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Global Studies 8.01 Cassandras Dilemma
Ms. Brinkman
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Module 3 Protecting the Environment
Print your Module 3 Checklist!
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What if
What if you could predict the future? But no one
believed you? Imagine having known on September
10th, 2001, that terrorists would crash planes
into the Twin Towers the very next day. You went
to all the news stations, warning that this
horrific event was about to take place.. And no
one believed you? What would you do?
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Cassandras Dilemma
The previous situation is known as Cassandras
Dilemma, which comes from Greek
mythology. Cassandra was a beautiful woman who
was the daughter of King Priam, the last king of
Troy. She was granted the gift of prophecy from
the Greek god Apollo, because he loved her. When
she refused to return his love, Apollo cruelly
twisted her gift. She now was doomed to tell the
truth, but not to be believed. She accurately
predicted the destruction of her homeland of
Troy, but her warnings went unheeded.
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Cassandras Dilemma
In this Lesson, were going to learn about men
and women who have dedicated their lives to
protecting the environment. In doing so, theyve
faced their own Cassandras Dilemmas. Just as
no one listened to Cassandras warnings of her
homelands destruction, these people youre about
to research in this lesson have faced similar
reactions to their own preductions of whats
happening to our Earth.
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8.01 Cassandras Dilemma
Lets take a trip down memory lane to Module
3. In 3.03 Listen Up!, you learned
about Carrying Capacity Ecological
Footprint Ecological Overshoot
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8.01 Cassandras Dilemma
Begin by thoroughly reading information in the
Assignment Tab.
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What to do
Scroll down the Assignment Tab until you see the
What To Do section. Carefully read through
the 10 steps. Youll use the Work File to
organize your research.
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The Work File
Use the links provided to conduct your research
for the Work File. Or you may want to use
Yahoo.com .
Your Work File this is what youll be turning
in as your Assessment.
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Yahoo.coms Directory Search
1. Click the More drop-down menu and click
Directory.
2. Then type environmentalists into the Search
bar.
Remember using Yahoo is OPTIONAL.
3. Youll get a list of Related Directory
Categories you can use to explore more resources
for this assignment.
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The Work File
I expect a FULL PARAGRAPH for each of the last 3
sections of the Work File. We consider a full
paragraph to be at least 5-8 sentences.
I expect 2-3 complete sentences for each question
in the first 5 sections of the Work File. Be
sure to check your spelling and grammar.
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Al Gore Example
Al Gore An Inconvenient Truth
I HIGHLY recommend this film!
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Al Gore Example
Because Ive used Al Gore as an example, you may
not use him as one of your 5 chosen
environmentalists.
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Al Gore Example
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My Own Cassandras Dilemma Example
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CREATIVITY OPTIONAL!(Although always encouraged!)
Feel free to get creative with this
assignment! You still have to provide the same
information as you would by completing the Work
File, but feel free to input your information
into a creative presentation, such as PowerPoint,
or Webtools such as Prezi.com, Slide.com, or
OneTrueMedia.com . Let your teacher know if
youd like more info on these creative tools.
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The Rubric
Always check the Rubric and notice the point
breakdown. Double-check your work to ensure
youve included the required elements, then click
Assessments to submit.
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The Drop Box
Submit your completed Work File or creative
presentation into the Drop Box. Be sure youve
double-checked the Rubric, as well as your
spelling and grammar!
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Contact Information
Ms. Brinkman Global Studies Instructor Florida
Virtual School 904-469-6786 office 904-716-6786
text Appointments http//tiny.cc/brinkmanappt We
bsite www.wix.com/tbrinkman2/GlobalStudiesClassic