Odyssey

START DATE:May 11, 2011DUE DATE:Jun 27, 2011STATUS:Open

Description

Follow the travels of Atoms X and Y through the biota in this essay on the interconnectedness of earth systems (including the human system).


Task

NOTE: You will need your copy of A Sand County Almanac to complete this essay. 1. Read the Odyssey essay.
2. Read the first part again. Review the online presentation linked below. You may wish to review how to navigate the presentation first. A short instructional primer of sorts is linked below.
3. In the discussion forum respond to these questions. Don't forget to mark your posts as a response to this assignment.


1. Reflect briefly on this essay. What do you feel is the most important message of the essay?
2. The presentation is one way to unpack the essay for students to help them understand it. Briefly share how would you help your students understand the essay.


Learning Objectives

As a result of this assignment, learners will:
1. Be familiar with the essay Odyssey.
2. Reflect on how to instruct the interconnectedness of earth systems using this essay.


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