Students deliver a 4–6 minute informative or persuasive speech on a human communication topic of their choice, supported by credible research and a formal preparation outline. The speech must be delivered extemporaneously and demonstrate clear organization, depth of content, and effective delivery. Visual aids are optional, and outlines must follow strict formatting and citation guidelines.

In a final group presentation, students choose one of three case studies—mammoth de-extinction, GMO bananas, or hydrofracking—and present their conclusions based on scientific evidence and ethical considerations. Presentations address scientific questions, evaluate the credibility and bias of sources, and explain how the group reached its decision. Students are expected to engage critically with real-world environmental and biotechnological issues.

Students prepare and present a speech designed to persuade the audience for or against a proposition of policy, proposition of value, or proposition of fact on a topic of local, regional, national, or international concern.

In this two-part team project, students investigate a "Wicked Problem" (a complex water sustainability issue) and present their findings through an Assertion-Evidence presentation and a research poster. The first phase focuses on understanding the problem’s scope, stakeholders, and root causes using systems thinking tools like mess maps and causal analysis. The second phase introduces a proposed solution, supported by a Theory of Change, stakeholder analysis, and interview data.