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World View Take Home Readings
These reading assignments are designed for grade 8 & grade 11/12 social and environmental science classes (open to grade 9). They introduce students to global environmental issues through specific case studies of community organizations from Latin America. The readings are based on Falls Brook Centre’s international experience.
Grade 8 Social Science
Curriculum Connection: Each reading is accompanied by discussion questions linked to curriculum outcomes from Grade 8 social studies units (culture, technology, economy and interdependence).
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Costa Rica World View: Analog Forestry an Approach to Biodiversity Restoration
Miguel Soto is one of the pioneers in promoting the restoration of forest lands. He has had a dream of restoring the corridor between the rainforest and the cloud forest, the area of Costa Rica where he lives, and return it to an area of diverse flora and fauna.
Read the full story...
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Cuba Case World View: Biodiversity Restoration and Community Development in Guantanamo
As the rainy season approaches, Dagoberto is getting ready to plant his first seedlings and build the foundation of a healthy ecosystem. In Guantànamo, Cuba the biodiversity restoration is an important project underway by families in the area, the State Forest Company and the Cuban Forestry Research Institute.
Read the full story...
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Honduras World View: Rainwater Harvesting
Angelica Barahona wakes up around 6:30am and washes her hands using water from the pila, which is a cement container that holds water. The pila promotes rain-water harvesting using an appropriate technology that suits the needs of the beneficiaries.
Read the full story...
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Honduras World View: Fuel-Efficient Stoves Help Protect Forest and Family Health
To make a living Doña Gabriela devotes her time to making tortillas, a flat and thin pancake made out of corn. A group of youth from New Brunswick and Falls Brook Centre helped Doña Gabriela with a donation to build her a fuel-efficient stove.
Read the full story... |
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Mexico World View: Community Asset Mapping, a Tool for Rural Change
Elizabeth Rodriguez is a young Mexican woman working with the environmental organization GAIA, and with a group of citizens she runs a workshop to identify the strengths, values and resources in the area.
Read the full story...
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Mexico World View: Local Markets
The local organic market initiative with the longest history began in 1996 in the city of Guadalajara, Jalisco, Mexico. Local organic markets are places where Mexican consumers can buy local organic products to feed their children well and purchase healthy food.
Read the full story...
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Grade 12 Social Science
Curriculum Connection: Each reading is accompanied by discussion questions linked to curriculum outcomes from Grade 12 World Issues and Grades 11/12 Environmental Science.
Click to choose and download the reading assignments:
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Costa Rica World View: Analog Forestry an Approach to Biodiversity Restoration
Miguel Soto is one of the pioneers in promoting the restoration of forest lands. He has had a dream of restoring the corridor between the rainforest and the cloud forest, the area of Costa Rica where he lives, and return it to an area of diverse flora and fauna.
Read the full story... |
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Cuba Case World View: Biodiversity Restoration and Community Development in Guantanamo
As the rainy season approaches, Dagoberto is getting ready to plant his first seedlings and build the foundation of a healthy ecosystem. In Guantànamo, Cuba the biodiversity restoration is an important project underway by families in the area, the State Forest Company and the Cuban Forestry Research Institute.
Read the full story... |
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Honduras World View: Rainwater Harvesting
Angelica Barahona wakes up around 6:30am and washes her hands using water from the pila, which is a cement container that holds water. The pila promotes rain-water harvesting using an appropriate technology that suits the needs of the beneficiaries.
Read the full story... |
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Honduras World View: Fuel-Efficient Stoves Help Protect Forest and Family Health
To make a living Doña Gabriela devotes her time to making tortillas, a flat and thin pancake made out of corn. A group of youth from New Brunswick and Falls Brook Centre helped Doña Gabriela with a donation to build her a fuel-efficient stove.
Read the full story... |
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Mexico World View: Community Asset Mapping, a Tool for Rural Change
Elizabeth Rodriguez is a young Mexican woman working with the environmental organization GAIA, and with a group of citizens she runs a workshop to identify the strengths, values and resources in the area.
Read the full story... |
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Mexico World View: Local Markets
The local organic market initiative with the longest history began in 1996 in the city of Guadalajara, Jalisco, Mexico. Local organic markets are places where Mexican consumers can buy local organic products to feed their children well and purchase healthy food.
Read the full story... |
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