Global Warming: Our Personal Impact

These workshops will explore ethical issues regarding the environment, what we eat, how we treat animals, and the connection between these issues. Through a series of thought-provoking films and documentaries, these topics will be explored and discussed.

Instructor: Amber Gilewski

Dates: SPRING 2008: Thursdays - March 27, April 3, April 10, April 17, April 24

Times: 6:00pm – 9:00pm

Location: Academic Room 110– Pemberton Campus

Current Environmental Issues (Mar. 27)                                                                                            
Issues such as global warming, sustainable living, and ecosystems will be addressed in this workshop. Where do we go from here?                                                                                                                  
Course number: CFV-162-40

Current Environmental Issues References

Current Environmental Issues Powerpoint

Environmental Issues & Transportation (Apr. 3)                                                                             

How is transportation contributing to our energy and environmental crisis? What are the alternative options for energy and fuel? The pros and cons of these alternatives will be explored.                     
Course number: CFV-163-40

Environmental Issues & Transportation References

Environmental Issues & Transportation Powerpoint

Connecting the Dots: Vegetarianism & the Environment (Apr. 10)                                                 
How do the foods we eat affect the Earth? Learning how factory farming pollutes the land, air, and water and uses our natural resources.                                                                                                           
Course number: CFV-164-40
Connecting the Dots: Vegetarianism & the Environment References
Connecting the Dots: Vegetarianism & the Environment Powerpoint

Ethics of Eating (Apr. 17)                                                                                                                            Pros and cons of the vegetarian diet and issues about food choices will be explored. Organic farming, CSA, local food, and related topics will be discussed.                                                                          
Course number: CFV-165-40
Ethics of Eating References
Ethics of Eating Powerpoint

Ethics of Animal Welfare (Apr. 24)                                                                                                       Animal rights, animal welfare law, and the plight of farmed animals will be explored. How to encourage respect and compassion towards all living beings and our environment will be addressed in this humane education program.                                                                                                                               
Course number: CFV-166-40
Ethics of Animal Welfare References
Ethics of Animal Welfare Powerpoint

THESEFREE WORKSHOPS ARE GEARED AS A PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT SERIES FOR K-12 TEACHERS AND COMMUNITY MEMBERS. ANYONE CAN TAKE THESE WORKSHOPS!   CLICK HERE FOR THE BROCHURE TO REGISTER FOR THE WORKSHOPS!