| Section 010 MW 10:00-10:50AM KIDD 350 CRN 30984 | Section 020 MW 12:00-12:50PM KEAR 112, CRN 30640 |
| Quizzes (15@ 20 pts.) | 300 |
| Recitation Attendance (6 @ 20 pts.) | 120 |
| Group Project (1 @ 100 pts.) | 100 |
| Energize Corvallis (1 @ 50 pts.) | 50 |
| C. T. Papers.; 70, 80, 100 pts.) | 250 |
| CLASS TOTAL (Approx.) = | 820 |
| 93% and above | = A | 90-92.9 | = A- |
| 87-89.9 | = B+ | 83-86.9 | = B |
| 80-82.9 | = B- | 77-79.9 | = C+ |
| 73-77.9 | = C | 70-73.9 | = C- |
| 67-69.9 | = D+ | 63-66.9 | = D |
| 60-62.9 | = D- | Below 60% | = Fail |
| Wk-1;Jan 7 | 6PM: Is this a course for "Oregon Hippies" or for budding "Sustainability Heroes" Is the world connected? Let's take a vicarious voyage to Vietnam to see how the 5 billion of the world live.
7PM Sustainability. Is it really a hardship and more expensive to live more sustainably? Reference and a cool piece on the purpose of this class Quiz fodder: Sustainability Defined There is a lot of stuff on this website. Have two pieces of info that you feel are pertinent to the debate. Quiz fodder: "Corvallis Sustainability Coalition" "Eat 40% Local Challenge." Be able to explain what this is about. Quiz Fodder: Earth 2100; part 1/9 (10 minutes) Go through this "in your face" animated video in nine parts. What to glean from the first ten minutes? Be able to outline two major themes in Part 1. OR (Either follow "Earth 2100" OR the series of TED talks): Quiz Fodder: TED talks "12 talks to watch this Earth Day" # 1 is Al Gore "New Thinking on the Climate Crisis." (27 minutues) Have two specific "New Thinking" aspects from Gore's talk. Assignment # 1: Carbon Calculator DUE IN LECTURE NEXT WEDNESDAY: Do this stuff BEFORE coming to class next week. We encourage handwritten or printing on junk (used) paper for this assignment (+1 bonus point) 8PM: Go With TAs to Recitations. Wk-2;Jan 14 |
Assignment # 1: Carbon Calculator Do this assignment BEFORE coming to class.
| 6PM Over population and Over consumption I--how we got here. Quiz Fodder-T.R. Malthus "Essay on Population." Know two important points from this famous essay. Quiz fodder-Discover Magazine--The Crux This piece points out that Population increase is the root of all other problems. Have two solid points that Socolow makes in the article. Quiz fodder-Click Here "The Elephant in the Room by Rick Ridgeway of Patagonia.com. He really does define what the elephant in the room is. Know it clearly. Then--What solutions are offered? (Recall that all quizzes are open notes--not web downloads) 7PM: Over population and over consumption II--where we are headed. "What am I doing in this handbasket and where are we going???" Quiz fodder-"National Geographic: Feeding 9 Billion; a Five Step Plan" Be able to list the five steps, and elaborate on ONE. Quiz fodder-"What is your Consumption Level?" Jared Diamond, "What is your consumption level?" This piece is a little dated, but I really like how Professor Diamond structures his points. What does Professor Diamond say? Two important points. Quiz Fodder: Earth 2100; part 2/9 Have a brief synopsis of 2 major themes in part 2/9 of this movie. OR Quiz Fodder: TED talks "Twelve Talks to Watch This Earth Day" # 3 is Sylvia Earle's TED Prize "Wish to Protect our Oceans" (18 minutues) Have two strong points from the talk. 8PM Lecture Today. Go to OWEN 102 Myanmar (Burma) slide show. Why show slides like this in a "sustainability" class? Think about it. Quiz fodder-The Irrawaddy news site" It's a busy site--CHOOSE A NEWS ARTICLE ON BURMA]. Have Two important points from your article. from TWO articles. Quiz Fodder-Lifeboat Ethics Garrett Hardin's famous essay "Lifeboat Ethics." Hardin wrote this in 1974. Are there applications to what Hardin wrote in today's world. Don't generalize, take at least one of his specific points and direct it at today's situation. Quiz Fodder-Rice and Climate Change Asia runs on rice. What are the projections for rice in 2050? Penultimate Draft of Critical Thinking Paper # 1 due NEXT WEEK, Friday January 23 in recitation. Bring a finished (the best you can do) paper or lose points. Wk-3;Jan 21
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Only two hours tonight in honor of Reverend Dr. Martin Luther's Birthday. Get involved, do something for the common good. Feel good about yourself.
