Tasks


 * [[image:the story of stuff.jpg align="left"]]1. a) Watch The Story Of Stuffby Annie Leonard **


 * b) Discuss **

What is the main point that this film is trying to make?

Is this film giving an accurate and fair account of the issue?

This film focuses on USA, how do you think Brunei fits with the story?

How is the film connected to the issue of development?

2.a) Read through the information on the Development page of this wiki.

b) Describe & comment on the information shown in the graphs below.

c) Find out what Brunei's GDP per capita and annual GDP per capita growth rates were for 2011.



3. a)Watch Sustainability explained through animation

b) To what extent do you think Brunei's current rate of development is sustainable?... // Add at least two comments to the discussion at the top of this page. //

= Brunei Darussalam =


 * At present over 90% of Brunei’s exports and just over 50% of the country's GDP are related to oil and gas. **
 * These are non-renewable resources and will run out. **
 * (some estimates say that the reserves may only last another 20 years). **


 * The population is doubling every 30 years (due to very low death rates and relatively high birth rates) **

4. a) Carry out an internet search to find out what alternative industries (primary/secondary or tertiary) are being considered for Brunei.


 * list the industries
 * explain why Brunei is a good location for each one. Think about availability of :-
 * Raw Materials
 * Land
 * Labour/expertise
 * Capital
 * Transport
 * Power

Starting points...

White Sands have potential to produce glass

eco-tourism potential

Halal Food Production

Brunei as an Islamic financial hub

Port Development

= Pulau Muara Besar =

5. a) Watch (this will be discussed in class)

b) Read articles (including links) on the Pulau Muara Besar page of this wiki.
 * Development on Pulau Muara Besar **

6. a) Read Environmental Impact Analysis in Bruneiwhich outlines the situation in Brunei regarding the carrying out of Environmental Impact Analysis in 2003
 * Environmental Impact Analysis **

b) Read // " EIA mandatory for future development projects" // (Brunei Times June 6th 2012) on the Environmental Impact Analysis page of this wiki.

=** 7. GROUP ASSIGNMENT **=
 * You will be assigned to groups to carry out the main task of this issue evaluation


 * Each group will have one of the following areas to be responsible for:-
 * Economic Development / Employment &Human Resource Development/ (Fossil Fuels)
 * Fishing / Tourism / Ecology
 * Public Health


 * Your group must carry out research (primary and secondary) to gather more data / information related to the area you have been allocated
 * We recommend you visit the area (Muara / Serasa Spit to collect information (eg photos, water samples, questionnaires, interviews...
 * speak to representatives of government departments
 * You might also talk to family or friends to get their opinions
 * Find out more from teachers of related subjects eg Chemistry, Biology or Economics


 * You must then put together a presentation for the rest of your class covering:-
 * The current situation
 * The likely impact of the new oil refinery/petro-chemical complex
 * Your recommendations


 * Presentations must be ready for Monday 24th June **

Copies of the group presentations can be found on the Presentations page
= 8. HOLIDAY TASK =

**Essay**: ** "The proposed oil refinery and petro-chemical complex on Pulau Muara Besar is the best option for future development in Brunei” To what extent do you agree with this statement?" **

Hand in first lesson back next term[[image:holidays.jpg align="right"]]
// (you will also be expected to email an electronic copy to your teacher which will be submitted to 'turn it in' to check that you are not cutting/pasting from the internet) //


 * To help you consolidate your ideas..join the discussion (below) on this topic**

Have a great holiday!!!!