- Begin to understand the basic elements of the Energy and Place project
- Make progress on your project
Starter 2.9: How do you see Chief Seattle's message as relevant in the present day? Quote at least one passage from the text to support your answer.
DISCUSS
- Which passages struck us?
- What ethics about the land are reflected in his words? How does he show us the differences between the white relationship with the Earth and his own?
- How does he use the word "savage" ironically?
Four Corners
1. Global warming has me extremely concerned right now.
2. We use too much energy in the United States.
3. Keeping energy cheap and plentiful should be one of our priorities as a society.
4. I would change my lifestyle and give up some luxuries and comforts in order to protect the natural environment.
5. The government should regulate the types and amounts of energy we use.
6. Protecting the environment should trump the need for cheap, abundant energy.
7. Individual actions can impact the health of the environment.
8. People overreact too much about things like pollution and climate change. They aren’t as big a deal as people make them out to be.
Energy and Place Project Essential Questions
- How does energy
production impact[1]
place?
- How do your sense of place[2],
your environmental ethic, and your understanding of our energy needs
influence your perception of man’s use of Earth’s resources and your own
lifestyle decisions?
- [1] In defining “impact” you can think about it in terms of the impact on the culture, the health of individuals, the land, the economy, technology and scientific progress, future generations, and/or the sustainability of the resources of a specific location or the planet as a whole.
- [2] **“Sense of Place” is a concept that describes the quality of people’s relationship with a place. However, you will develop a definition of sense of place that most resonates with you. Some questions you may consider include: Does sense of place include a connection to the natural world separate from people? Does it include people? Does it include a local sense of place or global? Do you define your sense of place as one of economic positioning, social class, geographic location, and/or connection to community and people? Do you define it as very particular spot that holds special meaning to you? Does your connection to land shape your identity? Do you feel rootless or disconnected from community and/or place?
Work Time for NAS Project:
Sorry about the Google Form! Please do it today! Important so I can send a list to the library!
Plans for Wednesday: Who is going? Who can drive?
Honors Book Club Meeting this Wednesday:
You should be about 1/2 way through Cat's Cradle. Come with questions and musings.
If you want to get a jump on the reading for this week, pick up a copy of "The Land Ethic" by Aldo Leopold. This will be due Thursday.