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= = = Part 5: The Future = =Resources Gathered For A Web Enhanced Global And Environmental Issues Elective Course I Am Constructing and home to use as a web enhanced ( f2f ) or hybrid course.= = = = = =__ Course Overview For Global and Environmental Issues __= **What is it?** I am in the process of developing a one trimester elective class that concerns both Global and Environmental Issues. An attempt will be made to show that both groups of issues are interrelated, and have common causes and common solutions. Resources will be provided that encourage interaction with other teens on a local, national and global level.

**Why do I feel it is important?** I want students to understand that //we are all passengers on the same spaceship earth// ; yes, in my other life I was an idealistic earth mother hippy type. If we are to preserve our quality of life and improve the quality of life for all passengers then we need to understand the relationship between our actions, environmental repercussions and the global results. I want students to feel that their actions and their vote are important and can make an impact, starting at the community level.

Some of the RSS feeds and blogs will bring information to students on a daily basis so they can follow the evolution of the issues and research into any possible solutions. This will keep the information current. Web sites will provide background information and will replace a textbook. Students will also have access to videos to put a personal face on the issues.
 * How will the resource; RSS feeds, Delicious account resources, and Videos be used to enhance the class?**

Arizona State University is located in Phoenix and is one of the premier universities working with both environmental issues and global economic issues. I hope to have access to some of their research project results and maybe have student guest speakers. I will also include resources for learning to validation and cite sources, and for researching, compiling and organizing their data. This will allow students to go beyond the teacher supplied database and practice finding their own resources. Students will learn how to produce podcasts, documentary style, to showcase their final product. Examples of podcasts and tutorials for their production will also be a part of the completed student database.
 * What other resources will be used?**


 * DELICIOUS ACCOUNT FOR ENVIRONMENTAL AND GLOBAL ISSUES** :delicious click here to enter my delicious Delicious account.
 * ||  || The websites in this delicious account provide a knowledge base in the areas of global and environmental issues and replace a traditional textbook. Also included in the websites are a few helps for doing internet research, validating sites, citing sources, using Google Docs and producing podcasts for the student's final projects. The student knowledge base is intended as a springboard for further independent research. You will find the resources for the course mostly on pages 3 forward, or use the bundles. ||

Sylvia: http://www. bloglines .com/public/sylwx8 Feed #1: __Teens for Planet Earth, blog/website__. Teens For Planet Earth is a web site, and a blog, for teens from around the world to discuss a wide range of environmental issues and plan for local and global action projects.
 * RSS FEEDS FOR ENVIRONMENTAL AND GLOBAL ISSUES**

Feed #2: __Science News, news/blog__. Blogs by members of the scientific community. Sb provides a wide choice of issues, and now partners with National Geographic.

Feed #3: __Teen Ink Forums/Current Issues__. Includes forums on all types of current events but usually has a fair number of environmentally related topics being discussed. Teen Ink publications have provided a forum since 1986.

Feed #4:__Environmental News Network,news/forum__. Environmental news with an ecological bent. Discussion Forum.

Feed #5: __Science Blogs__. Blogs by members of the science community on a wide range of topics including environmental and related global issues. external image insert_table.gif

Feed #6: __White House.gov blog__. Daily White House news recap that includes everything from Michelle's garden to funds allotted for science and education in the new budget bill.

Feed #7: __msnbc.com/environment__. Breaking news and original journalism on environmental issues

Feed #8: __SEEDMAGAZINE.com__. Go to the environment and development portals for up to date news and articles.

Feed #9: __Tomorrows Table, blog/website__. A blog about genetics, food and farming with a sustainable and global orientation.

Feed #10__:Global Issues, blog/website__. News from Global Issues Web Site attempts to show how global issues are interrelated. Excellent coverage of global health, sustainable design and environmental issues.

