Two day research project on environmental issues.  In partners of your choice.  Must be presented to the class on Thursday.  Strongly encouraged to use lots of pictures and short video clips. Seek to show a Canadian example and one-three examples from other countries.

Topics:

• desertification 
• ocean acidification
• plastic in the ocean
• enviroment as person
• strip mining
• loss of ecosystems
• other

Answer the following:

1. What is the problem? Give many examples with pictures/video.
2. What is the economic importance of this resource?
3. What are the long term impacts on the area?
4. What solutions are being offered?
5. What do you consider to be the realistic solution? *You must consider the need to  develop the economy as well