1. Calendar Today March 8 – Nutrition and the Environment – Extra credit due today – Start Do Something! assignment in class Thurs. March 10 – Topic: Vegetarian diet – Do Something! Assignment due

2. Food and the Environment Our health directly relates to what we eat which directly relates to environmental health.

3. Celebrate! Fold your paper in thirds lengthwise. Plan a celebration party for a good friend with 1-2 partners. In the left column make a ‘to-do list. Possibilities to consider: party location, budget, who/how to invite guests, food, drink, entertainment, gift, decorations, facilities (water, parking, security and/or other. Be as realistic as possible.

4. Oops! @*)&!#@$&! You have an unexpected problem! Word got out about your cool party! 5X the people invited showed up… many, you don’t even know! In middle column list problems this unexpected variable is likely to cause. In right column, suggest solutions, if one exists. Be as realistic as possible.

5. How does party planning relate to food and environment? One place provides what you need for period of time. – Population ….people – Resources…... food/beverage – Environment….venue

6. Earth’s Population/Resources/Environment Resources Natural (e.g. topsoil, oil, fresh water, fuel, biodiversity) Infrastructure (e.g. factories, transport systems)… in jeopardy or need repair Environment Predictable climate, open space, intact habitat’s… in jeopardy Population >7,000,000,000 (billion!) Population ~80 million added/yr. to the global dinner tableadded

7. What is Carrying Capacity (cc)? at W. Africa standard of living ~ 20 B people at US standard of living ~ 0.5 to 2 B people Recall we are at 7B and still growing! The population Earth can carry sustainably (indefinitely)

8. Which would be better for Earth? a.Increase in population (more people) b.Steady population (no increase or decrease) c.Decrease in population (fewer people) Work with one partner and give the rationale for your choice.

9. Do Something! How can you help? Due next class 3.10 for 15 pts. Highlight all areas on HO where you would like to make change to reduce your impact on Earth. Clearly identify the action you believe will have the most significant, positive impact long term? Give rationale for your choice in 3-5 complete, typed sentences or bullet points.