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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

Waste As A Resource
Ben Fackler-Adams, Skagit Valley College
Students understand the growing impact of waste and waste disposal on our environment and economy, and examines solutions to these issues through exploration of waste as a resource and the implementation of zero-waste manufacturing/building practices.

Bioregion Discipline: Environmental Studies, Geoscience, Interdisciplinary Studies
Bioregion Scale: Global, Regional
Bioregion Topical Vocabulary: Sustainability Concepts & Practices, Pollution & Waste

Reflective Writing in response to Invasive Species Removal
Karen Harding, Pierce College at Puyallup
This activities provided reflective writing prompts to be used in conjunction with a service learning project in a science course (Restoration Ecology).

Bioregion Discipline: Biology, Geoscience, Interdisciplinary Studies, Environmental Studies
Bioregion Scale: Campus
Bioregion Topical Vocabulary: Ecosystem Health, Sustainability Concepts & Practices, Human Impact & Footprint, Cycles & Systems, Natural Resources, Promising Pedagogies:Reflective & Contemplative Practice, Sense of Place, Promising Pedagogies:Civic Engagement & Service Learning

Developing a Transportation Survey to Estimate Gasoline Use by Campus Commuters
Steven Bogart, Shoreline Community College
Through this activity, students in a liberal arts mathematics class will develop experience with real-world statistical concepts through the context of sustainability: estimation, survey writing, sampling techniques, and data analysis.

Bioregion Discipline: Mathematics, Geoscience, Environmental Studies
Bioregion Scale: Regional
Bioregion Topical Vocabulary: Climate Change, Sustainability Concepts & Practices, Natural Resources