Web Journal for April 28, 2006: Action Project Check In Reflection

The purpose of this exercise is to reflect on how the Action Project is going so far. Please answer the following questions:

1. In general, how do you think our Action Project is going so far?
2. Specifically, what is going well in terms of positive actions, behaviors, successes, etc. that you have observed?
3. Specifically, what is not going well in terms of negative actions, behaviors, set backs, etc. that you have observed?
4. What changes in your actions or in your behaviors can you make to help improve your experience and to be more efficient to help organize our project by May 8, 2006?

First Weekend Overnight…

If you lost the handout about our first overnight, Click Here to download a copy of the equipment list. If you cannot buy, rent, or borrow the gear you need for our first overnight, bring in a  list of gear you need help finding to class on Tuesday.

Quote for April 28, 2006

“You have to enable and empower people to make decisions independent of you. As I’ve learned, each person on a team is an extension of your leadership; if they feel empowered by you they will magnify your power to lead.” - Tom Ridge

Quote for April 26, 2006

“I would feel more optimistic about a bright future for man if he spent less time proving that he can outwit nature and more time tasting her sweetness and respecting her serenity.” – E.B. White

Quote for April 25, 2006

“Now we see that we have to pay attention to the environment. We have to protect it. It’s become a real issue and a lot of people are still looking at it from a 20th century standpoint.” - Herbie Hancock

Web Discussion for April 20, 2006

This week we chose an environmental issue affecting Boulder County for our Action Project: Water Issues. This is a broad topic that we will begin to narrow next week. As we discussed last week, awareness and education are key ingredients necessary to change the world. Your homework this weekend is to learn as much about water issues in Boulder County as possible. Yesterday, several students learned about a local organization called the Boulder Area Sustainable Information Network (BASIN), so I want to you visit their comprehensive website at: http://bcn.boulder.co.us/basin/. After surfing through the BASIN website, please answer the following questions: 1. Describe all of the ways you depend on water to survive and how you use water in your daily lives. 2. What specific water issues are affecting Boulder County? 3. What specific projects are you drawn to that we can potentially take on for our Action Project?

High Tech vs. Low Tech Camping Equipment

Quote for April 20, 2006

“An idea that is developed and put into action is more important than an idea that exists only as an idea.” - Buddha

Quote for April 19, 2006

“Crafts make us feel rooted, give us a sense of belonging and connect us with our history. Our ancestors used to create these crafts out of necessity, and now we do them for fun, to make money and to express ourselves.” - Phyllis George

Quote for April 18, 2006

“Unless your heart, your soul, and your whole being are behind every decision you make, the words from your mouth will be empty, and each action will be meaningless. Truth and confidence are the roots of happiness.” - Unknown

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