Walden Week!

Welcome to Walden Week! We'll discuss the short story "Admiral," enjoy excerpts from the highly influential and relevant book by Henry David Thoreau, and then begin working on the articles about U.S. food policy and sustainable foods.

MONDAY/TUESDAY: Journal warm-up. Discuss the short story "Admiral" by T.C. Boyle. Begin reading the Walden excerpt that contains 5 vocabulary words for the week. Listen to excerpts from Walden and enjoy an optional, extra credit coloring activity.

Due: Read "Admiral" by T.C. Boyle in the Science and Nature Packet.

Homework for Thursday/Friday:
Finish reading Walden excerpt (if need be).

WEDNESDAY: Journal warm-up. Read sources and debate to what extent the government should require "green" practices.

Due: n/a

Homework: same as Monday.

THURSDAY/FRIDAY: Journal warm-up. Quiz covering Walden vocabulary and content. Walden discussion. Synthesis essay basics. Introduction to the Sustainable Foods articles and essay. View Peter Menzel's Hungry Planet photo essay as a class.


Due: Finish reading Walden excerpt from Science and Nature packet.

Homework: In the Science and Nature Packet, please read and annotate Source 3 by Niman, and Source 4 by Specter.