BUSINESS Policy and Strategy Class-

1. Considering that some who study business may not become chief executive officers or work in upper management, why should strategic management matter to all members and layers of an organization?

2. How would you describe a "good" mission statement? What qualities do you feel are important to include, and why? Locate at least one mission statement on the Internet which you think meets the requirements for a 'good' mission statement and post the link with your response.

Earth Science Class-

1. Using a search engine such as Google, research a mineral or minerals that are mined in your area. Then read about the process(es) used to mine this mineral. What are some of the safety or environmental concerns associated with this type of mining? In your comments to another student, discuss whether you think the economic benefits outweigh the safety or environmental concerns. If you are unable to find information on mining in your area, feel free to choose another area to research.

2. It is predicted that clean water will one day be more valuable than oil. Do you think this is plausible? Why or why not? Summarize some of the threats to clean water. Contrast this to your local water source. Do you know the source of your drinking water (local river, aquifer, or reservoir?). What are possible contaminates where you live?

In your response to another student, compare the water challenges in your area with the ones discussed by another student in his/her post. Does your area suffer from droughts? Floods? Contamination? You might also share an experience where you have had limited water resource and explain what that was like.