| 6PM Guerilla Sustainability--Reduce your resource footprint. Reference Seventh Generation. Perhaps the largest sustainable paper and home cleaning supplies company. Reference Eden Foods. These guys refuse to apply for the "USDA Organic" certification, saying that it is too much hype and not enough focus on real food. Reference--ODEQ Gray Water Fact Sheet Quiz Fodder--Solar Water Heaters Lots of Info Here. There are several ways of differentiating these systems--understand the differences. Quiz Fodder-Rainwater Collection System Have two benefits and two drawbacks of these systems. Quiz Fodder: Earth 2100; part 3/9 Have a brief synopsis of 2 major themes in part 3/9 of this movie. EITHER Earth 2100 OR TED Talk Quiz Fodder: TED talks "Climate Change: Oh, it's real" # 3 is Rachael Pike "The Science Behind a Climate Headline" (4 minutues) Have two strong points from the talk. 7PM:Go to Recitation Rooms for: "Let's avoid zeros on CT Papers" workshop Here is a chance to improve your final draft into a FINAL PAPER Penultimate Draft of Critical Thinking Paper # 1 Due in class. Bring a good paper or lose points. CT # 1 Final (Ultimate) Paper Due Friday, January 23 by 5PM TA Mailboxes in WLKN 104. Wk-4:Jan 28
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6PM:Guest Speakers: Dan & Jodine Wood; Wood Family Farm "We have been farming for over 20 years. My family has farmed in the central valley since the 1890's--and many members of my extended family still do. We began raising hogs, chickens, sheep, and cattle about 15 years ago. Previous to focusing on livestock, we raised vegetables and melons and ran a produce stand. Our melons were sold in over 25 outlets throughout the Portland and Salem area.
| We strive to feed our animals local feeds. Our steers and sheep are fed hay from our and our neighbors fields. We grind our own hog feed which is made up of northwest field peas, Willamette Valley wheat, soybean meal, and minerals. They are also supplemented with local milk and vegetables. We also use rotational grazing for our livestock. Our objective is to raise our animals in a manner which complements their natural abilities. Our ruminants are fed grass and forage. Our animals are outside as much as possible. Our pigs farrow in open pens. Our chickens are allowed to forage in the pastures. Our farm and farming practices are constantly evolving as we improve our processes and infrastructure. As we learn more about our animals by working with them on a daily basis, we are better able to provide them with the care that best suits them. Reference-Country Natural Beef Country Natural Beef--A "natural" alternative, started by Oregon Ranchers, and still with an Oregon focus. Quiz Fodder "Veal Farmers Adopt More Humane Methods" Well, here is a happly article about veal calves living a real life. Reference "Humane Farming Association National Veal Boycott." And here is the life of CAFO veal calves. Quiz Fodder "What a difference a cage makes, California's humane egg battle." What does Proposition 2 say about egg laying hens--two basic requirements? Why is Missouri suing California? Describe a "colony cage." Why fuss about cage size or cage free (from the article please)? Quiz fodder-Joel Salatin Joel Salatin of Polyface Farms "invented" or perhaps "rediscovered" Intensive Grass Management as a system to raise meat. Click on "Principles" in the line of topics at the top of the screen and know three of them. 7PM Animal Welfare: What do we owe the animals that feed us? Reference: Pig welfare a two minute Chipotle Grill piece featuring Willie Nelson singing a take-off on the Coldplay song "The Scientist." It's poignant, cute, and succinct. Reference: Baraka movie Chicken Factory a three minute video showing the treatment of recently hatched chicks. Reference-Oregon SB 694 Pigs get treated better in Oregon--eventually. Reference-California Prop. 2 More encompassing than Oregon's new law. Reference Here is a nice explanation of egg labeling. Reference: Global Animal Partnership This organization certifies humane animal treatment. Reference: Pig welfare An NPR piece about McDonald's restaurantes telling suppliers that they won't buy from suppliers using "gestation crates." Reference For an NPR interview with Jonathan Safran Foer the author of "Eating Animals." Have two significant points from this interview. Quiz Fodder We may as well have a look at what a CAFO (Confined Animal Feeding Operation) looks like. Just sit for a couple of minutes and watch the photos change on this page. Have a good personal defintion of a CAFO. Quiz Fodder: Shrimp An OSU Researcher looked into the carbon footprint of farm raised shrimp in SE Asia, and concluded that it is biggest impact of any meat. Quiz fodder-Animal Welfare For a sobering animated bit of Industrial animal