1. TOPIC 7 Lesson 2 LO: To compare and contrast the environmental value systems of two named societies. To justify your personal viewpoint on environmental issues. Syllabus Link 7.1.5 - 7.1.6

2. Use a world map to locate: Buddhist and Communist societies. Russia China Thailand Myanmar Laos Vietnam

3. For both societies, outline the following… Their opinion of the environment around them. Their relationship with nature. Their views on food and diet. Their views on resource use and exploitation. Their ideas regarding sustainability. Their perceived environmental value system. Describe their major differences between these two societies.

4. Some useful resources… http://www.clear-vision.org/Schools/Students/Ages-17-18/natural-world/environment.aspx http://www.budsas.org/ebud/ebdha006.htm http://www.dalailama.com/messages/environment/buddhist-concept-of-nature http://www.greenfaith.org/files/buddhist-environmental-slides-stephanie-kaza http://thefederalist.com/2014/01/13/if-you-think-communism-is-bad-for-people-check-out- what-it-did-to-the-environment/ http://mondediplo.com/2000/07/19envidisaster http://fumento.com/environment/commoner.html http://www.bbc.com/news/world-asia-pacific-13017882

5. Look back at the answers you gave in last week’s questionnaire… Based on everything we have covered in this course, what is your over-riding Environmental Value System? Can you explain why?