environmental issues

wheel 1

In environmental issues for Wheel 1, we'll be reading the first part of Michael Pollan's "The Omnivore's Dilemma" (YA version). As humans, we have a lot of power to determine what kind of world we will live in; this book challenges us to realize how even our simple decisions have a big impact.

Future sessions may focus on recycling and waste management, drilling and mining, forest and ecosystem management, and political action.

wheel 2

In enviro 2 we will dive headfirst into the hugely relevant study of Global Climate Change. We'll examine the factors, the science, the media and public misconceptions, and possible solutions to this complicated issue.

wheel 1 links

9/4 Webquest Link: Corn Webquest

9/4 Webquest Worksheet

9/9 PBS Harvest of Fear Activity

Instructions for 10/7:

1. Pick 1 of the 4 sections on page 1 (monoculture/meat production/environmental damage/evolutionary wars) and read 1 supporting document or article. Write a 1 paragraph summary of your findings.

2. From page 2, click on "Healthy Food and Farm Solutions." Choose 1 of the 3 sections to read a supporting article from, and write a second 1 paragraph summary.

YOU WILL TURN IN TWO PARAGRAPHS

10/7 Union of Concerned Scientists Page 1

10/7 Union of Concerned Scientists Page 2