Environment and Human Health WebQuest
ConFarm, a large agricultural conglomerate is seeking to buy 10,000 acres of farmland adjacent to Happyville. This request is counter to local zoning ordinances and before the request can be granted it is required that a public forum be held so that interested parties may present their points of view to the zoning board. Your task is to plan a presentation for an upcoming Happyville Town Hall meeting.
Decide as a group how to structure your presentation, and what sorts of media you wish to include in your design. While not limited to the topics below, be sure that each group member at least is responsible for the following subtopics or points for each role.
You are part of a group of five members who will choose the following roles:
1. A public health official for the state. This official must investigate the following:
2. A representative for a chemical company specializing in the sale of agricultural herbicides. Please include these ideas:
3. A representative for a chemical company specializing in the sale of agricultural pesticides. Please include these ideas:
4. A salaried farmer for the co-op which owns ConFarm. You should be sure to make the following points:
5. A local organic farmer. You should address the following interests:
Once you have decided on which role you are playing CLICK HERE is a list of links to help you get started on your research.
Last Revised October 23rd, 2006
Created By Cheryl Hach and Mitch West.
E-mail: Cheryl Hach and Mitch West.
Kalamazoo Area Math and Science Center