production. They are a takeoff on "The Matrix." What is the point of these videos? Watch at least one and be able to synopsize it. 8PM:Lecture tonight; go to OWEN 102 8PM:Drinks--Coffee, Tea, Cocoa, Milk Reference-"Consumer Guide to rBST free milk in Oregon Go to the list of links part way down the page and click on "Consumer Guide." Reference There is a new marketing ploy "Hormone Free" milk, that is being used to confuse consumers about the significance of "Organic" designation. Reference Labeling milk not treated with rBST legal in all 50 states since 2010. Reference-Fair Trade Federation One of the certifiers of "Fair Trade' Quiz Fodder-rBST This 5 minute video interview with a physician addresses many of the issues related to rBST in milk. Have two concerns related to giving rBST to cows. Quiz Fodder-"Child Slavery and Chocolate" This is an extensive website with three video clips. Do enough reading/viewing so that you can demonstrate knowledge of the issue with a couple of sentences. Quiz Fodder-"Coffee for a cause" what do those feel good labels deliver. This can be either a sound clip (click "listen to the story") or read the text. You need to have two substantial components from the piece. Quiz Fodder: Earth 2100; part 4/9 Same rules as above for earlier parts. OR Quiz Fodder: TED talks "Twelve Talks to Watch This Earth Day" # 7 James Hansen "Why I must speak out about climate change" (17 minutues) Have two strong points from the talk. Reference: WATCH THIS |
| Wk-5;Feb.4 |
6PM: Agricultural Systems Cook's Ppt on Agricultural Systems and Growing and Preserving Your Own Food: It's a big file and will load slowly. Reference: The Food Alliance. Reference: Shepherd's Grain is a Central Washington group of farmers growing according to Food Alliance principles. Reference: USDA info sheet This website gives access to sources of information concerning sustainable agriculture. Reference for information on local Farmer's Markets. Quiz fodder: Stahlbush Island Farms Know two things that SIF is doing to be sustainable. Quiz fodder: Organic Food Ten reasons to buy organic food. and for a comprehensive look at Organic Food and Farming. What is their mission statement? Sooooo, what are three good reasons for buying organic food? Quiz Fodder: -Mayo Clinic "Nutrition and Healthy Eating" A nice general overview of "Conventional" vs. "Organic" food. What to glean? Find a segment that interests you and take some notes--enough to show that you got something from it. Reference- Golden Rice: How can it help people? Explain two consequences of Vitamin A deficiency and two ways to get Vitamin A. Reference- more about golden rice: both sides of the story. 7PM: Grow and Preserve Your Own Food Reference: This website answers most of the questions that home canners would ask. Reference-Ten Rivers Food Web Source for all things related to local/sustainable food in the South Willamette Valley. Reference-Southern Willamette Valley Bean and Grain Project From growing grass to growing food in the Willamette Valley. What are the incentives and impediments to growing beans and grain in the S. Willamette Valley? Quiz Fodder-"10 Questions for Michael Pollan." Have two questions and their accompanying synopsized answers. Quiz Fodder--"Aquaponics." Have a synopsis of how this system works Quiz Fodder--"Nine GMO Ingredients to Avoid" Know the 9; but also have more info on two. 8PM:Lecture tonight; go to OWEN 102 8PM: Personal Waste Reduction: A "Six Point Plan" towards a "Sustainable Hero" badge. Reference-Republic Services for services of Republic Services. Reference-Plastic to Oil A little video on converting plastic waste directly back into oil. Reference-OSU Recycling Services Check out their quarterly newsletter. Reference-Agilyx in Tigard Agilyx converts local plastic waste directly into crude oil. Reference-Oregon "E-Cycles" Don't know about Oregon "E-Cycles?" On the left side of the page find "Read the FAQs" and have information on TWO. Quiz Fodder "E-Waste Disposal in the Corvallis Area" There are three "blocks" on this page. Know two significant points from "Why recycle E-Waste" AND "What is Covered" from the second block "Oregon E-Cycles: It's the Law!" Quiz Fodder Compare your stainless steel water bottle's environmental footprint with plastic one-time-use bottles. Have a definitive sentence on what you found. Which is more environmtally friendly? Quiz Fodder: Earth 2100; part 5/9 Have a brief synopsis of 2 major themes in part 4/9 of this movie. OR Quiz Fodder: TED talks "Twelve Talks to Watch This Earth Day" # 4 is John Doer "Salvation & Profit in Green Tech" (17 minutues) Have two strong points from the talk. CT # 2 Due next Wednesday, February 11, in Lecture. | ||||||
| Wk-6;Feb 11 |
6PM: Erosion (Some lecture some Slides). Why is the Mediterranean Basin all rocks?
