whenever possible, give preference to non-toxic products in advertisements and other
materials;
During'the'event'
!
! Communicate the environmental and social commitments of the event;
! Disseminate best environmental and social practices of your event in the media;
! Provide tickets/registration online as an option to reduce the paper usage;
Post4Event'
! Communicate the environmental and social outcomes of the event. Thank all
stakeholders who contributed to the achieved results;
! Communicate the results related to the amount of carbon footprint used during the
event and the amount that could have been used if this policies were not applied;
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Eco&Challenge&Communication&Ideas&
The idea that I had is to increase public awareness about the event and Climate Wave
Enterprises.
First'Idea'
Step 1: A person takes picture/s of a sustainable practice that they adopted once, or is a
habit in their daily lives. Be creative!
Step 2: They inbox the picture to Climate Wave Enterprises.
Step 3: Climate Wave Enterprises will post the pictures on the event wall.
Step 4: The person has to share it with friends and/or tag them in the picture.
Step 5: The person that has the most “likes” until one day before the event will win a
prize (this could be negotiated with the stalls that are going to be present on the event
day. They might want to promote their product/brand and in exchange, they give a free
product to be given to the winner).
Second'Idea'
Create green souvenirs with the Climate Wave Enterprises logo and contact
information, to promote the company during the event. I bought some things for a
project in this website and they are very reliable (http://www.buyecogreen.com.au/)
Third'Idea'
Do a Trivia during the event in between performances. The questions can be related to
environmental issues and/or to local stalls information. For example, asking people if
they know what is the material used in stall “X” to produce their products. People can
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go and ask them. This would provide more interaction between the public and the
stalls/ organizers and environmental issues, while having fun.
Fourth'Idea'
Calculate the carbon footprint that would be used if sustainable practices were not
used in the event and the final result after the event. Communicate it on the event page
and organization page.
Entertainment&for&the&Eco&Challenge&
- I talked to Luiz, from the Xango Capoeira Group and they are interested in
participating in the event to show their work. His contact:
luiz@xangocapoeira.com.au
- I am currently in contact with a nutritionist from Mandala Organic Arts Café and
he is interested in doing a small workshop of organic/vegan foods. Once he
confirms I’ll be giving his contact infromation to you, so you can contact him and
give more information.
Survey&
!
- I used some of the questions from the previous research, as it is important to compare
results from both events and added new ones that I believe are important. This is the
link: https://www.surveymonkey.com/s/RBNZ78Y
- Login details: ClimateWaveEnterprises / password:climatewave
Suggestion&for&the&Intern&Positions&
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4.2 Artefact Two
Trivia about the Environment
- The trivia will have easy to difficult questions in order to have more interaction with
the public and as families are present, kids can also participate by answering easy
questions.
- The topic will be Environment and there will be 20 questions, ranging from multiple
choices, short answers and true/false
- Separate the audience in two groups or more depending on the amount of people.
Encourage people that already have their group of friends to mix with different people
too.
Rules:
1. Write down your answers on the answer sheet.
2. Your answers must be turned in before the song is stopped, depending on the degree of
difficulty of the question, the song will be played for short or long time.
3. A person from the group must shout out the answer when the song stops and once all the
teams said their answers the host will provide the correct answer.
4. All submissions are considered final; once you turn in an answer you cannot change it –one
answer per team.
5. True or false questions has to have the true or false words in the answer.
6. There is no limit to the number of players on a team and we require no minimum but the
team members should be sitting close to each other.
7. Players should not use mobile phones or other devices to search for the answers as the
FUN is in discussing with the team members the question and answers.
8. The team that has the most correct answers, by the end of the 20 questions, will win.
9. HAVE FUN while learning more about the environment! J
Easy questions
1- What is the name of this event? (The team that brings the answer to the host first,
wins it, as it is an easy question)
2- Who is organizing the event? (The team that brings the answer to the host first, wins
it, as it is an easy question)
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3- Global warming will mostly affect humans and not animals. True / False (The team
that brings the answer to the host first, wins it, as it is an easy question
4- Is it possible to recycle plastic bags? (True/False) (The team that brings the answer to
the host first, wins it, as it is an easy question) Mainly for kids.
5- What is “sustainable development”? (The team that brings the answer to the host first,
wins it, as it is an easy question)
a) aiming for today’s human needs while preserving the environment
b) aiming for today’s human needs without preserving the environment
c) a use of resources in which people consume 5% more energy a year
Medium questions
1- How much power does a CFL bulb use in comparison to a standard bulb?
a) One-tenth
b) One-third
c) Three-quarters
2- Give two reasons why wooden surfboards are better than the popular polyurethrane
foam ones. (The most similar answers win the point)
- gives more momentum
- more environmentally friendly
3- How long does it take for the plastic to decompose? (The closest answer wins)
- 300 to 400 years to decompose.
4- If there is any partner that sells solar panels, this question can be based on the benefits
of the solar energy.
5- This question can be about Climate Wave Enterprise .
Difficult questions
1- Do you know approximately how many marine creatures die per year due to plastic
entanglement?
a) 200,000
b) 10,000
c) 100,000
d) 50,000
2- On average, what is the Australian plastic bags usage per year?
