Reflection: Week 15 & 16

I would have to say that Dr. V's class has opened my mind to new ways of thinking about the environment and how I focus my contributions to benefit where I live. The finals two weeks of class were more about reflecting on what we have learned.

Week 15

This week started of with Sue Johnson coming in and speaking to us about junk. But talking about ways that junk can be reused and make beautiful, hence her book she put out Junk Beautiful. Sue seems to have the natural touch when it comes to re-purposing junk. I was amazed at home some of the junk she used in her book looks like it could have been bought from an antique store. The next day of class was probably the most relaxing of all. We got to go outside, sit in the sun, and discuss what we learned from environmental health.

Week 16

Definitely one of the easiest weeks of the whole semester for this class. We didn't meet this week because of it being finals week but we still had assignments to do. The eye opener assignment was fun to do, especially to play the games everyone posted on there blog.

I wasn't sure how well using this blog thing would work when Dr. V described it at the beginning of the semester but I feel it was a good idea. I allows you to open your mind and sort of describe things in different ways that you wouldn't do the same when putting pen to paper. Thanks to Dr. V for getting me more in touch with our environment so that I can do my part to improve our planet.

A moment's insight is sometimes worth a life's experience.

-Oliver Wendell Holmes

Reflection: Week 9 & 10

Another two weeks have been checked off besides the fact that it was only one week of class. None the less the two weeks happened to be educational.

Week 9

In week 9 Dr. V. started to give us information on the advocacy project and what the goal of the project is. We were introduced to the very first step in our advocacy project. That included each one of us designating our advocacy project representatives. Later in the week we were then given pointers on being photographers to prepare us for the photo essay. Overall this week wasn't to busy but it did prepare us for the future.

Week 10

This week we had out of class work to do being the Dr. V. was at the AAHPERD convention. The only thing everyone really had to focus on was the photo essay. I felt that it was hard to take the photo essay to high standards if you only had a point and shoot camera. Especially one that is a couple years out of date. I knew I should have spent the extra cash on the Nikon for my first camera. Either way it was fun.

These two weeks have proven to be a little more laid back, which gets me thinking that the upcoming weeks are more than likely going to be busier.

Reflection: Weeks 7 and 8

Wow! Another two weeks accomplished. I don't realize how fast these weeks in class really soar by until I sit down and type up these reflections. I guess that's good to say that I am enjoying this class and getting more in touch with my green side.

Week Seven

This week we watched the documentary "Green," which I found very interesting. It talked about a stretch of land on the Mississippi River from Baton Rouge, LA to New Orleans, LA. This stretch of land is where a number on chemical plants have set down on without respect to neighboring towns. The main point I believe it was getting across is that the CEO's of these company's are looking out more for the green profit than the dangers they are causing to these towns. I agree that these company's are only in for the profit and only act like they care about the nearby towns. I would have to say this is my second favorite documentary we have watched so far, An Inconvenient Truth being numero uno.

Week Eight

This week was another relaxing week in class. We watched the documentary "Thirst," that dealt with movement towards water being privatized. I am still a bit unsure about my view on the topic. If water is to be privatized I don't think it will work unless its set at a very low price. However I feel that the government will start to over price water just like any other resources that is used by basically everyone. I guess as of right now I would be against it. Being a college student I don't need another expense added to the list.

I am going to continue my relaxation right into spring break. I hope for whoever that may be going somewhere a safe trip and spring break and maybe keep an eye open if your going to another country on how and what they are doing to improve their environment. And of course while your on spring break don't forget to continue going green. I found this site on ecogeek that
talks about going green on spring break. I've linked this to the page on green spring break stats. And for all those doing a bit of drinking in the sun, maybe you can switch it up with a little bit of organic alcohol. Drink Responsibly.

Happy Spring Break Everyone!

Reflection: Weeks 5 & 6

Well another two weeks have gone quicker than what I expected them to. Week five and six have been the busiest two weeks for me so far this semester. Not so much as being busy in class but more busy on the blogging side of class.