Click Here For Cook's Powerpoint on Erosion Quiz fodder-National Geographic Mississippi River Delta to "drown" by 2100. Soooo this is a complicated one. The Mississippi River basin produces nearly a half million tons of sediment/day, soil erosion from its large basin. BUT, that sediment load is not reaching the Gulf of Mexico. How is this possible? Where is the sediment going? What is the result for the Mississippi Delta in Louisiana? Is there a solution? Quiz fodder-Global Erosion From a Cornell University Study. Know three points. Quiz fodder-Conquest of the land through 7,000 years for a classic look at Mediterranean erosion. Loudermilk visited ancient sites in the Middle East/North Africa. Be able to describe ONE of these sites and what he surmised was the cause of their demise. And what is the "Eleventh Commandment?" When combined with the above article on global erosion and the lecture, you should find this sobering. As the Cornell study says, soil erosion is second only to population as a threat to long-term human sustainability. 7PM Public Land Lets travel across Oregon's Federal public land. Click Here For Cook's Powerpoint "Oregon's Federal Public Lands" Reference: "Oregon's Public Lands." Reference: An interesting set of photos of glaciers "then" and "now" See glaciers disappear before your eyes. Reference: "Oregon's Public Lands." Reference HJ Andrews Experimental Forest. Go take a look--there is a 2 mile "Old Growth Trail." Take the road on the right side of the river, then go a ways (sorry I can't remember how far) watching for the trail sign on the right. Or drive to the end of the road and walk back on the trail. Reference Sustainable Forest Initiative. The Timber Industry's idea of sustainable forests. Reference Forest Stewardship Council. The Environmental/Conservationist community's idea of sustainable forests. Quiz Fodder A straightforward comparison of SFI and FSC standards. Be able to identify three significant differences. Quiz Fodder-Oregon Natural Desert Association List three solid facts that would define this organization. Quiz Fodder-Coast Range Association List three solid facts that would define this organization. Quiz Fodder: How to talk to a climate change skeptic There are four separate taxonomies with subheadings. Follow two links, take some notes on each. 8PM:Lecture tonight; go to OWEN 102 8PM: Bottled Water--use and environmental implications (presented by TAs) Click here for Bottled Water Powerpoint--this may not be the final version--quiz questions would come from the lecture. Reference "2014 Corvallis Water Quality Report" All the stuff the City tests for in our drinking water is here is elaborate detail. Reference: Wikipedia "Oregon Bottle Bill" Reference "Tapped" Video Clip Here is a clip from the the movie "Tapped" Quiz fodder for Stephen Colbert's segment called "Aqua Colbert." Is he making valid points? Explain. Quiz fodder- "Story of Stuff: Bottled Water" It's only 8 minutes and they cram most of the info you need into it. Have three major points from the piece please (and not just from the first 30 seconds--I may get the question from the end). Quiz Fodder: Earth 2100; part 6/9 Same Rules as Before. OR Quiz Fodder: TED talks "Twelve Talks to Watch This Earth Day" # 8 Captain Charles Moore "The Seas of Plastic" (7 minutues) Have two strong points from the talk. Critical Thinking Paper # 2 Due in Lecture or by 5PM in TA mailboxes in WLKN 104. No workshop this time, bring the final copy to be graded. | ||||||
| Wk-7;Feb 18 | 6PM Renewwable Energy-Wind
