Step 1: Watch the 2012 Lorax (done in class) Step 2: Watch the 1972 Lorax Link (

Step 1: Watch the 2012 Lorax (done in class)
Step 2: Watch the 1972 Lorax Link (done for homework)
Step 3: Watch the short video about the Tragedy of the Commons
The Tragedy of the Common Video

Step 4: Though very similar there are some small differences between the 2012 and the 1972 version of The Lorax.
Write a maximum 2-page paper outlining the following points
What is the Tragedy of the commons? Explain this in your own words. (3 pts)
Compare and contrast the two versions of The Lorax. (3 pts)
Explain how the Tragedy of Common was displayed in the 2012 version of The Lorax
Explain how the Tragedy of Commons was displayed in the 1972 version of The Lorax
How did each show the effect of the Thneed and its production on the environment?
Compare and contrast which version is better at explaining the Tragedy of the Commons and be specific.
What points about the tragedy of the commons were not included in either video.
Provided a, specific real-world environmental example of The Tragedy of the Commons. (Don’t just find the first one you see on google. DO SOME Research) (6 pts)
Where specifically did this example occur?
What was the resource is being exploited?
Why is this resource being exploited? What were the uses?
What was the outcome of the exploitation of the resource?
Currently how are many modern day countries combatting and solving the issues of overconsumption? (6 pts)
Discuss a specific example to prevent overconsumption?
You can discuss a specific law or rule in place and how it prevents the overconsumption or over-abuse of resources.
What are some ways on a grassroots level we avoid new cases of the tragedy of the commons?

Your Paper Format: (2 pts)
Minimum 1 page, Maximum 2 pages (Don’t go over. I don’t need fluff. This is not an English class, get straight to the point.)
12 Pt Times New Roman Font
Double Spaced.
1 Inch Margin
Heading (Should be single-spaced) including the following:
Last Name, First name
Ms. Savla
Class
Date
The title should be Centered
USE MULTIPLE PARAGRAPHS TO SEPERATE YOUR THOUGHTS!
Only include a bibliography (MLA format) if you used a source other than the three above. (This does not count as a part of your page maximum.