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Students explore global challenges and technological solutions to them. They curate a related museum exhibit titled 'Technology Benefiting Humanity.' Full Review »
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- 9th - 12th
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Students read a series of articles on the increasingly international business of aquaculture. They answer questions and discuss the readings. They, in groups, read further articles and present summaries to the class. Full Review »
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- 6th - 12th
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Students research and prepare an almanac on the Arctic. They examine the laws that attempt to provide jurisdiction over this area and consider how these laws be affected if geography of the Arctic continues to change due to global warming. Full Review »
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- 6th - 8th
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Students investigate the location, value, and conservation efforts associated with Canada's natural resources. They research the role each resource plays in both Canadian and the global economy. They present their findings orally. Full Review »
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- 9th - 12th
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Students study the effects of global warming on specific organisms. They research the possible problems global warming is causing. Full Review »
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- 4th - 12th
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Students examine an experiment in which 2 types of commercial fish are fed a new type of fish feed and a commercial fish feed which costs ten times as much. They calculate in the fish grow as well with the cheaper fish feed and then decide whether is would be more economical for local fisherman to raise and sell their own fish, a process called aquaculture. Full Review »
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- 10th - 12th
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Students role-play a meeting of the Elwha River council in which they present opposing views to council members on hydroelectric power and salmon fisheries resources. They brainstorm possible conflicts between various people in land-use issues then watch a video on land use in the Sipsey Wilderness area and read about the Elwha river to compile their presentations. Full Review »
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- 6th - 12th
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Students investigate the emission of greenhouse gases by industrialized nations. They present their findings in a simulated international global warming conference. They then whether or not the United States should take part in the international climate accord and write an essay supporting their views. Full Review »
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- 4th - 8th
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Students examine international efforts being made to improve quality of life in developing world, and explore through research how United Nations Millennium Development Goals are attempting to eradicate some of world's global issues. Full Review »
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- Higher Ed
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Students summarize the findings of the Pew Ocean Commission report "America's Living Oceans," contrast it to an opposing viewpoint, and recommend a fisheries policy based on their understanding. It includes a scoresheet that was created for a calibrated peer review assignment. Full Review »
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