Erin Klauk

Glossary part of Integrating Research and Education:Impacts on American Indian Lands
This page was written by Erin Klauk as part of the DLESE Community Services Project: Integrating Research in Education. amphibolite: A crystalloblastic rock consisting mainly of amphibole and plagioclase with ...

Study Guide part of Integrating Research and Education:Impacts on American Indian Lands
This page was written by Erin Klauk as part of the DLESE Community Services Project: Integrating Research in Education. The purpose of this study guide is to help teachers prepare a unit using the information ...

A "Jigsaw" Activity part of Integrating Research and Education:Impacts on American Indian Lands:Crow
This educational resource details a "jigsaw" classroom activity focused on coalbed methane development on the Crow Nation, guiding students through interdisciplinary research on geology, culture, environmental impacts, and policy to foster collaborative learning and critical discussion.

A "Jigsaw" Activity part of Integrating Research and Education:Impacts on American Indian Lands
Educational resource page detailing a jigsaw teaching activity focused on resource development impacts on Native American lands, covering case studies of uranium mining on the Navajo Nation, gold mining at Fort Belknap, coal bed methane on the Crow Reservation, water resources at Nez Perce, and the Pribilof Islands, designed to foster collaborative learning and address environmental justice and ethical dimensions through group expertise and discussion.

Questions for Further Exploration part of Integrating Research and Education:Impacts on American Indian Lands:Crow
Educational content page offering open-ended discussion questions for students to explore the cultural, environmental, and policy impacts of coalbed methane development on the Crow Reservation, with links to related study resources in Native American and environmental studies.

Exploration and Development History of Coalbed Methane on the Crow Reservation part of Integrating Research and Education:Impacts on American Indian Lands:Crow
Educational page detailing the exploration and development history of coalbed methane on Montana's Crow Reservation, covering geological, economic, and environmental aspects within the Powder River Basin, including resource assessments, production methods, and impacts, supported by USGS data and policy documents.

Cultural Heritage of the Crow part of Integrating Research and Education:Impacts on American Indian Lands:Crow
Educational webpage detailing the cultural heritage of the Crow (Apsáalooke) Nation, covering traditional practices, language, governance, clothing, and contemporary life, with supplementary resources and teaching materials for classroom use.

A "Role Play" Activity part of Integrating Research and Education:Impacts on American Indian Lands:Crow
Educational resource detailing a role-playing activity for students to explore coalbed methane development on the Crow Nation, covering geological, industrial, cultural, and public health perspectives through structured group assignments and a simulated town meeting.

Climate and Biota of the Crow Reservation part of Integrating Research and Education:Impacts on American Indian Lands:Crow
Educational webpage detailing the climate and biota of the Crow Reservation, covering temperature, precipitation, flora, fauna, and ecological resources, with links to reports on vegetation, wildlife, and environmental impacts from resource development.

Geology and Physiography of the Crow Reservation part of Integrating Research and Education:Impacts on American Indian Lands:Crow
A content page from the "Integrating Research and Education" project detailing the geology and physiography of the Crow Reservation in Montana, covering its structural features, stratigraphy, sedimentary rock sequences, and physiographic provinces, with links to geologic maps, paleontological resources, and land use reports related to resource development impacts on Indigenous lands.

Questions for Further Exploration part of Integrating Research and Education:Impacts on American Indian Lands
A web page from the SERC (Science Education Resource Center) site, part of the "Integrating Research and Education" project, offering open-ended, inquiry-based questions for high school or undergraduate students to explore the environmental, social, and ethical impacts of resource development—such as uranium, gold, and coal bed methane mining—on specific Native American tribes and reservations, including the Navajo, Crow, Nez Perce, and others, promoting interdisciplinary study in earth science, environmental justice, and Native American studies.

