In this activity, students consider how several communities are adapting to climate …
In this activity, students consider how several communities are adapting to climate change-related problems including drought's impacts on agriculture, loss of assets due to climate-related hazards, freshwater availability, and extreme heat waves. They will read brief case studies about agro-forestry, insurance strategies, the "Room for the River" program in the Netherlands, water storage from retreating glaciers, and city planning for heat waves. Based on these examples and knowledge of their own community, they will suggest possible adaptation strategies that will be most beneficial to their area.
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This ocean activity is used to help students analyze different solutions to …
This ocean activity is used to help students analyze different solutions to a real-world case study of the problem of using various coastal stabilization structures. It is intended to be used as a small group activity (3-5 students in each group) following a short introductory lecture about coastal processes (especially longshore drift) and the different types of coastal stabilization structures (jetties, groins, and breakwaters). At the end of the activity, successful students will be able to critically evaluate the benefits and drawbacks of various types of coastal stabilization structures.
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A case-study approach can be used to introduce students to the work …
A case-study approach can be used to introduce students to the work that geologists do as environmental consultants. Data used by environmental consultants for a Brownfield site that is currently undergoing redevelopment in St. Paul, MN has been adapted for in-class study, either as a series of short exercises, or as part of a larger project.
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The United States (US) and the United Kingdom (UK) have a close …
The United States (US) and the United Kingdom (UK) have a close bilateral partnership bound in history with overlapping similarities within the realms of copyright, language, legal system, and religion.
This is a 'citizen science' research project where students to apply their …
This is a 'citizen science' research project where students to apply their knowledge of landslide processes in an investigation of the natural and anthropogenic causes of a real-world landslide catastrophe. Students produce a 'magazine' article discussing the Zhouqu, China, August 8, 2010 landslide catastrophe.
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This case represents various agendas, hidden and otherwise, that can come into …
This case represents various agendas, hidden and otherwise, that can come into play during environmental remediation.
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Learning Objective To familiarise students with the framework, key principles and statutes …
Learning Objective To familiarise students with the framework, key principles and statutes surrounding social work intervention with families and adult offenders.
This kit is a historical overview of American representations of chemicals from …
This kit is a historical overview of American representations of chemicals from the three sisters to the Love Canal. It compares conflicting constructions about nuclear reactor safety, depleted uranium, Rachel Carson and DDT. Through analyzing diverse historic and contemporary media messages, students understand changing public knowledge, impressions and attitudes about chemicals in the environment.
There are materials that we are asking the participants to copy and …
There are materials that we are asking the participants to copy and bring with them to the class. There are materials that the Resource Center will provide for participants and there are materials that we are providing to participants that we ask for them to review prior to the class that do not need to be printed.
A mini series of choose your own adventure cases for students to …
A mini series of choose your own adventure cases for students to explore blood bank workflow and decision making. Topics covered:Hemolytic Disease of the NewbornABO DiscrepancyCrossmatchingAuto Antibodies
This site is a gateway to projects involving public participants in real-world …
This site is a gateway to projects involving public participants in real-world research, with hopes of fostering connections for sharing ideas and resources.
The goal of this unit is that the students will be able …
The goal of this unit is that the students will be able to: 1. work in a blended learning environment to understand climate change and its impact on the world. 2. master a basic understanding of climate change 3. work in groups to research focused questions, present their research, and propose a way to combat climate change. 4. present their completed projects to their classmates. This unit is based on a lesson plan from The Learning Network found here: http://learning.blogs.nytimes.com/2015/04/22/guest-post-climate-change-questions-for-citizen-scientists/
The goal of this unit is for students to work in a …
The goal of this unit is for students to work in a blended learning environment to understand climate change and its impact on the world. The objectives are for students to master a basic understanding of climate change and to work in groups to research focused questions, present their research, and propose a way to combat climate change. Students will present their completed projects to their classmates. This unit is based on a lesson plan from The Learning Network found here: http://learning.blogs.nytimes.com/2015/04/22/guest-post-climate-change-questions-for-citizen-scientists/
After a butterfly species disappeared from a location where it had been …
After a butterfly species disappeared from a location where it had been found for many years, conservation professionals accessed climate projections to identify potential habitat for its recovery.
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