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What Would You Give To Change the World?

7/7/2014

The Story of
Generous Giving...

Why do people choose generosity? Find out here...

Have you ever watched a video and realized the message was written for you...about you...sketching out where your passion might lead you if you listen to God's whisper?
The Story of Generous Giving was shared with me today by my beautiful friend Sharon. Coincident? I don't think so.
In November 2014 I will launch the very best of all I am - a new endeavor called IGNITE Think Tank 2014 with a close group of friends who believe giving back is the right choice.

I hope your heart resonates with a clear purpose as
God surely whispers your name in this story.
~ Alicia

The Best Fish Tale Ever Told :<>{

7/5/2014

How I Fell In Love With A Fish

The challenge is to manage a river catchment so that after 100 years you have a healthy economy and a healthy environment.

How I Fell In Love With A Fish
Dan Barber - TedTalks

Essential Question:
Want to feed the world? Let's start by asking: How are we going to feed ourselves? Or better: How can we create conditions that enable every community to feed itself?

Watch the video How I Fell In Love With A Fish
Reflect on these points before you answer the essential question...

The agribusiness model for the future is really old, and it's tired. It's high on capital, chemistry and machines, and it's never produced anything really good to eat.
The ecological model - the one that relies on two billion years of on-the-job experience is complete as a renewable and sustainable food resource for the entire food chai - not specific to one species.
Farmers like Miguel. Farms that aren't worlds unto themselves; farms that restore instead of deplete; farms that farm extensively instead of just intensively; farmers that are not just producers, but experts in relationships produce the most sought after products.

Play the game Catchment Detox and challenge yourself to manage a river for that supports a healthy economy and environment the length of 100 years.

Written by:
Alicia Roberts

I am blessed to be a mom of four amazing children, and an owner of a beautiful rescue puppy. I have taught for 20 years and am passionate about my calling as Principal at Bella Vista College Preparatory. I speak nationally about STEM as a Today's Learn Specialist for Grand Canyon University. Please feel free to contact me to inquire about STEM+ Workshops or Curriculum Design.
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