Study Guide part of Integrating Research and Education:Impacts on American Indian Lands:Crow
This educational resource page, authored by Erin Klauk, provides a pedagogical study guide for teaching about coalbed methane development on the Crow Reservation using active learning strategies such as jigsaw, role-playing, Socratic questioning, and concept mapping within an Earth system science framework.

Coalbed Methane part of Integrating Research and Education:Impacts on American Indian Lands:Crow
Educational webpage detailing coalbed methane—its formation, extraction, and environmental implications—with a focus on the Powder River Basin and the Crow Reservation, including scientific diagrams, resource links, and classroom study guides.

A "Jigsaw" Activity part of Integrating Research and Education:Impacts on American Indian Lands:Navajo Nation
Educational resource detailing a jigsaw classroom activity on uranium mining impacts on the Navajo Nation, covering geology, culture, health, and policy, designed for group-based learning within the Integrating Research and Education project.

A "Role Play" Activity part of Integrating Research and Education:Impacts on American Indian Lands:Navajo Nation
Educational webpage presenting a role-playing activity for students to explore the environmental, health, and cultural impacts of uranium mining on the Navajo Nation, assigning roles such as geologists, mining industry representatives, tribal elders, and public health officials to analyze ethical, scientific, and societal dimensions of resource development.

A "Role Play" Activity part of Integrating Research and Education:Impacts on American Indian Lands:Fort Belknap
Educational webpage presenting a role-playing activity for exploring gold mining impacts on the Fort Belknap Reservation, covering geology, cultural heritage, environmental health, and policy through student group exercises representing stakeholders like tribal elders and public health officials.

A "Role Play" Activity part of Integrating Research and Education:Impacts on American Indian Lands:Pribilof Islands
Educational resource detailing a role-playing activity for students to explore resource development and management issues on the Pribilof Islands, covering environmental, economic, and cultural perspectives through structured group scenarios and interdisciplinary research.

A "Jigsaw" Activity part of Integrating Research and Education:Impacts on American Indian Lands:Fort Belknap
Educational webpage presenting a jigsaw classroom activity on gold mining impacts at Fort Belknap Indian Reservation, covering geology, culture, policy, and environmental justice, designed for group-based student inquiry and discussion.

Hydrology of Fort Belknap part of Integrating Research and Education:Impacts on American Indian Lands:Fort Belknap
Educational webpage detailing the hydrology and environmental impacts of gold mining on the Fort Belknap Indian Reservation, focusing on cyanide contamination, water quality degradation, legal actions, and reclamation efforts related to the Zortman-Landusky mine.

Human Health Impacts at Fort Belknap from Gold Mining part of Integrating Research and Education:Impacts on American Indian Lands:Fort Belknap
This informational webpage examines the documented and potential human health impacts on the Fort Belknap Indian Reservation resulting from cyanide leach gold mining, covering reported increases in respiratory and metabolic diseases, cyanide toxicity risks, water contamination, and the cultural and spiritual consequences of mining activities, while providing curated resources for further study.

Questions for Further Exploration part of Integrating Research and Education:Impacts on American Indian Lands:Fort Belknap
This educational resource page presents open-ended discussion questions for high school or undergraduate students exploring the environmental, cultural, and policy impacts of gold mining on the Fort Belknap Reservation, focusing on the Gros Ventre and Assiniboine peoples, with links to related study materials.

Exploration and Development History of Uranium Mining on the Navajo Nation part of Integrating Research and Education:Impacts on American Indian Lands:Navajo Nation
This informational webpage details the exploration and development history of uranium mining on the Navajo Nation, covering its Cold War-era expansion, economic drivers, environmental and health impacts, and cultural consequences, while providing educational resources and a historical timeline from the 1940s onward.

Geology of the Navajo Nation part of Integrating Research and Education:Impacts on American Indian Lands:Navajo Nation
A geoscience educational page detailing the geology of the Navajo Nation within the Colorado Plateau, covering Precambrian to Cenozoic rock formations, structural features like monoclines and basins, and providing curated resources on regional geology, maps, and related literature within the context of Indigenous lands and environmental justice.

