Overview of the Past Two Weeks:
In the past two weeks we watched documentaries called "Diet for a New America" and "Future of Food." These two documentaries were both big eye openers for me and the rest of the class as well. Diet for a New America was about the foods that we eat and how it effects our bodies as well as the environment. This really opened my eyes to what I am really eating and its effects on the environment. Future of Food was about the Genetically Modified and its effect on the farmers and the whole nation. We also did an Eye Opener: CSPI (Center for Science in the Public Interest). In this eye opener we chose a assessment that calculated the food we ate and its effect on the environment. We also did an Eye Opener on an different reading assignments that was assigned to us.
What I have learned about myself:
When I watched the documentary "Diet for a New America" I was shocked to learn about they really effects on the food that us as Americans eat. It really made me look at what I eat everyday. I really don't eat that much meat in my diet but the documentary made me realize that we are all about meat in our meals. I also realized that I love my dairy way too much to give it up. But I am slowly watching my intake on it and making small changes on my diet.
What I have learned about the Environment:
I have learned that what I eat impacts the environment in ways that I never thought of before. For example I did not really think that eating meat and any animal product had that much impact on the environment. There is always something I can do to improve on my impact on the environment and I am little by little making those changes.
What I have learned about blogging:
I have learned that it takes some work to keep up with my blogging but I am getting better at it. I do like the fact that we are not using so much paper which is helping out the environment!! I think we all are doing a good job with our blogging!!
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Ingrid-
ReplyDeleteIsn't it crazy how our diet has so much impact on our earth and animals? That was definitely an eye opening fact that I learned these past two weeks. Blogging does take time, but I agree that it is a lot better than having paper assignments! Keep up the good work!
I agree with both of you that these last two weeks were very eye opening... I think the most so far! Blogging does take time but when you have the time to do it which is hard, there is something kinda fun about it... you get a different feel for everyone in the class?!?! and Yes to No paper assignments:) Keep it up ingy!
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ReplyDeleteI know, I thought it was crazy how strong the link is between what we eat and how our environment is affected! Who would've known the amount of manure produced in comparison to the hotdogs we eat, or the burgers we grill? Crazy stuff. Well it's good to hear you're making small changes everyday...I think that's the most effective way to help and do "our part." Good summary, and good job with the terms! Seeya in class!
Ingrid- it is crazy to think about how much each person impacts the world. I never have thought about what I eat and how it affects our environment until now. I am definately more cautious of what i eat these days!
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ReplyDeleteI loved the picture at the top. You always find the best photos to post with your blogs!
One thing that I have realized about this class is that we all seem to be on the same page, but are having very individual experiences. Ben needs to work on eating less eggs, you less cheese, and Autumn on maintaining her lack of meat and turning off lights etc. We are all getting the same message, but from that message we are tailoring it and applying it to our own lives. Its very neat to experience that. Great Reflection! --S