What is more basic to life? We just turn on the tap and water flows freely, hot and cold, cool showers, warm tubs. Have you ever thought about where it comes from? How water gets to us? How safe is it? How much do we have? If you are a typical American who has never visited a farm, you have not thought of these issues. Click to Continue

Resources: 1. rivers.pdf -- On pesticide use Dee Rivers April 22-28, 1999 Orlando Weekly Magazine Pp. 10-13. 2. ruane.pdf -- Citrus Canker Assignments: 1. Read the introduction. 2. Write and post your Short Paper (See: Session objectives and student performance indicators below for for topics and instructions). 3. Discuss topic(s) selected by group moderator. 4. A-student exercise- Calculate your ecological footprint (wack.pdf -- From Green Teacher: Our Ecological Footprint).

Webboard http://onyx.fgcu.edu/~154 Topic: Basic Resources Moderator of Group One:Jennifer Smith Group Two: Amy Hilliard

Session Objectives and Student Performance Indicators: Practice critical, analytical and systems thinking skills in researching, analyzing, and comparing the different issues regarding the use of resources in Florida. In the short paper, demonstrate an understanding of complex relationships between individuals and the communities in which they live and work. through an analysis of the issues relevant to air quality in SW Florida. Suggest some possible solutions. the issues relevant to fresh water quality in SW Florida. Suggest some possible solutions. the issues relevant to salt water quality in SW Florida. Suggest some possible solutions. the issues relevant to energy availability and conservation in SW Florida. Suggest some possible solutions. Demonstrate community awareness Discuss the topic selected by the group facilitator regarding issues concerning basic resources in Florida on the webboard.

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