David Orr cites Garrett Hardin's definition of ecological literacy as "the ability to ask 'What then?'," and goes on to say that in addition to the ability to read and calculate (literacy and numeracy--both indoor activities of education), ecological literacy also implies an intimate knowledge of our landscapes, and an affinity for the living world. It is, too, a systemic view, "to see things in their wholeness" [Orr 92]. Following this philosophy, we both present the environmental issues in terms of systems and in an interdisciplinary fashion. This approach means that we cannot simplify or abstract problems to a level where their connections to the context are lost. The analytical modes of teaching we often use, especially in science courses, often abstract problems from the context in the perceived interest of clarity and simplicity. But this clarity is deceptive, because, devoid of context--and hence apparent relevance--the ideas do not stay with the students.