Investigative Case Based Learning Examples

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When and How Did Continental Crust Form? part of Petrology:Teaching Examples
Many models have been proposed regarding the timing and mechanisms that first formed the continental crust. The purpose of this exercise is to help students explore the question of crustal genesis and evolution ...

Subject: Geoscience:Geology:Igneous and Metamorphic Petrology:Igneous Processes, Geochemistry, Geoscience:Geology:Historical Geology, Igneous and Metamorphic Petrology:Igneous Rocks, Igneous Associations and Tectonic Settings, Geoscience:Geology:Tectonics
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Investigative Case - "Swampeast Missouri" part of Examples
Students will explore wetland hydrology and biology and decide whether or not to restore a wetland or retain dams and drainage systems.

Subject: Environmental Science:Ecosystems:Restoration/Reclamation, Biology:Ecology, Geoscience:Hydrology:Surface Water:Water Management and Policy

Is the New Madrid Seismic Zone at risk for a large earthquake? part of Online Teaching:Activities for Teaching Online
In this lesson we discuss the controversy regarding the extent of seismic risk in the central United States today. We learn how to estimate earthquake recurrence interval using a variety of methods. This lesson ...

Subject: Geoscience:Geology:Structural Geology:Regional Structural/Tectonic Activity, Environmental Science:Natural Hazards:Earthquakes, Geoscience:Geology:Tectonics
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Investigative Case - "Goodbye Honey Buckets" part of Examples
Students will investigate arctic geology and hydrology as well as tundra ecology as they consider options for sewage treatment. Public safety, environmental impact, and issues of construction and engineering will be explored.

Subject: Biology:Microbiology, Geoscience:Hydrology:Surface Water:Water Management and Policy, Water Quality/Chemistry , Geoscience:Atmospheric Science:Climatology , Environmental Science:Ecosystems:Biogeochemical cycling, Environmental Science:Policy:Environmental Decision-Making, Local Policy

Investigative Case - Los Angeles and the Future of Mono Lake part of Examples
The Los Angeles and the Future of Mono Lake WebQuest leads students in a guided exploration of Mono Lake's extreme environment and asks them to consider the preservation of this environment in relation to the needs of humans.

Subject: Biology:Diversity, Ecology:Metabolism, Biology:Microbiology, Environmental Science:Land Use and Planning, Water Quality and Quantity

Not in My Backyard: Locating a Site for a New Landfill part of Examples
Students are prompted to select a site for a new landfill using a geologic atlas. Guided by state regulations for siting landfills, students analyze maps of surface water, land use, bedrock geology, surficial geology, and depth to bedrock to identify potential sites.

Subject: Environmental Science:Land Use and Planning, Water Quality and Quantity:Non-Point Source Pollution, Environmental Science:Policy:Environmental Decision-Making, Environmental Science:Waste:Waste Solid :Landfills

Using a Groundwater Pollution Problem to Develop Professional Communication Skills part of Pedagogy in Action:Library:Professional Communications Projects:Examples

Subject: Geoscience:Hydrology:Ground Water:Water and society, policy, and management, Water supply/water resource evaluation, Contaminant hydrology, Water quality/chemistry

The Rock Cycle: A hands on Simulation part of MnSTEP Teaching Activity Collection:MnSTEP Activity Mini-collection
This activity is a hands-on simulation of the rock cycle.

Subject: Geoscience

The Wingra Marsh: A Purple Population Problem part of Examples
Students author a presentation to the Grounds Management Committee of their school giving their recommendation for the control of the invasive species purple loosestrife (Lythrum salicaria) on campus.

Subject: Biology:Ecology, Environmental Science:Ecosystems:Habitats:Invasive species

Investigative Case - Living in an Alkaline Environment part of Examples
Living in an Alkaline Environment is a three-part interactive activity that explores the ecology and diversity of life in alkaline environments.

Subject: Education:Assessment:On Line, Biology:Microbiology