Cultural Heritage of the Navajo part of Integrating Research and Education:Impacts on American Indian Lands:Navajo Nation
This educational webpage, part of the "Integrating Research and Education" project, explores the cultural heritage of the Navajo Nation, detailing Navajo history, language, spiritual beliefs, traditional arts, and societal resilience, while providing curated external resources on Navajo culture, history, and geography within the context of resource development impacts on Indigenous lands.

Geology and Physiography of Fort Belknap part of Integrating Research and Education:Impacts on American Indian Lands:Fort Belknap
A geoscience education page detailing the geology and physiography of the Fort Belknap Indian Reservation, covering its location on the Great Plains, the Little Rocky Mountains' igneous intrusions and mineralization, stratigraphy from Precambrian to Mesozoic, and providing geologic maps and resources for further study.

Climate and Biota part of Integrating Research and Education:Impacts on American Indian Lands:Navajo Nation
This educational webpage, part of the "Integrating Research and Education: Impacts on American Indian Lands" project, focuses on the climate and biota of the Navajo Nation, detailing environmental conditions, ecological systems, and the intersection of natural resources with Indigenous land impacts, situated within a broader context of geoscience and societal issues.

Environmental Impacts on the Navajo Nation from Uranium Mining part of Integrating Research and Education:Impacts on American Indian Lands:Navajo Nation
Educational webpage detailing the environmental consequences of uranium mining on the Navajo Nation, covering abandoned mines, the 1979 Church Rock disaster, water contamination risks, and ongoing threats from proposed solution mining, with curated resources and readings on environmental justice and ecological impacts.

Human Health Impacts on the Navajo Nation from Uranium Mining part of Integrating Research and Education:Impacts on American Indian Lands:Navajo Nation
This educational webpage details the severe human health impacts on the Navajo Nation resulting from historical uranium mining, covering radiation exposure, lung cancer, and environmental contamination, while providing annotated resources, scientific studies, and policy documents for further research and classroom use.

Political Issues on the Navajo Nation from Uranium Mining part of Integrating Research and Education:Impacts on American Indian Lands:Navajo Nation
Educational webpage detailing political and policy responses to uranium mining on the Navajo Nation, covering historical advocacy, the Radiation Exposure Compensation Act, government reports, and curated resources on environmental justice, legislation, and remediation efforts.

Physiography of the Navajo Nation part of Integrating Research and Education:Impacts on American Indian Lands:Navajo Nation
Educational webpage detailing the physiography of the Navajo Nation, covering its location within the Colorado Plateau, sacred mountains, topographic features, geologic history, and providing curated resources on regional geomorphology, maps, and recommended readings for teaching about Diné Bik'áyah.

Uranium Deposits on the Navajo Nation part of Integrating Research and Education:Impacts on American Indian Lands:Navajo Nation
Content Page detailing uranium deposits on the Navajo Nation, covering geology of sandstone-type (roll front) deposits, environmental and health impacts, and educational resources, as part of the Integrating Research and Education: Impacts on American Indian Lands project.

Hydrology of the Navajo Nation part of Integrating Research and Education:Impacts on American Indian Lands:Navajo Nation
Educational webpage detailing the hydrology of the Navajo Nation, covering aquifer systems, surface and groundwater resources, contamination issues—particularly from uranium mining—and providing curated links to USGS reports and water quality studies for teaching applications.

Study Guide part of Integrating Research and Education:Impacts on American Indian Lands:Pribilof Islands
This educational resource is a study guide designed for educators, offering pedagogical strategies such as jigsaw, role-playing, and concept mapping to teach about resource development impacts on the Pribilof Islands, integrating geoscience with societal issues and environmental justice.

