WASHINGTON, D.C. WEEK 5 JUNE 3-JUNE 10
The Washington, D.C. field study will provide students with greater understanding and direct experiences of the United States. They will explore the landmarks, meet Congress members with opposing opinions and visit top research institutes that influence the direction of U.S.environmental policies. By the time of the final presentation at the U.S. Department of State, they will have a better understanding of the United States from different geographical and political perspectives.
TEAM QUESTIONS
1. Contrasting with the bottom-up approach in solving environmental issues as seen in Boulder, Colorado, how does top-down approaches work in the United States? How effective are these approaches when compared with each other?
2. What is the role of policy on the issue of genetically modified organisms (GMOs)? How does the US government see GMOs? What arguments do the anti and pro-GMO sides present?
3. How does the US educate its citizens on organic farming? How well do US citizens appreciate organic farming?
4. How is the US dealing with its food security issues through policy?
5. How does Washington, D.C. maintain its landscape?
6. How does Washington, D.C. differ from the past places we have visited?
2. What is the role of policy on the issue of genetically modified organisms (GMOs)? How does the US government see GMOs? What arguments do the anti and pro-GMO sides present?
3. How does the US educate its citizens on organic farming? How well do US citizens appreciate organic farming?
4. How is the US dealing with its food security issues through policy?
5. How does Washington, D.C. maintain its landscape?
6. How does Washington, D.C. differ from the past places we have visited?