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These materials are part of a collection of classroom-tested modules and courses developed by InTeGrate. The materials engage students in understanding the earth system as it intertwines with key societal issues. The materials are free and ready to be adapted by undergraduate educators across a range of courses including: general education or majors courses in Earth-focused disciplines such as geoscience or environmental science, social science, engineering, and other sciences, as well as courses for interdisciplinary programs.
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These resources describe how the module was adapted for use in different settings. We hope these stories inspire your own use of the module and give you insight into how to adapt the materials for your classroom.

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Kathryn Baldwin: Soils and Society at Eastern Washington University. This module was used in a small class (22 students) of junior/senior elementary teaching majors in a quarter (10 weeks) course. Students presented their Kits to peers in a gallery walk.

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Jennifer Dechaine: Soils and Society at Central Washington University. This module was used in a small class (14 students) of sophomore-senior elementary teaching majors in a quarter (10 weeks) course with a field teaching experience. Students taught most of their Kits to fifth-grade students at a local elementary school instead of presenting it in a gallery walk.

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Rodger Hauge: Soils and Society at Eastern Washington University. This module was used in a small class (10 students) of junior/senior elementary teaching majors in a quarter (10 weeks) course. Students presented their Kits to peers in a gallery walk.

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These materials are part of a collection of classroom-tested modules and courses developed by InTeGrate. The materials engage students in understanding the earth system as it intertwines with key societal issues. The collection is freely available and ready to be adapted by undergraduate educators across a range of courses including: general education or majors courses in Earth-focused disciplines such as geoscience or environmental science, social science, engineering, and other sciences, as well as courses for interdisciplinary programs.
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