Instructions
- Listen to Windshield Survey Guidelines and Tips.
- Review all requirements in the left-hand column of the Rubric below.
- Click on the Enter Sentinel City link on the course homepage and continue your Virtual Experience by taking a bus tour of Sentinel City. Since this is your second 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 2 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: physical environment, health and social services, and safety and transportation. For more information, please review the required demographics and subsystems listed in the left-hand column of the Assignment 2 Rubric. Meet with Mayor Hill to discuss the subsystems: Physical environment, health and social services, and safety and transportation.
Answer
Sentinel town is a rural community with open lands, fields, and homes spaced far apart. Most roads are unpaved, and sidewalks are limited. Several houses look old with signs of aging, such as peeling paint and broken fences. Some yards are large and contain farming equipment, barns, and animals, indicating that many people depend on agriculture. The area is calm, and not many people are seen outside. Children are seen playing near homes, and adults are working on farms and tending to outdoor chores. Besides, people are seen walking on the streets, some riding motorbikes, and others standing near shops or by the roadside. Some couples are walking together on the roadside. Notably, the town shows signs of financial struggle. Some houses are poorly maintained, and there are few stores or modern buildings. Begging is not commonly observed, likely because many residents grow or raise their food, reducing reliance on handouts. Additionally, health services in town are limited. There is only a small clinic that … To access full answer, use the purchase button below.