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Geoethics Case Study: The Keystone Pipeline--Energy, Jobs or Environment? part of GeoEthics:Activities
Dave Mogk, Montana State University-Bozeman
David Mogk and Andrew Thorson, Montana State University-Bozeman Summary The Keystone Pipeline is a complex project that raises important environmental, economic, and international policy issues. Tar sands from ...

Grade Level: College Upper (15-16), College Lower (13-14), College Introductory
Resource Type: Activities: Activities, Classroom Activity, Discussion, Writing Assignment, Project:Investigative Case Studies
Subject: Environmental Science:Policy:Environmental Ethics/Values
Activity Review: Peer Reviewed as Exemplary
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Online Discussion Prompts for Introductory Geology part of Teaching Activities
Karen Kortz, Community College of Rhode Island; Jessica Smay, San Jose City College
This set of 17 online discussion prompts are designed to encourage students to apply, explore, and reflect on course topics. Some are content-specific (e.g. investigate misconceptions about a certain topic or take ...

Grade Level: College Lower (13-14)
Online Readiness: Online Ready
Resource Type: Activities: Activities:Discussion
Subject: Geoscience:Geology, Environmental Science
Activity Review: Peer Reviewed as Exemplary
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Unit 1: Impacts of Land Use part of A Growing Concern
Hannah Scherer, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State Univ; Martha Murphy, Santa Rosa Junior College; Sarah Fortner, Carleton College
In this introductory unit, students will learn about the fundamental role of observation by viewing photographs of both agricultural and non-agricultural (natural) landscapes and making independent observations. ...

Grade Level: College Lower (13-14):College Introductory
Resource Type: Activities: Activities:Discussion, Course Module
Subject: Geoscience:Soils, Environmental Science:Land Use and Planning, Sustainability, Geoscience:Geology:Geomorphology:Weathering/Soils:Soils, Environmental Science:Soils and Agriculture
Activity Review: Peer Reviewed as Exemplary, Passed Peer Review
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Ethical Dilemmas of Backcountry Skiing and Guiding part of GeoEthics:Activities
Dave Mogk, Montana State University-Bozeman
Dave Mogk, Emma Vigers and Matt Wood, Montana State University-Bozeman Summary This case study explores decision-making in high risk settings such as back-country skiing. The scenarios presented have application ...

Grade Level: College Lower (13-14):College Introductory, College Upper (15-16), College Lower (13-14)
Resource Type: Activities: Activities, Discussion, Project:Investigative Case Studies, Activities:Classroom Activity
Subject: Environmental Science:Policy:Environmental Ethics/Values
Activity Review: Passed Peer Review

Geoethics Case Study: Pebble Mine, Alaska part of GeoEthics:Activities
Dave Mogk, Montana State University-Bozeman
David Mogk, Montana State University-Bozeman Summary The proposed Pebble Mine, Alaska, is one of the world's biggest proven Cu-Au-Mo deposits. However, it is located at the headwaters of rivers that flow into ...

Grade Level: College Lower (13-14), College Upper (15-16)
Resource Type: Activities: Activities:Classroom Activity, Activities, Discussion, Project:Investigative Case Studies, Activities:Writing Assignment
Subject: Environmental Science:Policy:Environmental Ethics/Values

Geoethics Forums: The Grey Side of Green part of GeoEthics:Activities
Shaun Taylor, University of Washington-Seattle Campus
Shaun Taylor, University of Washington / Educurious Summary Geoethics Forums is a format for a classroom discussion and creative resolution of an ethical issue. Students research a particular dilemma, identify ...

Grade Level: High School (9-12), College Lower (13-14)
Resource Type: Activities: Activities:Classroom Activity, Activities, Discussion, Project:Investigative Case Studies
Subject: Environmental Science:Policy:Environmental Ethics/Values
Activity Review: Passed Peer Review

Ten Brief Cases With Ethical Issues part of GeoEthics:Activities
Vince Cronin, Baylor University
Vincent S. Cronin, Baylor University Summary Ten brief descriptions are provided of cases in which there appear to be ethical issues in the practice of geology. Most are drawn from engineering geology, but no ...

Grade Level: College Lower (13-14):College Introductory, College Upper (15-16), College Lower (13-14)
Resource Type: Activities: Activities, Discussion, Writing Assignment, Classroom Activity
Subject: Environmental Science:Policy:Environmental Ethics/Values
Activity Review: Passed Peer Review

Ethics and Paleontology: Dinosaur Wars part of GeoEthics:Activities
Jim Schmitt, Montana State University-Bozeman
Jim Schmitt, Montana State University-Bozeman Summary Dinosaur fossils capture the interest of students and the public, but their study, collection, and disposition often engender signficant highly-publicized ...

Grade Level: College Lower (13-14), College Upper (15-16)
Resource Type: Activities: Activities:Discussion, Activities, Classroom Activity
Subject: Geoscience:Paleontology:Paleoecology
Activity Review: Passed Peer Review

Does A River Have Rights? part of GeoEthics:Activities
Michael Phillips, Illinois Valley Community College
Michael Phillips, Illinois Valley Community College Summary Individual students have different ethical "lines." This class discussion proceeds with a series of prompts that presents a set of scenarios ...

Grade Level: College Lower (13-14):College Introductory
Resource Type: Activities: Activities, Discussion, Classroom Activity, Writing Assignment
Subject: Geoscience:Hydrology:Surface Water
Activity Review: Passed Peer Review

The Dark Side of Mineral Mining part of Teaching Activities
Karen Helgers, Ulster County Community College
Students choose one of four short articles to read about mineral mining, including the impacts of mining on the Native American community in the region. Each article highlights a specific example where the ...

Grade Level: College Lower (13-14)
Resource Type: Activities: Activities:Writing Assignment, Discussion
Subject: Environmental Science:Ecosystems:Ecology, Habitats, Environmental Science:Policy:Environmental Decision-Making, Health Sciences, Environmental Science:Mineral Resources:Mining, Environmental Science:Water Quality and Quantity, Geoscience:Geology:Economic Geology
Activity Review: Passed Peer Review