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Welcome to the first discussion. In this course you will be introduced to a topic in the discussion. The first week of the module you will write about your initial thoughts after reviewing the resources. The initial post should be at least 300 words.
During the following week you will reply to at least two of your classmates. The replies should be at least 100 words. See the discussion rubric for more details on grading.
Discussions should always be completed prior to “class.” If you are in an online class or an on ground course this is prior to the lesson portion of the week. Are you ready to begin?
- Complete the TED Talk
Watch TED talk, Your health depends on where you live. https://www.ted.com/talks/bill_davenhall_your_health_depends_on_where_you_live
- Initial Post (300 words)
- Discuss, why does geographic location matter to your health? Is this a factor that is assessed and recorded on your medical record? What effect could that have?
- Reply Posts (2 100-word posts)
- Do you agree or disagree with your classmates’ posts, or can you offer different insight? Can you suggest other resources to the discussion? Reply to 2 students.
Geographic location matters to our health. For instance in our natural environment. It is where we live comprising the air, land, water, or it is basically our immediate surroundings. It affects our health