Reflection: Weeks 15 & 16

Week 15 and 16
During Week 15, we were very fortunate to meet Sue Whitney author and founder of JUNKMARKET. This was a fun experience, I always enjoy meeting people that put themselves out there and are successful. Thanks for the book too that was really nice. It was nice to sit outside and enjoy the sun and discuss what we took from the class. I like everyone else except maybe Sara J learned quite a bit and how important it is to do our own little part.

What struck me the most!
I don't know that I'll ever do anything about it but I was mad a couple times this semester namely at Monsanto and how they treated Canadian canola farmer Percy Schmeiser who had been saving and developing his own seeds for 40 years. I was also annoyed at the government for the way Cancer Alley is set up and how we aren't protecting the people of our country. I was completely impressed by the Inconvenient Truth as prior to this I was on the fence whether or not global warming was true, well I'm a believer now!

Great Group
I really have to say it was a fun experience getting to know all you young punks and that you all made my coming back to school a good experience. Thank for letting me into your group, Have a Great Summer!

Eye Opener: Online Learning Activities

These are some of the Online Learning Activities that were posted by my group member, all were fun and educational.

Kids Health

Sara had a few different games to play and they were fun and informational at the same time. I never knew that pigs only slept about 8 hours a day which is less that little kids as they are suppose to get 10-11 hours daily and on average they only get 9.5 per day. I can say that my boys are right on pace, they get 10 hrs. on most days.
She also had a spelling bee and that was fun too.





Sprawl City:
At Kevin's site there is a test regarding urban sprawl. I only managed a 33% on the quiz he put together. I'm not sure what I think about this subject. Part of me thinks people should be able to get away from urban areas if they want to, and the other part understands the concept that it would be good for our environment so it should be considered.


Air Quality Index:

At Jayme's site I did a little game show where I earned an 80, fun little test, hopefully we never get to the day we have a purple warning indicating that it's to dangerous to play outside.

Advocacy Project: Clean Water Activity

I Want my Water Clean, Cheap, and Tastin' Good!! This is your opportunity to learn a little bit about the cost of waters infrastructure in the United States of America. I put together a little quiz for you just so you would look through the following web-sites to find the answers. This is such an interesting topic since it relates to each and everyone of us at some level. The information comes from these two websites: EPA.GOV Safewater EPA.GOV Needs Factsheet Another site that is interesting reading is: CDC.GOV The Value of Tap Water Have fun with the the test. Thank you very much and stay thirsty. Looking for more water games to play Check out Thirstin and try playing his games. Know Your Drinking Water!! 1) The total nationwide infrastructure need is $334.8 billion for the 20-year period from Jan.'07 through Dec. 2027 what community will need the biggest chunk? Large Community Water Systems (serving over 50,000 people) Medium Community Water Systems (serving 3,301 to 50,000 people) Small Community Water Systems (serving 3,300 and fewer people) Not-for-profit Noncommunity Water Systems Enjoy the last week of classes, and stay hydrated, you'll think clearer!!

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