Introduction to the session As I traveled through Australia and New Zealand this summer, I began to notice familiar plants and trees. If New Zealand was so exotic, why were so many of their plants familiar? The island is unique in that it was not inhabited until the 1100s by Maori who traveled in canoes to settle the islands. Continue ...

Resources: 1. rivers.pdf On pesticide use by Dee Rivers April 22-28, 1999 Orlando Weekly Magazine Pp. 10-13. 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) 2. Discuss topic(s) selected by group moderator. 3. A-student exercise--Draw a plan to landscape the house you created in the previous session using all native species. Use the type of ecosystem in your neighborhood to make the plan adhere to this ecosystem. Scan the plan and post to your website.

Webboard http://onyx.fgcu.edu/~154 Topic: Human Landscape Moderator of Group One: Barbara Rebor Group Two: ____________

Session Objectives and Student Performance Indicators: Foster analytical and systems thinking skills in order to recognize and solve problems through researching, analyzing, and exploring the historical development of human modification of the landscape. In the short paper, demonstrate an understanding of the history of landscape design in the United States and other countries, the aesthetic values of early homeowners and builders, and the nature of xeroscaping and its benefits to the individual Demonstrate community awareness and critical thinking Discuss topic selected by group facilitator regarding issues concerning human modification of the landscape and buildings on the webboard

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