Teaching Activities

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

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

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

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

Do the Right Thing part of GeoEthics:Activities
David Mogk, Montana State University-Bozeman Summary Earth Scientists often work independently in laboratory or field situations, and may be confronted with ethical challenges at times when their is no external ...

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

Should iron fertilization be used to mitigate global warming? part of GeoEthics:Activities
Elizabeth Gordon, Fitchburg State University
Elizabeth Gordon, Fitchburg State University Summary STILL IN DEVELOPMENT Students engaged in this activity examine the scientific and ethical dimensions of iron fertilization as a geoengineering strategy to ...

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

Case of GMOs in Environmental Cleanup part of GeoEthics:Activities
Daniel Vallero, Duke University
Daniel Vallero, Duke University Summary This case represents various agendas, hidden and otherwise, that can come into play during environmental remediation. Context Audience: Teachers at a summer institute, ...

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

Developing ethical and privacy sensitivity towards geocoded data part of GeoEthics:Activities
John Carr, University of New Mexico-Main Campus
John N Carr, University of New Mexico-Main Campus Summary This case study is intended to develop an awareness of the ethical and privacy implications for the creation, sharing, interpretation, and use of geocoded ...

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

Encountering geoscience issues in the popular press part of GeoEthics:Activities
Marian Buzon, University of Idaho
Marian Buzon, University of Idaho Summary Geoscientists (as do all scientists) have a duty to present facts to their audience, whether that audience is composed of other scientists or of the general public. Many ...

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

Geology in the City: Ethical Issues part of GeoEthics:Activities
Anne Marie Ryan, Dalhousie
Anne Marie Ryan, Dalhousie University Summary This is a work in progress. We make decisions every day in our lives as earth scientists, many of which have ethical implications. In this activity, students apply ...

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