January 29
Service as action projects
Community Service Environmental Project Ideas for Students and Educators
Want to help your local community and environment? Then donate your time to a community service project. Learn more about what service learning is and see sample projects below.
Use this link to research ways to help: https://www.epa.gov/students/community-service-environmental-project-ideas-students-and-educators
January 31
Rob Hopkins: Transition to a world without oil
https://www.ted.com/talks/rob_hopkins_transition_to_a_world_without_oil#t-143903
Watch the video and create a test (multiple choice, short answer, true/false).
February 1
Landscape ecology: Improving landscapes in your community
Supertrees: http://edition.cnn.com/2012/06/08/world/asia/singapore-supertrees-gardens-bay/index.html
Read the article. Do you think supertrees are a good idea? Will you install any in your garden? Why or Why not? Write an informal email to a friend to tell them your thoughts about Singapore's supertrees.