The purpose of this assignment is to provide you with the opportunity to reflect on what learning took place
on your trip, and how the experience has impacted you. We want to hear your thoughtful insight on two main things:
what you learned about the specific activity you engaged in and how the experience impacted you. This assignment is
required in order to acquire credit and a grade through the Parks and Recreation Department. Please read and adhere
to the following directions below, failure to do so will lead to you receiving an “F” in this class.
Part I. Activity Specific Questions (minimum two pages total, but answer each separately)
1. If you do a search on issues regarding helicopters in the Grand Canyon, most of what you find is the argument
against helicopters. What does this say about the issue? Where do you stand?
Good References: http://arizona.sierraclub.org/conservation/grandcanyon/overflights/overflights.asp
http://www.grandcanyontrust.org/programs/landscapes/natural.php
2. Research the words: uranium and Grand Canyon. What are some of the issues you find? What are your
thoughts?
3. Do you think the Grand Canyon is being exploited? Why or why not?
Part II. Experience Impact (minimum one page)
This section is your opportunity to consider how this trip fits into your life. The following are some helpful
considerations, but please don’t limit yourself to these.
 Did this trip challenge your values or beliefs about yourself, others, or the environment?
 If someone asked you what the highlight of the trip was, what would you tell them? Why?
 Is there something you learned on the trip that you would like to share with others?
 Were there challenges for you or anybody else during your trip? If so, what was your reaction or thoughts? How
would you handle it differently, why or why not?
 Do you feel you’ve gained any lasting insight from the experience?
This writing assignment should be written in the following format: double spaced, 12pt font, Times New Roman, and
be at least 3 pages long. Anything else will result in a loss of points.
1. Part I & Part II are to be completed separately!!