Title: Research historical figures who played a prominent role in shaping how natural resources are viewed and used today.
Course: Introduction to Natural Resources and Ecology Systems (18504) > Section: Understanding Natural Resource Management

Research should include examining the following figures, but not limited to,

- Aldo Leopold
- Teddy Roosevelt
- John Muir
- Rachel Carson
- Gaylord Nelson
- Gifford Pinchot
- Wangari Maathai.

Process/Skill Questions:

- How are modern lifestyles related to the depletion of natural resources?
- How do modern lifestyles affect resource consumption and energy use?
- What are some strategies that can be used to mitigate the loss of a natural resource?
- How has technology affected the use and views of natural resources?
- How can management, protection, enhancement, and improvement of natural resources evolve through social considerations (e.g., establishment of national parks, influencing public opinion, waste reduction,  reduction of energy consumption)?