Task #8 / Additional graded post #5:

Gentlemen:

Worksheet: Water resources and abuse – the film ‘FLOW’
Obtain the movie FLOW- For Love of Water, watch the introductory section from 1.25’ to 12.10’ for an introduction and background information to the world water situation;
And choose one or more of the following segments to write a 200 – 250 word cause/ effect OR problem/solution OR an argument report/ essay on the specific segment topic discussed using at least three cited references:

1. Bolivia, South America; South Africa
The problems of corporate control of water supplies and the ‘pay for use’ idea
12.10’ – 27.25’

2. India – Affordable technology for clean water
27.25’ – 33.00’

3. USA, India and Lesotho, South Africa –
The Business of water and the World Water Council; State control of water ecosystems through dams versus local control of water and water conservation
33.00’ – 42.10’

4. Michigan, USA; India
Corporate abuse/ misuse of ground water supplies and the historical view of water resource ownership; Water privatization and commercialization
57.00’ – 1.18.40’

Go to: www.Flowthefilm.com and click on ‘blog’ to do more research on the topic of water, and to find other relevant sources of information. Or see Abdul Majeed for a copy of the movie from his hard-drive!

This is the last post for this term - and is due on Sunday, 31 May at 5pm.

Happy blogging!!