Study Guide part of Integrating Research and Education:Impacts on American Indian Lands:Fort Belknap
Educational resource page offering a study guide for teaching about Fort Belknap, covering pedagogical methods like jigsaw, role-playing, and concept mapping, with focus on environmental justice, ethics, and impacts of resource development on American Indian lands.

Environmental Impacts at Fort Belknap from Gold Mining part of Integrating Research and Education:Impacts on American Indian Lands:Fort Belknap
Educational case study page examining environmental impacts of cyanide heap-leach gold mining at Fort Belknap Indian Reservation, focusing on the Zortman-Landusky mine's acid mine drainage, water contamination, regulatory failures, and long-term ecological and community consequences.

Political Issues on the Fort Belknap Reservation from Gold Mining part of Integrating Research and Education:Impacts on American Indian Lands:Fort Belknap
This educational webpage examines political and environmental policy issues arising from gold mining on the Fort Belknap Indian Reservation, focusing on the Zortman-Landusky mine's cyanide contamination, financial assurance shortfalls, corporate accountability after bankruptcy, and tribal legal responses, while providing case studies and resources on mine reclamation policy and environmental justice.

Climate and Biota of Fort Belknap part of Integrating Research and Education:Impacts on American Indian Lands:Fort Belknap
This educational webpage details the climate and biota of the Fort Belknap Indian Nation, covering precipitation, temperature extremes, growing seasons, and native wildlife such as bison, elk, and endangered black-footed ferrets, within the context of the Great Plains biome and tribal environmental stewardship.

Cultural Heritage of the Fort Belknap Indian Community part of Integrating Research and Education:Impacts on American Indian Lands:Fort Belknap
This informational webpage details the cultural heritage of the Fort Belknap Indian Community, a Montana-based reservation shared by the Assiniboine and Gros Ventre tribes, covering tribal history, cultural identity, governance, and providing curated educational resources on their traditions, language, and societal structure.

Exploration and Development History of Gold Mining at the Zortman-Landusky Mine part of Integrating Research and Education:Impacts on American Indian Lands:Fort Belknap
This educational webpage details the exploration and development history of gold mining at the Zortman-Landusky Mine on the Fort Belknap Indian Reservation, covering late 19th-century discoveries, cyanide heap leach mining advancements, tribal opposition, environmental contamination, and associated geologic, economic, and policy issues within the broader context of resource impacts on Indigenous lands.

Gold Deposits at the Zortman-Landusky Mine part of Integrating Research and Education:Impacts on American Indian Lands:Fort Belknap
A content page about geology and mineral resources, specifically detailing hydrothermal gold deposits at the Zortman-Landusky Mine near the Fort Belknap Indian Reservation, including deposit types, geological context, and related scientific resources.

Study Guide part of Integrating Research and Education:Impacts on American Indian Lands:Navajo Nation
Educational resource page offering a study guide for teaching about uranium mining impacts on the Navajo Nation, featuring pedagogical strategies like jigsaw, role-playing, Socratic questioning, and concept mapping within an Earth system framework.

Questions for Further Exploration part of Integrating Research and Education:Impacts on American Indian Lands:Navajo Nation
This educational webpage presents a study guide with open-ended discussion questions for high school or undergraduate students exploring the environmental, cultural, health, and policy impacts of uranium and coal mining on the Navajo Nation, supporting interdisciplinary learning in environmental science and Native American studies.

Beringia part of Integrating Research and Education:Impacts on American Indian Lands:Pribilof Islands
This educational webpage, part of the "Integrating Research and Education" project, details Beringia—the Pleistocene-era land bridge connecting Alaska and Siberia—covering its geological history, role in human and animal migration, and significance to the Pribilof Islands, with embedded study resources and links to National Park Service materials.

A "Jigsaw" Activity part of Integrating Research and Education:Impacts on American Indian Lands:Pribilof Islands
An educational resource page detailing a "jigsaw" collaborative learning activity focused on the Pribilof Islands, covering geology, hydrology, flora and fauna, Aleut cultural heritage, and policy issues, designed to explore environmental and socioeconomic impacts on marine mammals and local communities through structured group research and discussion.

