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The Food We Eat Can Have a Positive Impact on Climate Justice part of Curriculum for the Bioregion:Activities
Deepti Karkhanis, Bellevue Community College
Does the food on my plate impact my happiness and/or climate change, and if yes, how and what can I do about it?
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Subject: Psychology, Environmental Science:Ecosystems, Health Sciences, Geoscience:Soils, Atmospheric Science:Climate Change, Environmental Science:Soils and Agriculture, Global Change and Climate:Climate Change
Activity Review: Passed Peer Review
Community Flood Risk Assessment from Rising/Surging Seas Project part of CUREnet:Institutes:Other Institutes (2019-2020):Examples
Kevin Kupietz, Elizabeth City State University
Globally 634 million people, 10% of the world's population, live in coastal areas less than 10 meters above sea level. According to 2010 census data, 123 million people, 39% of the United States population, live in coastal counties with an estimated increase to this number by 8% in the 2020 census. As natural disasters have been seen to increase in frequency and severity in the past five years coupled with expected sea rises from climate change it is important that anyone involved with the safety and resiliency planning of their organization/community have an understanding of how to scientifically assess risk from flooding in order to mitigate and recover from the effects. This project allows students the ability to develop skills to utilize computer modeling systems and to apply the data to real world communities in examining risk to structures as well as different groups in the community.
Resource Type: Activities: Activities
Subject: Geoscience:Oceanography:Marine Resources, Geoscience:Oceanography, Environmental Science, Psychology, Sociology, Geoscience:Hydrology, Geoscience, Environmental Science:Natural Hazards, Global Change and Climate, Sustainability, Land Use and Planning, Oceans and Coastal Resources, Engineering, Computer Science, Environmental Science:Ecosystems, Social Science
Activity Review: Peer Reviewed as Exemplary
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Contemplative Inquiry on Climate Change: Playing with Perspectives part of Curriculum for the Bioregion:Activities
Abigail Lynam, Fielding Graduate University
Hour long contemplative exercise to explore the psychological, emotional and spiritual dimensions of learning about climate change. Guided perspective-taking exercise in small groups of 3-4 students, with discussion and reflective writing.
Resource Type: Activities: Activities
Subject: Geoscience:Atmospheric Science:Climate Change, Environmental Science:Sustainability, Education, Political Science, Psychology, Environmental Science:Global Change and Climate:Climate Change, Environmental Science
Activity Review: Passed Peer Review
Group Dialogue – Promise and Peril of the Past and the Future part of Curriculum for the Bioregion:Activities
Abigail Lynam, Fielding Graduate University
This 1 to 1.5 hour group dialogue offers an exploration of the different ways we respond to learning about climate change. It guides reflection on students' thoughts and feelings (hope and despair), how they view the current moment, the past and the future with regard to human/nature relationships and how to create positive lasting change.
Resource Type: Activities: Activities
Subject: Environmental Science, Geography:Human/Cultural, Psychology, Political Science, Environmental Science:Policy:Environmental Ethics/Values, Health Sciences, Environmental Science:Sustainability, Geoscience:Atmospheric Science:Climate Change, Environmental Science:Global Change and Climate:Climate Change
Activity Review: Passed Peer Review
Engaging Contentious Political Issues part of Curriculum for the Bioregion:Activities
Parakh Hoon
Faculty and students of politics inevitably engage with contentious debates about global inequality and development, conflict, and environmental sustainability. Teaching and learning outcomes in politics tend to ...
Resource Type: Activities: Activities
Subject: Psychology, Sociology, Political Science, History, Environmental Science:Policy:Environmental Ethics/Values, Geography:Human/Cultural
Activity Review: Passed Peer Review
Engaging Campus Conversations about Climate Action part of Curriculum for the Bioregion:Activities
Nicky Phear, The University of Montana-Missoula
Campus Climate Conversations are designed to be both educational and "deliberative," meaning students, staff, and faculty interact with one another in small groups to share views and ideas about climate action strategies. This activity is structured to enhance education and engagement, and to generate collaborative climate action strategies.
Resource Type: Activities: Activities
Subject: Environmental Science, Sustainability, Geoscience:Atmospheric Science:Climate Change, Education, Psychology, Environmental Science:Global Change and Climate:Climate Change
Activity Review: Peer Reviewed as Exemplary
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Family Stress theories and risk communication to evaluate and build family resilience part of Integrate:Workshops and Webinars:Teaching about Risk and Resilience:Activities
Tatjana Hocke-Mirzashvili, James Madison University
In this activity, students use theoretical knowledge about family stress theories to analyze family vignettes and make predictions about the level of risk or resilience each family might have should a natural disaster occur. To increase resilience, risk communication strategies are discussed.
Resource Type: Activities: Activities
Subject: Psychology, Environmental Science:Natural Hazards
Activity Review: Passed Peer Review
Learning Sustainability with Sim City part of SISL:Activities
Sybil Hill
Sim City is a computer game that has the player design a city. They become the mayor. While designing the city from ground, they can choose sustainaiblity energy options such as wind farms, geothermal, and solar. The game includes greening options and pollution factors. Teachers in a variety of disciplines can utilize this to bring their core course concepts to life.
Resource Type: Activities: Activities
Subject: Political Science, Sociology, Psychology, Environmental Science, Health Sciences, Mathematics, Geoscience:Atmospheric Science:Climate Change, Geography, Human/Cultural, Geoscience:Soils, Environmental Science:Policy:Environmental Ethics/Values, Business, Environmental Science:Energy, Geoscience, Environmental Science:Global Change and Climate:Climate Change, Environmental Science:Soils and Agriculture, Sustainability, Ecosystems
Motivation and Influence in Taking Climate Action part of Curriculum for the Bioregion:Activities
Melissa Grinley, Seattle Community College-North Campus
In this two-part activity, students learn the psychology of motivation and goal-setting, and apply it to an action plan for civic engagement that addresses food insecurity caused by climate change impacts. They carry out a civic action that addresses a climate justice issue, and reflect on how motivation supports their action and how social influence and persuasion connect to their experience of taking action.
Online Readiness: Online Adaptable
Resource Type: Activities: Activities
Subject: Psychology, Environmental Science:Global Change and Climate:Climate Change, Geoscience:Atmospheric Science:Climate Change
Meal Satisfaction and Sustainability for Psychology part of ACM Pedagogic Resources:ACM/FaCE:Projects:Integrating Sustainability into the Undergraduate Curriculum:Activities
Lee, Jen (Coe College)
With Contributions from Kent Simmonds (Luther College) and Betsy Hutula (ACM)
Resource Type: Activities: Activities
Subject: Environmental Science:Sustainability, Psychology
Activity Review: Passed Peer Review