Where Do We Go from Here?

1. Standard 18: Applying Geography to Interpret the Present & Plan the Future Where Do We Go from Here? • ‘Cheshire Puss,’ Alice began, rather timidly, as she did not at all know whether it would like the name: however, it only grinned a little wider… • ‘Would you tell me, please, which way I ought to go from here?’ • ‘That depends a good deal on where you want to get to,’ said the Cat. • ‘I don't much care where—’ said Alice. • ‘Then it doesn't matter which way you go,’ said the Cat.

2. Solar Arizona? • Will the trend in Arizona construction – public and private – tend toward renewable energy? • Will solar energy gain ground in Arizona with both consumers and producers? • Immigration Debate in Arizona (and nationally & internationally) • Controversial debate in Arizona • Several perspectives to consider: • Economic • Political • Humanitarian • Other

3. Air Quality What are the benefits of clean air? Who benefits from having clean air? How can we think differently in our discussions that revolve around economics, energy, and clean air? “It is the mission of the Bureau of Air Quality Planning (BAQP) to protect and enhance the environment in order to sustain healthy ecosystems and contribute to a vibrant economy. Our mission is accomplished through reasonable, fair, and consistent implementation of State and Federal air quality rules and regulations, with emphasis on objective and impartial responsiveness to the needs of a growing population and industrial base.”

4. HOW TO APPLY GEOGRAPHY TO INTERPRET THE PRESENT AND PLAN FOR THE FUTURE • The practical applications of geography will help students prepare for a life as an informed and active citizen of their local, national, and international communities. • Through its ecological emphasis geography enables students to comprehend: • physical processes and patterns • ecosystems • the physical interconnections between local and global environments • and the impact of people on the physical environment

5. Where does Air Pollution Come from? How does it affect me? What Can We Do about It?

6. Population & Urbanization Small-space urban gardening – a trend that is growing rapidly across American cities Organic salads – from seeds to your table

7. Planning for the Future:Ordinary Citizen; Professional; Leader

8. Using ‘Geography’ in Our Daily Lives • With a solid understanding of geography, people are better able to decide where to live and work, how and where to travel, and how to assess the world in spatial terms. • In a world where people are competing for territory, resources, markets, and economic positions, knowing too little about geography is a liability, which compromises the capacity of people to function successfully at home or abroad.

9. Creating effective and lasting solutions to the world’s pressing problems requires that today’s students mature into adults who can make skilled and informed use of geographic knowledge, skills, and perspectives to identify possible solutions, predict their consequences, and implement the best solutions. That is why it is imperative that all students in the United States achieve geographic literacy.