Remember: think completely and critically
Part 1: after reading Chapter 5 in Agriculture and Food Controversies (please check attachment.
List, in bullet point fashion, your top 7 Take-Aways (knowledge that you gained) from Chapter 5. See the assignment instructions for examples of appropriate Take-Aways.
Things to know about ‘take-away’ statements:
• ‘Take-Away’s’ are substantial statements that identify important and factual information about the chapters read.
• Statements should represent information that students find interesting or important to each segment in the episode and does not need to be verbatim (exactly as stated) from the video but can be a summary statement that reflects information. Think college-level thoughts
EXAMPLES:
Example of a poor statement: Eating locally grown food is better
Why it is poor – not substantial and definitely not college level thinking.
Example of an appropriate statement: Locally grown foods have the potential to be better for the environment because only 10% of carbon emissions produced by agriculture come from transporting food so a shorter trip to the store could mean even less emissions.
Why it is appropriate – brings up a couple of points and the statement itself reflects more substantial college-level structure and thinking.
Part 2: Reflective notes are a “metacognitive” strategy; that is, they help you “think about your thinking.” Metacognition is the mark of a mature learner, and helps you remember what you read or watch. Reflection means thinking about what’s important and why, how points connect, what surprises you and why, and what questions you still have.
Below, provide complete and critical thoughts for each of the four questions about Chapter 5.
1. What seemed really important in this chapter and why did it seem important?
2. What did you read that reminded you of something you knew before, or connected up with something else you are learning, and why?
3. What surprised you in this chapter? Why was this surprising for you?
4. What questions do you still have after reading this chapter?
(ALL learners (that’s YOU) MUST include at least 1 question)
Part 3:
Scientists Release Controversial Genetically Modified Mosquitoes In High-Security Lab
1. What is the problem or dilemma in this story?
2. Who is on each side of this story? (not specific names but groups or organizations)
3. What are your opinion of this story and the situations or problems presented? Are there any ‘sides’ to be taken and, if so, what side would you take? Expand on your answers
