Here are some websites I recommend- VERY RICH material and "mind blowing"

www.mercola.com
www.solharvest.com/cclosers/taoofphysics.com
www.whatthebleep.com
http://www.trufax.org/paradigm/paradigm.html
http://www.pbs.org/kcet/closertotruth/explore/show_11.html
www.holisticmedicine.org

Pascua Lama Steps
1. Join one of the seven groups mentioned above. Work with someone you haven't worked with previously.
2. Get the general facts on the Project by searching information on the Internet, such as in newspapers.
3. Then research information specifically related to your group. For example, mining company people should find out about the company, the purpose of the project and the benefits in carrying out the project. Decide on who does what in the group.
4. Decide on your specific role and write up your role card including: - Title of special interest group - Your name and position in the group - A brief statement of your point of view worded in the first person as such: (10 0r 15 lines) 'I am primarily concerned with improving the quality of life by (give reasons). I also want to . . .”
5. As you do research, keep a written record of your developing position.
6. Participate in group discussions in preparing your presentation before the International Tribunal.
7. Defend your point of view before the International Tribunal on May 10.
Judges and reporters should see me for special instructions.

Pascua Lama Project: A simulation

1. In this activity, you will:
   - do research on the Internet and collect information
   - create a bank of documents
   - take notes on your reading
   - write summaries of the information you found (posted on your blog under the section: Pascua Lama Project
   - join a special interest group
   - create a role as part of a special interest group, organization, company or international tribunal
   - write your own role card
   - develop your position, for, against or undecided on the Project
   - participate in group and whole class discussions
   - evaluate your performance in the activity
   
2. There will be seven groups: six groups of 4 students and one group of 3 or 5: 1. International Tribunal: 3 - 5 judges
   2. Mining Company spokespersons
   3. Local government officials
   4. Local farmers
   5. Environmentalists
   6. Representatives from an international organization, such as the United Nations
   7. News reporters from different news agencies

Evaluating Right On!

1. Practical Considerations
   Layout / Physical Characteristics
   Interesting? Attractive?
   An appropriate mix of graphics and text?
   Is it clear? Well-organized?
   Effective use of headings?
   
2. Content and cultural component
   Topics suitable for 15-year-olds
   Accurate reflection of English culture?
   Free of stereotypes?
3. Language Related Considerations
   Skills (language and cognitive)
   Does it integrate the skills well? Does it offer a good balance?
   Does it focus on the one(s) it claims to?
   Does it promote higher order cognitive skills? A range of cognitive skills?
   Does it use authentic language? Is there variety?
   Is the grammar section, "Language Watch," easy to understand?
   
4. Activities
   Is there a balance between different types of activities?
   Does it promote communication? Is it meaningful?
   Does it allow learners to speak, read, listen and write?
   
   Also see :
   http://www.kutztown.edu/library/materials/textbookevaluation.pdf