Click here for Cook's Powerpoint on Wind Energy. Quiz Fodder: Renewables 2014 Global Status Report Chapter 2, "Market and Industry Trends" has eight sections, covering an array of Renewable Energy. Which one do you think hold the most promise? Support your choice with three solid facts from the book. Quiz Fodder: "Wind Turbines Kill Fewer Birds than Cell Towers" USA Today review of scientific studies. Quiz Fodder: Earth 2100; part 7/9 Same Rules as Before. OR Quiz Fodder: TED talks "Twelve Talks to Watch This Earth Day" # 9 David Keith's "Unusual Climate Change Idea" (16 minutues) Have two strong points from the talk. Reference-Blue Sky for info on Pacific Power "Blue Sky" program. Reference: for Oregon's tax rebates for buying energy efficient appliances. Reference: This National Renewable Energy Lab animated map shows installed capacity since 2001. 7PM Renewable Energy--Solar-Geothermal-Waves-Enernet Reference This is the Powerpoint used in class for today and Wednesday. Reference Special for those who have read that "global warming stopped . . . pick a date" I have included a great Powerpoint temperature graph from Richard Alley, climate chaos scientist. Quiz Fodder: David JC MacKay "Renewable Energy without the hot air" This link gives access the home page, including instructions on free download MacKay has brief chapters 1 through 16. Where should we begin? Address which TWO CHAPTERS offers the "biggest bang for the buck?" Have a Chapter titles, and some substantial info from his text to support your position. If his numbers and graphs frighten you, ignore them and read the text. Quiz Fodder: Tiny Spanish Island nears its goal of 100% renewables" What to glean? What "renewables" are they using. Be able to explain their simple system. Quiz Fodder: And in the "no free lunch" category . . . Two significant points from the article. Is there a solution? Reference: Check out Bright Source Energy, Ivanpah "Solar Power Tower" in the Mojave Desert, Eastern California 8PM:Lecture tonight; go to OWEN 102 8PM Renewable Energy--Whatever is left Finish up with last lecture, and hopefully time for discussion. Click here for Cook's Powerpoint on Solar, Geothermal, Waves, and the Enernet Reference for "Thirteen Clean Energy Breakthroughs in 2013." Reference: Why Not Nuclear? Read this carefully to see all of the reasons that we won't ever have a "nuclear renaissance." The industry has many cheerleaders, but few builders. Why? Reference to pull up a DOE map with Federal Government supported "renewable" energy projects. Click on a few and see what is coming at us. Reference Interactive map of Oregon Geothermal Resources. This map is a little tricky, but very comprehensive. Reference: Geothermal in Oregon. Here is the Governor's website. Quiz Fodder: Geothermal At Newberry Volcano Watch this OPB Field Guide video (less than 10 minutes), on the geothermal site outside Newberry Crater. Be able to synopsize the information presented. Quiz Fodder: Methane Hydrates There are enough photos and links to articles on Methane Hydrates to satisy even the most curious. Whichever one you choose to investigate, you need to know three things: 1) What is a Methane Hydrate; )Where do they form naturally; and 3) Why should we care--what is the potential impact of this stuff? Quiz Fodder: This Building is Supergreen There are three headings in this article. Have something worthwhile from each heading. |
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| Wk-8; Feb 25 | 6PM: Pesticides and Household Chemicals Environmental Heroes use vinegar and baking soda to clean up (and Bon Ami, of course "Hasn't Scratched Yet").
