Teaching Resources/Toolkits
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- 4Mackenzie River Basin, Canada
- 2presentation guidelines
- 2presentation rubric
- 1Amazon Basin Case Study,
- 1Amazon River Basin, Brazil
- 1Amazon River Basin, Brazil; Mekong River Basin, Thailand; Mackenzie River Basin, Canada
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Experiential Science 30 Sustainability and Freshwater Resources (Indigenous Knowledge Lesson Plan)
Download2020-06-01
Karsgaard, Carrie; Mackay, Mackenzie; Catholique, Alexandria
Sustainability often involves three pillars: economic, environment, and social sustainability. Ecotourism is increasingly promoted as a means of boosting local economies while maintaining sustainable practices. It is important for students to recognize different definitions of “sustainability” in...
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2020-06-01
Karsgaard, Carrie; Mackay, Mackenzie; Catholique, Alexandria
Industrial development can be important for economic development, but it also poses serious threats to the environment. For instance, chemicals used in mining can enter waterways. Understanding these impacts is important when making decisions about approving projects and identifying ways to...
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Experiential Science 30: Disturbance and Development: Assignment: Presentation & Guidelines
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Karsgaard, Carrie; Mackay, Mackenzie; Catholique, Alexandria
Students are tasked with creating a presentation about the local disturbance/development issue they selected. They are instructed to use information from the case study handouts, background research using the internet and print materials, and interviews with knowledgeable people to inform the...
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Experiential Science 30: Disturbance and Development: Student Handout: How to Conduct an Interview
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Karsgaard, Carrie; Mackay, Mackenzie; Catholique, Alexandria
Provides directives and best practices in developing questions and planning interviews.
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Experiential Science 30: Disturbance and Development: Student Handout: Hydroelectric Damming Case Study
Download2020-06-01
Karsgaard, Carrie; Mackay, Mackenzie; Catholique, Alexandria
Hydro dams are a great source for renewable energy in regions where water is plentiful. They use the force of running water to generate energy through dams across rivers. Hydropower is a replacement for harmful fossil fuels that contribute to climate change, positively impacting the health of the...
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2020-06-01
Karsgaard, Carrie; Mackay, Mackenzie; Catholique, Alexandria
Mining is the extraction of valuable minerals or other geological materials from the earth such as metals, precious gems, coal, gravel, and more. Mining also includes the extraction of non-renewable resources such as petroleum and natural gas. Mining is a human activity that is a large part of...
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2020-06-01
Karsgaard, Carrie; Mackay, Mackenzie; Catholique, Alexandria
A learning tool (table) students can use to record information as they read through the case study, and refer back to it when they make their presentation.
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2020-06-01
Karsgaard, Carrie; Mackay, Mackenzie; Catholique, Alexandria
Fish are an important part of many people’s diets, and having reliable access to fish in a nearby waterway is an important part of many communities’ health and food security. While western science provides important information about local fish resources, fishers and Indigenous peoples have been...
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2020-06-01
Karsgaard, Carrie; Mackay, Mackenzie; Catholique, Alexandria
The Amazon Basin is the largest hydrographic basin in the world. It is one of the more pristine watersheds in Brazil, with the highest freshwater fish diversity in the world. It also sustains many small-scale fisheries. The Amazon river is over 6600 km long, with a basin area of roughly 5.5...