Week Five

In week five we started off by recapping what reading 15 contained. It was about how there may end up being serious problems feeding the world and keeping countries without starvation to stay that way. It is projected that the U.S. could be dealing with starvation problems in the future. The rest of the week consisted of watching the documentary Diet for a New America by John Robbins. It informed us about the problem of Americans diets. It also covered how the products we eat such as beef are fed massive amounts of grain and grown in tight quarters just so the meat will be more lean and tender. I felt this was a very informative documentary even with it being a bit out of date.

Week Six

Week six was another busy week. Everyone in the class had a review on one of the remaining readings from our textbook. Mine was on Protecting the Environmental Legacy of U.S. Nuclear-Weapons Production. It was a lengthy reading but filled with plenty of interesting points. To summarize, it was about the plans put into place that will help the U.S. clean up the nuclear waste that has been produce during the arms race. It talks about certain disposal ideas that are being planned and what consequences disposes this waste may bring. The rest of the week we watched the documentary, Future of Food directed by Debra Garcia. This was a very interesting film. It focused on agriculture and how food has gone from naturally grown seeds to being genetically modified.

Overview

I feel both weeks were very eventful and I have learned quite a lot over these weeks. It feels good to be becoming more environmentally conscious. It keeps me enjoying class and wanting to attend every day. Good choice on the documentaries Dr. V!!!

Reflections on Week Three and Four

So another two weeks have gone by and my thoughts about the environment continue to change...in a positive way.

Week Three

Week three was an eventful week for me because I had my first review due on article 27. From that I learned how the film industry tends to depict our environment in good and bad ways, and sometimes even portray nature in a false view. It made me think about how I view these documentaries and will continue to view them, most likely thinking more in depth about whats behind the scenes. Another group reviewed article number 1, which talked about the environmental challenges that we face.

Week Four

Week four in class was very relaxing. We watched the documentary film An Inconvenient Truth by Al Gore. It gave insight into the threatening and devastating troubles that global warming is having on our planet. Troubles that are affecting people and our environment. I thought it was a very well directed film and I believe Al Gore has made a huge step in getting people to follow along with the fact that global warming is real and we need to do something about it before its to late.

These past four weeks have been a learning experience getting me to think about the environment in ways that I really don't sit down and take the time ponder about.

Reflections on Week One & Two

So it's already been two weeks into the semester and I feel that I have already learned quite a bit. That could be because this is actually my first blog I have created, which makes all this very new to me. Even before creating this blog rarely did I check out other peoples. I can see my self keeping a blog just for fun after this course is finished. I'm guessing that when this semester is over and another is about to start I'm going to hope that class has you set up a blog.

These first two weeks have been mostly composed of going through the expectations that Dr.V has set for us students. Being that you can choose the grade you want to accomplish sets you in a frame of mind to complete the objectives you need in order to receive that mark. Along with explaining the expectations for the class, most of our class times have been consumed by learning all there is to know about Blogger. This has really helped me in getting to know the ins and outs of how to set up a professionally looking blog...at least to my rookie blogging standards. But I have found out that I learn really quick on how to use a blog. In a way it makes me feel a little more professional with technology.

At first I wasn't sure how well this whole blog thing would work, but these past two weeks totally changed my thoughts. Its a brilliant idea to have assignments done on a blog instead of wasting our natural resources. Having assignments done on a blog will benefit one much more than the "old" fashioned way of handing in an assignment. This allows you to gain plenty of feedback from students, that can only affect your learning in a positive way, considering that people leave posts of encouragement and not negative thoughts.

Overall, I feel that the first two weeks have been pretty productive, and only to think there's a lot more to come! I'm ready to start getting in depth with our studies on Environmental Health and adding my knowledge to my blog!

Welcome to Noah's Greenlicious Environmental Blog!

Hey! Welcome to my Greenlicious Environment!

Hi! Welcome to my Greenlicious blog! My name is Noah, I am majoring in Healtcare Management at UMD. I created this blog for my Environmental Health class and it is going to be used to talk about environmental issues as well as a place for NON-PAPER ASSIGNMENTS!

There are 5 possible types of posts on my blog. They include:

1. Advocacy Project
2. Eye Openers
3. Reflections
4. Reviews
5. Share and Voice

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2. Brenda: Brenda's Environmental Health
   
3. Sarah: Sarah H's Safe Environment
   
4. Samantha: Running with the Wild
   
5. Valerie: The Spring Girl
   

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