1. Pg. 100 RTW: What do you think is the underlining cause of the dolphin slaughters? Objective: I will be able to understand the impact humans have on the environment. Agenda: – Mini Socratic on The Cove Homework: – None Monday, February 29 th

2. Mini Socratic You will be placed in groups and discuss the main question You will each have 1 minute to express your thoughts on the Main Question: – Does creating laws do enough to protect endangered species? What else is needed? After everyone has their turn we will open the discussion up to everyone’s thoughts on what was shared and present one question from your index card to elaborate on. – I highlighted the question that I thought might be best to discuss, choose another if it was already talked about.

3. Preparation for Mini Socratic Main Question: Does creating laws do enough to protect endangered species? What else is needed? – You can use your film study worksheet and notes (pg. 98) – Use support/evidence from the film and our class

4. Pg. 100 RTW: Would you change anything about the format of the Socratic? Objective: I will be able to understand the impact humans have on the environment. Agenda: – Socratic assignment Homework: – None Tuesday, March 1 st

5. Write an essay/comic/rap discussing one of the following 1.The Japanese culture is portrayed very negatively; what reasonable explanation can you give for the behavior of the local Japanese people in the video? 2.How can any omnivore defend his/her carnivorous behavior when it causes the suffering of other creatures (i.e. killing cows, chickens, pigs, etc.)? 3.Which issue has a greater probability to make you act, pollution or dolphin killing? Please explain why one of these is more important to you. 4.Why is the consumption of dolphin meat a problem and what social implications does it present?

6. Pg. 100 RTW: Do you think we are able to tell other nations what to do if it involves global commons? Objective: I will be able to understand the impact humans have on the environment. Agenda: – Addicted to Plastics Video & Socratic Question Addicted to Plastics Video – TEDtalk Nurdles TEDtalk Nurdles Homework: – None Wednesday, March 2 nd

7. Addicted to Plastic Socratic Question What problems do plastics pose to the environment and would we be able to convert to an alternative? – Record your thoughts on the paper – Turn in 3 follow up questions to this topic

8. Pg. 100 RTW: What problems do plastics in the ocean pose? Objective: I will be able to understand the impact humans have on the environment. Agenda: – Socratic Discussion- Plastics Homework: – None Thursday, March 3 rd

9. Pg. 100 RTW: What alternatives to plastics do we have? Objective: I will be able to identify marine invasive species, their effects on the marine ecosystem, and their modes of introduction. Agenda: – Socratic Reflection Homework: – None Thursday, February 19 th, 2015