19.1. Introduction

Try these first

1. 1.

   What are the Four Orders in Nature?

   Hint

   Think of the foundation of life and its components.

2. 2.

   Which order is responsible for providing oxygen?

   Hint

   Consider which living things do photosynthesis.

3. 3.

   Which order acts as the foundation of the other three?

   • Human Order
   • Plant Order
   • Material Order

   Hint

   Think about what sustains life.

4. 4.

   True or False: The Plant Order provides food for the Animal Order.

   • True
   • False

   Hint

   What do herbivores eat?

5. 5.

   Evaluate the consequences of human negligence on the interconnectedness of the Four Orders. Consider specific examples.

   Hint

   What happens when one piece of the puzzle is removed or broken?

6. 6.

   Propose a sustainable action plan for a community to support the balance among the Four Orders.

   Hint

   What are concrete examples of supporting each order?