Overview
1. Watch the You Tube video: 50 Years Ago, This Was a Wasteland. He Changed Everything
<< >> National Geographic Short Film Showcase. Accessed 07 Sept 2020. 8:16 minutes.
Note: Unfortunately, several advertisements interrupt the video. Please ignore the ads.
2. Summarize the video (30 points). Include the following information in your summary:
What is the name of the person who "changed everything" in this video?
Where in Texas did the main events of this video take place?
What was accomplished? What was changed?
What prevented water from filling the aquifer?
Was the presence of Cedar trees helpful or harmful - why?
- What steps allowed water to fill the aquifer?
- When did the first above ground spring appear?
- What other changes occurred in the area?
- Why is this video relevant to what you have studied so far in environmental science?
- 3. Conduct an internet search and describe two VOLUNTEER (not job nor employment) opportunities in environmental or ecological restoration in the
Dallas-Ft. Worth region (5 points each VOLUNTEER opportunity). - Each VOLUNTEER opportunity should be described in your own words in at least four complete (4) sentences. (Do not simply cut-and-paste from a website).
- Include the URL/website hyperlink for each opportunity. (Note: URLs do not count toward the number of sentences in your description.)
- 4. Grammar/Spelling (up to 5 points).
- Enjoy the video and best wishes for your success!