human ecology

Explanation of giving thanks that the Indians say each morning to show Mother Earth appreciation.

Explores how changes in the natural environment caused by humans is connected to recent epidemics of modern diseases. Discusses West Nile virus, mad cow disease, HIV/AIDS, Lyme disease, and SARS. Addresses how humans are creating and spreading the diseases and what measures should be taken to manage the diseases' power.

Describes how humans, plants, and animals survive at the North and South Poles, the effect of human industrial activity on the polar landscapes, and how changes in the world's weather patterns affect the Poles.

Looks at the many different people living in the rain forests of Costa Rica, Malaysia, Papua New Guinea, Brazil, and Indonesia.