Title: Examine global concerns related to the community.
Course: Family and Consumer Sciences Exploratory III (19251-36) > Section: Analyzing Living Environments (Personal Environments)

Examination should explore how issues such as technological advances, communicable diseases, personal hygiene and sanitation, climate change, and the carbon footprint affect the quality of life in communities across the planet.

Process/Skill Questions:

Thinking

- How is climate change affecting communities?
- Why are vaccinations important for individuals and the community?
- How do personal hygiene and public sanitation prevent the spread of germs?
- What is meant by the carbon footprint?

Communication

- What are some methods of communicating responsible practices?
- Why does a community need a reliable method for communicating with citizens?
- How could you use Illustrated Talk and Applied Technology events to communicate global issues that affect communities?
- How can you express your views on global issues to community leaders and policymakers?
- How can you report sanitation concerns within your community?

Leadership

- What can communities do to offset job loss due to global technology changes?
- How can community leaders hold business and industry accountable for environmental protection?
- What are some ways you can promote and encourage others to maintain a sanitary environment?
- What are some of the government and private sector services that contribute to community health?

Management

- What is herd immunity? What are the possible results of not vaccinating individuals?
- What information would you need to report on an issue of global concern such as hunger, population control, or ecology?
- What are some reliable sources for this information?