Wednesday, March 18, 2009

10 Ideas that are Changing the World Right Now Blog Post


http://www.time.com/time/specials/packages/article/0,28804,1884779_1884782_1884776,00.html


1. Ecological intelligence is the awareness of our effects on the environment and how we could prevent pollution and depleting natural resources.


2. They're both about saving the environment.


3. I'd say my ecological intelligence is pretty high because I'm aware of our environment.

Friday, March 13, 2009

Thrift Store Data Analysis


1. What struck me was how many people actuaally agreed to take our survey.

2. I'm surprised most of the people age 14-30 said they do shop at thrift stores and most of the older people said they don't.

3. I expected most of the people to say they don't shop at thrift stores and I was right.

4. We probably would encourage people to shop at thrift stores by saying something like it saves the environment.

Friday, March 6, 2009

Thoughts on the Homegrown Revolution Film

1. http://www.pathtofreedom.com/

2. I probably wouldn't grow my own food in my backyard because it looks like to much work.

3. I'm surprised at what their house looks like.

4. I think their needsd and wants sheet would include stuff such as gardening supplies and water for their plants.

5. They're making a difference by planting their own food.

6. I think it's a good idea to grow your own food in your backyard. It seems like it saves a lot of money. The only bad thing is it looks like a lot of work! It looked like the family in that video had absolutely no free time!

Monday, March 2, 2009

1. anthropomorphism (noun) - representation of human characteristics to something that is not human
This word applies to the evolution of the Awks in the story.

2. A. The Bawks and Cawks evolve and fight each other.
B. In the end there could be
peace after the fighting.
C. They're on the same side.