Reading Response 2

RR2: COMPLETE Activities 7.1 & 7.2, pgs. 172-173

Activity 7.1

1. The sources we consulted before selecting an appropriate theme included: course handouts and readings, textbook references, California standards, and internet resources such as Google and local news websites.

2. Create a word Web

3. We discussed our subject areas and tried to find topics that can successfully link them. We also considered topics that will prove relevant to the students at Carlsbad High School. We tried to take into consideration the location of the school and some of the issues that actually affect the students' lifestyles. Our main focus was to choose a topic that will allow for discussion and hands-on learning as much as possible.

Activity 7.2

Topic: Carlsbad Lagoon Preservation

Essential Questions (In Progress)

- What role do the Carlsbad Lagoons play in my life?

- How much responsibility does a community have for preserving its natural resources/landscape?

- How does being an educated citizen affect my role in preservation?