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To explore the effects of lifestyle choices on the earth and the environment. | |
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To understand the nature of the many unique and endangered ecosystems of the world. | |
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To create a true picture of the rainforest and enable students to see the critical links between our lives and the continuation of the great biomes of the world. | |
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To study the process of recycling and living "gently" on the Foxcroft campus. | |
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To understand the science of extinction and evaluate what the terms "endangered" and "threatened" actually mean. | |
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To grapple with the phenomenon of global warming. | |
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To evaluate the connection between consumer culture and dwindling resources. | |
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To explore local land use issues and understand what "smart growth" and "rights of landowners" mean in the debate to plan for the future use of land in our area. | |
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To understand the concept of energy and resource conservation and explore innovative and effective methods to improve efficiency and conserve resources. | |
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To assess our individual and collective impact on the environment- globally, nationally, locally and in the Foxcroft community. | |
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To explore creativity and artistic creation in relation to the natural world. | |
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To contemplate our moral and ethical obligations to make the world more
liveable. |
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