Hydrology of the Pribilof Islands part of Integrating Research and Education:Impacts on American Indian Lands:Pribilof Islands
Educational webpage detailing the hydrology of Alaska's Pribilof Islands, covering precipitation, surface water, groundwater systems, perched aquifers, and freshwater lenses, with supplemental resources and teaching materials for classroom use.

Cultural Heritage of the Aleuts part of Integrating Research and Education:Impacts on American Indian Lands:Pribilof Islands
Educational webpage detailing the cultural heritage, history, and contemporary challenges of the Aleut people in the Pribilof Islands, covering ancestral migration, Russian and U.S. colonial impacts, forced relocations during WWII, subsistence practices, and ongoing socio-economic and environmental issues, with curated resources for teaching and research.

What's Next? part of Integrating Research and Education:Impacts on American Indian Lands:Navajo Nation
Educational webpage examining ongoing environmental and health impacts of uranium and coal mining on the Navajo Nation, discussing policy responses, water depletion, pollution, and energy development challenges, part of the "Integrating Research and Education" project.

Climate of the Pribilof Islands part of Integrating Research and Education:Impacts on American Indian Lands:Pribilof Islands
Educational page detailing the sub-arctic climate of Alaska's Pribilof Islands, focusing on warming trends, sea-ice decline, ecosystem impacts, and climate change effects on marine life, with teaching resources and scientific references.

Questions for Further Exploration part of Integrating Research and Education:Advances in Paleontology
Educational content page offering open-ended, self-guided paleontology exploration questions for high school or undergraduate students, focusing on fossils, scientific significance, ethics, and media representation within the "Integrating Research and Education" project.

Study Guide part of Integrating Research and Education:Advances in Paleontology
Educational resource page providing a paleontology study guide for teachers, featuring pedagogical strategies like jigsaw method, role-playing, and Socratic questioning within the "Integrating Research and Education" project.

Impacts of Resource Development on American Indian Lands part of Integrating Research and Education:Impacts on American Indian Lands
What is this collection? This page was written by Erin Klauk as part of the DLESE Community Services Project: Integrating Research in Education. This collection contains an assortment of digital resources relevant ...

The Crow Reservation and Coalbed Methane part of Integrating Research and Education:Impacts on American Indian Lands:Crow
Educational resource page exploring coalbed methane development on the Crow Reservation, covering geology, hydrology, cultural heritage, environmental impacts, and policy, with a focus on environmental justice and sustainability in Native American communities.

Study Guide part of Integrating Research and Education:Yellowstone
A study guide page for educators, part of the "Integrating Research in Education: Yellowstone" project, offering pedagogical strategies like the jigsaw method and concept mapping, Earth system science approaches, investigative case-based learning, and downloadable course materials focused on Yellowstone National Park’s geoscience topics.

The Fort Belknap Reservation and Gold Mining part of Integrating Research and Education:Impacts on American Indian Lands:Fort Belknap
Educational webpage detailing the environmental, health, policy, and cultural impacts of gold mining on the Fort Belknap Indian Reservation, with resources on geology, hydrology, and indigenous heritage for classroom use.

The Navajo Nation and Uranium Mining part of Integrating Research and Education:Impacts on American Indian Lands:Navajo Nation
Educational webpage detailing the historical, environmental, and public health impacts of uranium mining on the Navajo Nation, covering geology, policy, cultural heritage, and remediation efforts, designed for classroom use with a study guide.

Resources of the Pribilof Islands part of Integrating Research and Education:Impacts on American Indian Lands:Pribilof Islands
This educational webpage, part of the "Integrating Research and Education" module, explores the geology, ecology, culture, and policy issues of the Pribilof Islands and their Aleut communities, emphasizing environmental justice, resource development impacts, and indigenous resilience within a case study framework for educators and students.