ELA+B10+The+World+Around+Us

//We are all part of a larger world community. As such, we need to reflect on the elements within our world – self, family, and community as well as the natural and constructed worlds, and our influence on these and on future generations. By exploring various perspectives and our relationships with nature and constructed environments, we can examine our roles (worshipper, exploiter, master, steward, student, etc.). Through deeper understanding of ourselves, our constructed worlds, and nature, we can become agents of change who build a better world for today and for tomorrow.//

(Perspectives; Diversity of Being; The Natural and the Constructed Worlds; Individuals and Communities; Stewardship)
 * English Language Arts B10: (Unit 2): The World Around and Within Us**


 * Big Questions for Inquiry:**
 * What are our relationships and responsibilities to the communities and environments of which we are a part?
 * How are we related to and responsible for natural and constructed environments? For technology?
 * Why is it important to be in touch with the world?
 * The world is a difficult text: how can we read it and respond to it critically?
 * How can I have a positive influence upon my world?
 * How must we show respect and care for the community of life?

**Multi-Media Resources**
The Story of Stuff [] - Electronics, cosmetics, water bottles

South Saskatchewan Watershed Stewards []

Encyclopedia of Saskatchewan – search stewardship []

David Suzuki Foundation [|http://www.davidsuzuki.org/#]

Sturgeon River Plains Bison []

Operation Burrowing Owl []

Living by the Water CD []

Sweep It (with multi-media contest winners) []