Discussion Forum

Please use this space to post comments that can be seen by both Malawian and American students. Discussion questions will be posted weekly to direct the conversation.

What kind of things create pollution?
What are some things you can do to reduce pollution?
Do you think cars should be banned from large cities where pollution is very prevalent?
What are some things that can be recycled?
Are companies more or less environmentally responsible than they were in the past? How so?
Do you usually drink bottled water? Why or why not?
What is global warming?
Do you think the general population is very educated on the effects of pollution on the environment?

pollution

How would you describe the school that you go to?
What are your favorite subjects to learn about?
What are your aspirations as a person?
What are your aspirations for the community you live in and for the world?
Do you have any fears? If so, what are they?
What do you hope to learn?
What do you want to ask us about being American/Malawian?
What do you want to tell us about being American/Malawian?

personal questions

Climate Change

How do you feel about your country's participation in the Paris Climate Accord?
Do you think your country is doing enough to combat climate change?
What are some ways in which you limit your ecological impact?
What are the biggest contributors to climate change?
What are some ways your local community limits their ecological impact?
Why do you think the world was so slow to address climate change?
What are some ways you can get involved politically to help move climate change legislation forward?

globalization

What images come to mind when you think “globalization”?
What are some good and bad things about it?
How can globalization affect different cultures?
Do you think globalization will make us all the same in the future?
What do you think globalization will look like 50 years in the future?

resource depletion

Can you think of a resource in your local area that is being used faster than it is being replaced?
What are social, economic, and political barriers to stopping resource depletion in you local area? On a more national scale? And on a Global scale?
Is it important to think about resources and resource preservation?
What are some resources in other areas you are not familiar with?
What are the various uses of resources?
Share with others your thoughts.
Any questions you have?