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a) 20. 5 billion
b) 20 million
c) 6.9 billion
d) 5 million
3- What is the percentage of reused plastic bags in Australia?
a) 30%
b) 15%
c) 5%
d) 1%
4- How much does it cost to the Australian Government to clean up plastic bag litter each
year?
a) $4 million
b) $1 million
c) $10 million
d) $7 million
5- On average, how much do you think parent spends per child on disposable nappies from
birth to toilet training?
a) $1000
b) $2500
c) $3200
d) $4200
* The questions can be mixed to make it more interesting.
* Correct answers in red.
Reference:
http://oceancrusaders.org/crusades/plastic-crusades/plastic-statistics/
http://www.nestnappies.com.au/why-cloth.html
http://espace.library.uq.edu.au/eserv.php?pid=UQ:121816&dsID=VOL_30.pdf
http://news.discovery.com
http://allaboutsurfboards.com/wooden-surfboards/
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5.0 Reflective Journal
Students must use the Reflective Journal tool (private) on Learning@Griffith.
6.0 Internship Report Assessment Rubric
Unsatisfactory Satisfactory Good Excellent
A. General layout The Internship
Report seems to be
just a collection of
items/comments
with no plan to its
presentation.
There may be a
contents list and
some evidence of
structure but not
much evidence of
thought being put
into how the
different elements
of the Internship
Report fit together.
The structure is
good, the contents
are clearly
identified, and
elements have some
alignment with each
other.
The Internship
Report has been
well planned and it
is easy to link the
various parts of the
Internship Report
and see alignment
between the various
elements.
X
B. Spelling,
grammar, references
Spelling is poor,
English expression
makes it hard to
understand the
document,
instructions have not
been removed from
original document,
referencing (if
appropriate) was not
used, all sections not
complete.
There are few
spelling errors,
English expression
(while not perfect)
is understandable,
referencing is
provided, all
sections are
complete but not
comprehensive.
There are no
spelling errors,
English expression
(even if not perfect
for NESB students)
can be well
understood,
referencing is
appropriately used,
all sections are
complete with good
descriptions.
English expression
(even if not perfect
for NESB students)
is very good and
leads the reader
through the
document in a way
that makes it easy to
understood what
the student is trying
to say, all sections
comprehensively
covered.
X
C. Role/ activity/
artefact.
The student has not
given a good account
of their role/
activity/ artefact and
what could have
been achieved
during the
internship.
Student is aware of
what was required
as internship
outcomes, but
seemed unable to
clearly work
through the
planning/
resources/
communication
activities that could
have enabled the
internship to be
more successful.
Student has shown
that they were well
aware of
requirements of
internship, but
areas of planning/
resources/
communication
were less developed
than they could
have been for a
more successful
internship result.
The student has
evidenced not just
an excellent
understanding of
what was required
in the internship,
but has been able to
demonstrate an
appropriately
detailed response
that demonstrates
planning that
ensured good
outcomes.
X
D. Alignment of
professional and
personal growth and
values with
role/activity.
The student may
have selected
elements of personal
or professional
growth that interest
them, but they have
not been able to
identify clearly how
they were developed
through the activities
of the internship or
The elements of
professional and
personal growth
that were selected
align with the
internship activities
but student has not
been able to
describe well how
such growth was
achieved, or how
Student
demonstrates a
good understanding
of the areas of
professional and
personal growth
that occurred
through the
internship, but
could have more
clearly been able to
The student
demonstrates a
good understanding
of the professional
and personal
growth that
occurred through
the internship and
has very well
aligned those areas
of growth, including
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7.0 Letter of Thanks
Patrizia Bandini
3101/96 Edmund Rice Drive
Southport, QLD, 4215
0452210049
patriziabandini@hotmail.com
15th
of June, 2014
Greg Howell
Owner
Climate Wave Enterprises
3/12 Wagawn St
Tugun, QLD, 4224
Dear Greg,
Thanks for taking your time to supervise me. My initial interest was to learn more about
sustainable management practices and, at the conclusion of the intership, it was a very
positive experience as I learned more about green events and sustainable practices that
will be very usefull for my future. One of the main aspects that I will be taking from this
internship is that in order to work with something, it is necessary to be passionate about
it and lead by example and you provided me with this example.
The internship helped me to have a more clear idea of what path I will be taking in my
future career after graduating this semester. Working with the environment and to
protect it, is definetly something that I will take in consideration when choosing a future
job.
I would love to be able to participate on the event that will be held on November, but
unfortunatelly my time in Australia is coming to an end by the end of this semester.
However, I will keep an eye on social media too see pictures and news about the event.
I wish you all the best in your future and in the future of Climate Wave Enterprises.
Sincerely,
Patrizia Bandini
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Bronfenbrenner, U. (1979) The Ecology of Human Development: Experiments by Nature and
Design.U.S.A. Harvard.
Chavis, D. M., Hogge, J. H., McMillan, D. W., & Wandersman, A. (1986). Sense of
community through Brunswik's lens: A first look. Journal of Community Psychology, 14, 24-
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