1. Calendar Today Nov. 23 – Nutrition and the Environment – Extra credit due today – Do Something! Assignment posted tonight. Due no later than Dec 2 Wed. Nov 25 – Catch up. Review. Open Q/A on any nutrition topic. Mon. Nov 30 – Vegetarian diet

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. Consider location (home/restaurant, public park, inside, outside...), budget, who/how to invite people, food, drink, entertainment, gift, decorations, facilities (water, parking, security..,) etc. 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 likely to cause. In right column, suggest possible 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) and Infrastructure (e.g. factories, transport systems) in jeopardy or need repair Environment – Predictable climate, biodiversity of life, etc. 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 at US standard of living ~ 0.5 to 2 B Recall we are at 7B and still growing! Population Earth can carry sustainably (indefinitely)

8. Do Something! How can you help? Handout posted tonight. Highlight areas where you can make change to reduce your impact on Earth. Which action(s) do 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. Due no later than Dec 2 15 points

10. Earth ‘Party’ The Challenges of Feeding the World As with a party, many things must work together to feed the world’s population. Starting with sunshine streaming to the earth, identify as many of these variables at you can. With your partners produce a diagram/concept map to show their relationship. ( Use text to explain as needed ). photosynthesis/topsoil solar energy seed crop product oil/machinery/labor/water