Unit 9: Global Policy, Toxicity, and Pest Management by Olvera

Note Guide 1

o_olvera — 2015-03-19 15:31:10 UTC

Directions: Students should create a note guide (outline) of the text. The information should not be limited to the objectives below. At a minimum, the student should understand the topics listed.

OBJECTIVE: GLOBAL POLICY

22, 23, 24

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- What is GDP and GNP? Why are they important?

- What are the federal laws associated with the cleanup of abandoned hazardous waste sites?

- What types of enforcement is the EPA allowed to use?

- Explain what occurred in the 1972 United Nations Conference on Human Environment.

- The Clean Water Act (1972), The Water Quality Act (1987), The Safe Drinking Water Act (1974), The National Environment Policy Act (1970), The Estuary Protection Act, Resource Conservation and Recovery Act, and Comprehensive Environmental Response.

Activity 1

o_olvera — 2015-03-19 15:57:04 UTC

There are a large number of potential laws that could become enacted as a part of our nation to better preserve our environment and citizens. Presume you are the president of the United States of America. What law would you propose to legislature to advance the protection of our environment and why? The law can range from protecting the environment such as state parks, to specific plants/animals, laws for tourism, human consumption, etc...

~2 paragraphs

Note Guide 2

o_olvera — 2015-03-19 16:00:44 UTC

Directions: Students should create a note guide (outline) of the text. The information should not be limited to the objectives below. At a minimum, the student should understand the topics listed.

OBJECTIVE: TOXICITY

23, 24, 25

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- Who is the UNFAO and why are they important?

- What are pesticides? Name two that are banned and two that are not, Why?

- Alternatives to pesticides

- What is biomagnification and bioaccumulation?

- What is the meaning of "the dose makes the poison"?

Activity 2

o_olvera — 2015-03-19 17:30:51 UTC

Complete the following activity correctly.

Note Guide 3

o_olvera — 2015-03-19 17:42:49 UTC

Directions: Students should create a note guide (outline) of the text. The information should not be limited to the objectives below. At a minimum, the student should understand the topics listed.

OBJECTIVE: Toxicity/Pest Management

22, 23, 24

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- What is Synergism, antagonism, reclamation, and forest succession?

- What is LD-50 dosage?

- What is global sustainability and how would we accomplish this?

- What is "mountaintop removal" and the "Green Revolution"?

Activity 3

o_olvera — 2015-04-06 14:32:32 UTC

The world has transitioned into favoring organic food versus non-organic. Pesticides and processed foods are now arising as the cause for certain diseases/health problems. However, "organic" isn't all society claims it to be. Are organic foods grown with no pesticides? does research show any support to the claims that it is healthier? What is the reason organic is price considerably higher? What is your stance on organic foods and are non-organic foods the reason for societies health decline?

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