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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 ...
Online Readiness: Online Ready
Resource Type: Activities: Activities:Discussion
Subject: Geoscience:Geology, Environmental Science
Activity Review: Peer Reviewed as Exemplary
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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 ...
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
Climate, Climate Change, and Racism part of Teaching Activities
Kaatje van der Hoeven Kraft, Whatcom Community College
Students engage in a discussion about climate change by both watching videos and reading an article to learn about the science behind climate change and some of the impacts of our warming climate. They then post ...
Online Readiness: Online Ready
Resource Type: Activities: Activities:Writing Assignment, Discussion
Subject: Environmental Science:Global Change and Climate:Climate Change, Geoscience:Atmospheric Science:Climate Change
Activity Review: Passed Peer Review