VIDEOS FOR GLOBAL AND ENVIRONMENTAL ISSUES ** Sylvia's Video Sharing: KEY: **KB** - Knowledge Base **TF** - Teen Friendly **IE** - Individual Empowerment **GA -** Global Awareness **EA** - Environmental Awareness Problem with a video? Try opening in a new window. All videos currently may be viewed on UTube.

1. __Global Warming 101__ National Geographic, May 18, 1007. A basic primer in the current theories of Global Climate Change. This video will provide students with credible background information on the topic. **KB EA**

2. __Alternative Energy__ National Geographic, April 6, 2007. Overview of affordable alternative energy sources. By watching this video students will be introduced to fossil fuel alternatives available today. **KB EA**

3. __Alleviating Global Hunger With Agricultural Biotechnology__ CBI Washington D.C. Jeffery Sacks, Director of The Earth Institute, Columbia University. January 9, 2009. Dr. Sacks discusses the use of agricultural biotechnology in the fight against global hunger. this video will introduce students to the pressing issue of global hunger and provide possible solutions. Students will use this video to develop background knowledge in the area of global issues. ** KB GA **

4. S__ustainable Agricultural__ Conservation Films, December 4, 2008. The story of a Kenyan farmer doing small things to be environmentally friendly. This video puts a face on what one person can do despite adversity. Stimulates Global Awareness. **GA IE**

5. __World Water Crisis__ Greg Allgood for The Children's Safe Drinking Water Program, December 12, 2009. A girl from Tanzania tells her story about her village's quest for clean drinking water. **IE GA**

6. __The Cruel Truth__ By Students In Sahagun, Colombia New Millennium School, Sahagun Colombia. Teens at the New Millennium School produce a great slide show to express their concerns about air and water pollution in their country and around the globe. This is a flashy, fast paced music slide show that is made by teens for teens. **TF GA EA IE**

7. __Environmental Impact Of Mining In India__ AmnestyUSA. February 10, 2010. Amnesty International looks into the violation of human rights that have resulted from a mining companies covert and irresponsible actions. Locals say that the mining activities have lead to health and environmental issues and has also destroyed habitat. **GA EA**

8. __Water Pollution In The U.S.__ The New York Times. November 23, 2009. A video for the student's basis knowledge base.This video addresses the issues of water pollution in drinking water, inland waterways and tidal and beach areas. __**KB EA**__

9. __Global Solutions Flash Animation Winner__ Steven Yaun, winner of the Your Global Solutions Animation Contest. November 23,2009. Entitled: Poverty and Hunger Can Be Fought, This is a flasy flash animation that hammers home the affects of poverty and hunger. **TF AG IE**

10__.Deforestation__ Submitted by wtfolll on February 4, 2007. Music: New Days by Asher Lane. Video and text reveal the results of deforestation. Before and after images are very effective. Basic facts included. **TF EA KB**

11.__Fossel Fuel Free__ Earthophiles. January 3, 2001. A documentary about Kriselonstand Sweden, a city of 100,000 people that has abandoned fossil feul completly, and that's only the beginning. **EA GA** 12.__Preserving Biodiversity__ Stockholm Resilience Center. July 4, 2008. Dr. Gretchen Daily from the Biological Sciences Department at Stanford University answers the questions "why is biodiversity important." Dr. Daily draws you in to the lecture by asking what species you would need to take with you if you went to live in a space station on the moon. Then she discloses that it is many, many more than you think. **KB EA**

13.__Urban Farming__ Submitted by gilaig, Global Oneness Project on April 29, 2008. The People's Grocery Project provides access to fresh locally grown food in an area of Oakland CA. that had 53 bars and liquor stores and no grocery store. Through community gardning and local farming the peoples grocery flourishes and provides a healthy alternative to the kind of food you could buy in a liquor store. **IE**

14.__The Greenhouse Project__ Johannesburg GlobalOneness. February 26, 2009. GlobalOneness works to empower the people in Johannesburg South Africa. An inner city park becomes a community garden and residents are helped to develop solar ovens to replace coal, open a recycling center and learn to build with sustainable design. **IE GA**