Reference: "Toxic America" This CNN multi-media/multi-part investigation headed by Dr. Sanjay Gupta is a very useful up-to-date source of information about toxic chemicals and our health. I highly recommend it if you have children, or anticipate having children in the next few years. Reference:Healthy Home, From Metro in Portland Reference: Jon Stewart Show Video on Organic Food vs. Conventional Food Reference For a sobering look at Organophosphate pesticides and ADHD (Attention Deficit Hyperactive Disorder). Reference Take a look at these plastic containers and what is in them. Learn what to avoid. Reference A really good reference list to help better understand toxics and children. Reference The National Pesticide Information Center tries to do more than list toxics. Do a search on "Bedbugs" for some cool stuff--recognize any of the symptoms? Reference for Agency for Toxic Substance and Disease Registry. I believe that this Federal Government agency is the best source of information on toxics. Reference Monsanto "Food" Reference 1 minute DDT spraying video. Quiz Fodder-Pesticides in Food A nice little webpage, but notice the buttons for the "Dirty Dozen" and "Clean 15." If you find yourself trying to get the most "bang" for your organic "buck" here is a guide to help you decide which produce to spend the extra money for Organic. For the quiz, have both lists. Quiz fodder-Household Chemicals for a household chemicals database. Look up two chemicals you use. Quiz fodder: Vinegar, Baking Soda, and Lemon. Be able to discuss a good use of each one from this website. 7PM: Synthetic Chemicals. Treated Lumber; Pharmaceuticals and Personal Care Products. Reference"Superweeds Hit Farm Belt, Triggering New Arms Race" There are no free lunches--Roundup Ready seeds were too good to be true. More and more "weeds" are becoming resistant, so stronger stuff is on the way. Eat Organic! Reference Northwest Coalition for Alternatives to Pesticides. What is their mission? What is one "Program?" What is one "Publications and Information." Reference Here is a link to "Greenlivingonline". It it a discussion of "Six Make-up Chemicals to Avoid." Should be particularly useful for women. Reference A nice bit of investigative journalism by the staff of CBS "60 Minutes" on Phthalates. They talk with people on all sides. Highly recommended. Reference Here is a place to buy toxic-free personal care products and a source of ingredients from which to make your own. Reference The book "Natural Beauty at Home" has recipies in it to make your own personal care products. Reference For a link to the book "Not Just a Pretty Face: The ugly side of the beauty industry." It is the unvarnished, sobering, frightening truth about the stuff we put onto our bodies. Reference For a link to the book "Exposed: The Toxic Chemistry of Everyday Products and What's at Stake for American Power." The government is not looking out for your welfare. Reference This is a really cool website on how to make environmentally friendly cleaning products from ordinary ingredients. I'll give you extra credit points for making and using two of these. Reference-BPA Here is a link to companies that use BPA free packaging (food cans, etc.) Quiz Fodder-Good Guide This webpage covers a wide range of products and rates them. They use a rating system for products including several components. Compare a product that you use with a similar product that they recommend. Quiz fodder-The Story of Stuff--Cosmetics This is a nice, relatively short overview of the issue. There are several themes in the video--Know the "precautionary principle"; how the regulatory system works/doesn't work; who regulates cosmetic chemicals; difference between Europeans and US; others? Critique of "The Story of Stuff-Cosmetics" If you want to get deeper into this debate, watch this video "debunking" the "Story of Stuff-Cosmetics." I suggest watching "The Story of Stuff-Cosmetics" first; then watching this critique; Then note the Critique of the Critique below that. It looks like the guy attacking the original video has no shortage of detractors. Ain't the web fun???? Can you determine the truth? I suggest going to Mark Shapiro's well researched and documented book "Exposed: The Toxic Chemistry of Everyday Products and What's at Stake for American Power." He covers the topic more clearly than either of these guys. Same Rules as before. Quiz Fodder: Earth 2100; part 8/9 Same Rules as before. OR Quiz Fodder: TED talks "Twelve Talks to Watch This Earth Day" # 11 Alex Steffan "The Route to a Sustainable Future" (17 minutues) Have two strong points from the talk. 8PM: Group Presentations. Go To Recitation Rooms. Last Day to turn in Energize Corvallis packet. Critical Thinking Paper # 3 due Next FRIDAY, March 6 in Class or TA mailboxes in WLKN 104 by 5PM. | ||||||
| Wk-9; Mar 4 |
6PM: Guest Speaker John DeVoe, Water Watch of Oregon John joined the WaterWatch staff in
2003 after practicing law for 13 years in Portland, most recently as a partner in a larger Portland law firm. John's practice focused
on environmental and natural resource issues as well as condemnation and civil litigation. He earned his law degree with honors from
Indiana University in Bloomington, Indiana in 1990, and a B.A. in Philosophy from Columbia College in New York in 1985. John is a member
of numerous conservation organizations and enjoys birding and backcountry skiing. He is thrilled to work on behalf of Oregon's rivers
(and their inhabitants).
