Picture taken by Ashley Penrod
Week 11
We started off the week by watching a documentary called Unnatural Causes: In Sickness and in Wealth. I thought that this was the best documentary we've watched so far! It was very informative and was about a topic that I'm recently very interested in! I think the main point of this movie was about how money equals not only power but wealth. The more wealthy you are, the healthier you are and the more access to health care you have. We also learned how to use THOMAS and the Minnesota Legislation and Bill Search to search for a topic related to environmental health that we are interested in doing research on and sending in a letter to the editor. I chose to do health promotion programs for all people in all levels of income.
Week 12
During this week, we had a lot of discussions. On Tuesday we discussed what an issue is. We talked a lot about our upcoming assignment due, which is to write a little mini report on the bill that we are choosing to do research on. On Thursday we had Reading 20 due which discussed the upside of the environment and what positive is going on that we don't' hear of! Shar led us in a rousing class discussion about this. I really feel like since the beginning of the semester, we all have more insight and regard as to what's going on around us. Yesterday was the first day I noticed it, because without Dr. V being the teacher, we still led a very civilized discussion and I think we brought up a lot of really great points!
What I've Learned
Honestly, this is my favorite class right now. Yes, it's a lot of work, with keeping up with blogging, but it's fun work and things that are very new to me! I'm going to miss coming to this class every Tuesday and Thursday and even more than that I'm definitely going to miss the people in the class! Everyones producing such a high quality of work, and it's really neat to see!
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Hey Heather-
ReplyDeleteGreat reflection! I also think this class is my favorite I do feel like I am more aware of my environment as well. I think that this advocacy project will help us gain even more knowledge and potentially influence head positions we'll be writing to. Great job!
Hey Heather,
ReplyDeleteGood reflection g/f! Good point about the discussion being insightful, because I thought it was too. I was very thankful that people had things to say about the reading so I didn't have to stand in front of the class with the sound of crickets;) lol
Sooo anyway, funny that you admit that this is your favorite class, you naughty blogger you!
Keep up the good work, see you tomorrow=)
Heather-
ReplyDeleteI can't help myself but to hear you speaking while I am reading your blog. haha You are right, we spent a lot of week 12 having discussion! Aw, I remember when we talked about how much we love this class! I will definitely miss it too! I will talk to you later!
Good post Heather!!
Kathy
Heather- This is my favorite class as well. It is a lot of work, but I don't mind doing it! It is fun to do and really interesting!!:)
ReplyDeleteI agree that the class as a whole has really progressed in their ability to critically think about and discuss environmental health topics. It's amazing to see!
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