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Using Project EDDIE modules in MSC 160 Oceanography
Jacqui Degan, Cape Fear Community College
All students have at some point experienced a storm. The Bomb Cyclone module is a great series of activities to use during the Atmospheric Circulation section of an Introductory Oceanography course. It introduces students to working with large datasets and basic graphing skills in Excel, and exposes students to how messy real data can be.
Using the Project EDDIE Major Ions in Freshwater Systems module in Environmental Processes, Challenges, and Methods
Megan Kelly, Loyola University Chicago
This module introduces students to a common and important source of freshwater pollution that invites debate about how to address the problem. By examining publicly available data, students can discover what types of environments are likely to suffer from road salt pollution, compare environmental concentrations of chloride to concentrations of legal and biological concern, and either defend the use of sodium chloride for road deicing or propose another solution, based on their understanding of the data.
Using Project EDDIE modules in Global Challenges, Scientific Solutions: Climate Change
Pamela Freeman, The College of Saint Scholastica
We found this case study to have an outsized impact on our students. The students reported feeling more confident with data, spreadsheets, and analysis, and were surprised with what they could do. They were also surprised by the biological findings, some events were happening earlier and some were not affected by slightly warmer temperatures.
Using the Project EDDIE Green Infrastructure/Green Roofs module in Envsci101
Elizabeth Farrell, Nassau Community College
Excess runoff often times carries with it pollutants and contaminants, and has proven to damage water quality. In this module students will explore green roofs as a potential solution to the environmental impacts of increased precipitation brought on by climate change. The module is designed to help students learn how to work with data tin order to help develop and improve their analytical and critical thinking skills.
Using Project EDDIE modules in Earth Science
Adriana Perez, El Paso Community College
Working with real life data can be a a very rewarding activity for students. It gives them the opportunity to have hands-on experience and therefore is more likely to enhance their learning experience.
Using Project EDDIE modules in Chemistry of the Environment
Federico Sinche, Loyola University Chicago
One of today's education challenges is to provide students with the opportunity to develop quantitative skills related and applied to a STEM education. The module's objectives are to support student's acquisition of data inquiry using environmental relevant datasets and common plotting platform for data interpretation.
Using Project EDDIE modules in Skills for Sustainability Professionals
Linda MK Johnson, Chatham University
Linda MK Johnson, Chatham University About this Course Skills for Sustainability Professionals Lecture Course Upper Level Undergraduate Majors 32 students in the course Show Course Description HideThis course ...
Using Project EDDIE modules in Exploring Earth
Anne Meltzer, Lehigh University
Anne Meltzer, Lehigh University About this Course Exploring Earth Laboratory Course Introductory Undergraduate Non-Majors 96 students in the course Show Course Description HideExploring Earth. Laboratory course in ...
Using Project EDDIE modules in Environmental Science Senior Seminar
Gaston Small, University of St. Thomas (MN)
This module explores seasonal dynamics in hydrology and biogeochemistry in a freshwater estuary. Students use a dynamic mixing model to tease apart the contribution of different sources of water at different locations throughout the estuary, and then use these results to infer hotspots of nutrient dynamics.
Using the Project EDDIE Water Quality Module in Introduction to Environmental Studies
Melissa Hage, Emory University
Melissa Hage, Emory University About this Course Introduction to Environmental Studies Lecture and Lab Introductory Undergraduate Majors and Non-Majors 22 students in the course Show Course Goals ...
Using Project EDDIE modules in DSL 200: Scientific Literacy
Alanna Lecher, Lynn University
This module will convince even the most anthropocentric student why they should care about environmental pollution. It's also a great way to shows students a practical application of hypothesis testing.
Using Project EDDIE modules in GEO 305: Water and Society
Aurora Kagawa-Viviani, University of Hawaii at Manoa
Aurora Kagawa-Viviani, University of Hawaii at Manoa About this Course GEO 305: Water and Society Lecture Course Upper Level Undergraduate Majors and Non-Majors 30 students in the course Show Course Description ...
Using the Assessing the Risk of Invasive Species Using Community Science Data module in Introduction to GIS
Matthew Heard, Belmont University
This module helps student gain experience using community science data and GIS to examine the spread and distribution of invasive species. These are all important topics in the world of conservation biology and environmental science.
Using the Project EDDIE Climate Change Module in 'Introduction to Environmental Studies'
Melissa Hage, Emory University
Melissa Hage, Emory University About this Course Introduction to Environmental Studies Lecture and Lab Introductory Undergraduate Majors and Non-Majors 22 students in the course Show Course Goals Hide The two ...
Using Project EDDIE modules in ENV 310 Advanced GIS
Kristen Brubaker, Hobart William Smith Colleges
Kristen Brubaker, Hobart and William Smith Colleges About this Course ENV 310 Advanced GIS Lecture and Lab Upper Level Undergraduate Majors 14 students in the course Show Course Description Hide In ...