Does economic growth justify the environmental damage it causes in Africa?
INTRODUCTION
Summary: Today we will continue to explore the effects of economic growth on the environment, specifically regarding Africa. You will be researching today's inquiry question in preparation for the discussion on it next class.
Inquiry Question: Does economic growth justify the environmental damage it causes in Africa?
HOMEWORK DUE TODAY
You should have finished reading and annotating: this article.
ASSESSMENTS AND ACTIVITIES
TQE Discussion: You will participate in a short small group discussion of the reading.
Position Paper: We will have a discussion next class. In order to be prepared for the discussion do the following.
COPY this blank position paper and COMPLETE the assignment to prepare for the discussion. Please print out your completed document and bring it to the discussion. This is your "Entry Ticket" for the discussion. If you do not have it your grade will be INC.
Upload your position paper to turnitin.com.
At least one of the cited works should be a scholarly source (a study by a PhD in Economics).
I will use this rubric to grade the discussion.
WORK DUE NEXT CLASS
Required: Finish the research if you did not complete that in class.
Optional: Listen to this podcast.
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