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Interdisciplinary Problem-Solving Project for the Science Classroom
Liliana Caughman
Students are assigned unique roles and work independently to solve a complex problem from the perspective of their role (i.e. sociologist, educator, historian, etc.) Students then work collaboratively to present their findings and action plan to the "tribal council".

Bioregion Discipline: Anthropology, Oceanography/Marine Studies, Sociology, Political Science/Policy, Environmental Studies, Interdisciplinary Studies, Communication, Geography, Geoscience, Prof/Tech Field, English
Bioregion Scale: Campus, Local Community/Watershed
Bioregion Topical Vocabulary: Food Systems & Agriculture, Natural Resources, Lifestyles & Consumption, Human Impact & Footprint, Pollution & Waste, Promising Pedagogies:Case Studies, Social & Environmental Justice, Sustainability Concepts & Practices, Sense of Place, Civil Society & Governance, Ethics & Values, Ecosystem Health

How Did This Landscape Form? A Field-Based Exercise to Enhance Awareness of the Natural Environment
Lyn Gualtieri, Seattle University
In this activity students will investigate a landform (such as a waterfall or lake) in the field and apply the scientific method to come up with a geologic hypothesis. The focus of the activity is on making observations of the natural environment and fostering a "sense of place."

Bioregion Discipline: Environmental Studies, Geoscience
Bioregion Scale: Regional, Local Community/Watershed
Bioregion Topical Vocabulary: Sense of Place, Water & Watersheds