Corkscrew Swamp Sanctuary Part 2

Well this field trip was very informative and repetitive. Some the information like learning about the different surfaces(pine flat woods, wet prairies, cypress swamp) are things I learned in Southwest Florida Biology. Also, I had some previous knowledge on how the plant species adapt to their surroundings. I thought what was cool is how we saw all the different ecosystems within a mile and half of each other. And also learning about lycon and that it means we breathing in clean air. Also, how they make man made fires to simulate a wild fire. Overall I thought it was pretty good field trip even though we didn't see any wildlife.

The Living Machine

Our first stop was at the bathrooms and once we were done we found out some interesting stuff. The Living Machine is when use the bathroom and the waste or water goes into a tank were living organism break down the waste into clean water once again. It goes through many stages of breaking down before the water is actually pure. It is like recycling water we use over and over again. The only thing humans add to the water is chlorine, due to regulations but the chlorine is taken out once it is released back into the living machine. This is only one of many living machines, there is one in Scotland, London, California, and many throughout the states.

Corkscrew Swamp Sanctuary

May 21, 2009 is when we headed off on our first fild trip. This came at a surprise as well because it was only the second week of classes for us. Be were ready bright and early at lot #7. It was about a thirty minute bus ride to Corkscrew Swamp ride. When we finally got off it was a little muggy and the sun was shining high. We weren't the only class at the site, but we finally set off wee broke in two groups. The walk wasn't bad due to shade from the cypress. This ws enjoyable first field trip.

Paper One

That first paper came as surprise because we have a week to prepare and write a final document. The things I read about John Dewey and his ideas about progressive education and experience, was something I can agree with to an extent. I believe the past is a major part of what happens in the present and the future. And believe only good experience is something you can grow from into the future. Also the topic of we are growing slower to mature; is something I have read last semester by Harold Bloom. "Dumbing Down America" was meant to explain that things we read like JK Rowlings, Stephen King, and others do not write real literature. So becoming stupid with the nonsense we read. I had a lot of points discussed throughout my paper but not sure if they can be receive to the audience.

First Day

Well my first day of class I didn't know what to expect. This is a required class, so this wasn't something I would have picked on my own. I didn't know what colloquium meant until the day I went to class. Now that I know it means discussion, somethings make since now. Since we are a environmental school, it makes since to discuss about things to sustain our environment. It also make since to discuss things that are a major topic in our society today, like the environment, economics, and politics. Now that I understand what is meant by colloquium and that I have a better understanding of is expected from me as a student, I expect gain something from this class.