Quiz fodder Irrigation shut off in the Klamath Basin. What is going on? Brief synopsis Quiz fodder for a good overview of Oregon water law. What are three important points? Quiz fodder-Waterwatch of Oregon/ Good people doing good things for the common good. What is its mission? Two important things that they are involved in. Quiz Fodder: Earth 2100; part 9/9 Well, you've watched the whole darn thing. What issue has stuck with you the strongest . . . OR what issue do you think is the most far fetched. Usual rules. OR Quiz Fodder: TED talks "Twelve Talks to Watch This Earth Day" # 12 James Balog "Time Lapse Photography of Extreme Ice Loss" (20 minutues) Have two strong points from the talk. IF YOU DON'T WATCH THIS ONE, YOU'VE MISSED A REALLY, REALLY, SOBERING VIDEO PROOF OF CLIMATE CHAOS" 7PM: Adaptations to Survive the 21st Century I have decided to make this a group effort. Pick one of the following topics, find TWO articles that apply to your choice, bring the articles or notes or have them easily accessible on your electronic device, be prepared to sit in a group of students who investigated the same theme, put together a brief group report, present it to the class, and get your quiz grade according to the quality of your 125-250 word write-up that you will turn in in class. Stephen Colbert on Climate Change and World Hunger. Here are the broad topics that could be investigated (others are possible if you can defend your choice): 1) Water usage--how can humans become more water efficient? This could include agriculture; industrial processes, homes and businesses 2) Sea Level rise. How to adapt to rising sea levels. 3) Rising snow lines in mountains, creating more winter runoff and less summer runoff for agriculture. 4) Reducing energy demand from industry, homes, businesses, transportation, etc., thus reducing CO2 emissions 5) Feeding more people with less land--creative agriculture, things like city farming, hydroponic, aquaponic 6)Reducing Consumer Demand for "Stuff" 7)Using the internet and/or social media to get people involved. I'm not assigning any articles or Quiz Fodder to read. I want to see what you guys come up with and that will direct the discussion. 8PM Group Presentations Go to Recitation Rooms. | ||||||
| Wk-10; Mar 11 |
6PM: Open Forum--Karaoke if you like You bring the topic and Cook will sing. Seriously, we've dedicated one lecture period to Q and A the last few terms and students found it worthwhile. Bring you questions, concerns, conjectures, challenges, and I'll respond the best I can. Student input is welcomed also. You can submit three well thought out TYPED questions in lieu of a quiz (if we draw a quiz bean).
Quiz Fodder--Apocalypse Soon: Has Civilization Passed the Environmental Point of No Return?: Read it, come to your own conclusions. Be prepared to argue two points. Quiz Fodder--Portland Will Still Be Cool, but Anchorage May Be the Place to Be On a Warmer Planet, Which Cities Will Be Safest? Have Two important points. Quiz Fodder--Recent Poll Want to feel better about yourselves? Check this 2014 poll by same research group. What did they say (two points) 7PM: Concluding remarks. Quiz Fodder: "Anyhing is Possible." Mick Ebeling wrote a book "The Art of the Impossible: The art and joy of doing what couldn't be done" In his book he lists six points that he feels are important to chasing your dream of helping others. (And a "Meet the People" at the end, but it doesn't really cound as one of the points.) LIST the six points, then elaborate on the two that you think would be the most difficult to achieve and why. Quiz Fodder: Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation. What is its mission? What have they been doing lately? Reference Albanian Alps Institute. Powerpoint with photos and info about the Albanian Alps Institute. Quiz fodder Albanian Alps Institute web page. What is its mission? What have they been up to lately? Quiz fodder "How Millions of People Can Solve Climate Change." Let's end our Quiz Fodders with something positive! Be able to explain this article in a couple of sentences. March 13: Group Presentations. Go to Recitation Rooms |
