Homer, Alaska, has been taking action to reduce climate change for almost …
Homer, Alaska, has been taking action to reduce climate change for almost a decade. As the ten-year anniversary of their first plan looms on the horizon, the community is engaging in conversations about adaptation.
Hurricane Sandy served as a wake-up call for many coastal communities along …
Hurricane Sandy served as a wake-up call for many coastal communities along the East Coast: they learned that planning and preparation for future hazards and climate change impacts needs to take place before the next disaster. As this type of planning was new to many communities, they needed assistance in identifying the most beneficial data, tools, and resources that could inform their local planning and decision making.
Terry Williams is blunt when he describes the environmental crisis tribes in …
Terry Williams is blunt when he describes the environmental crisis tribes in the Pacific Northwest are facing: "We’ve lost 90 percent of the salmon population."
As the Tulalip Tribe’s Fisheries and Natural Resources Commissioner, Williams has witnessed the decline of salmon and its impacts on tribal members. For the Tulalip and other tribes in the region, the population crash of salmon is much more than an assault on their economic lifeblood—it is a cultural and spiritual threat to their identity as a people.
The annual springtime Salmon Ceremony puts tribal members in direct touch with their ancestors, and other ceremonies and practices center on the fish through the year. Losing the fish is a strike to the core of the Tulalip people, but they have a long-term vision to restore wild salmon populations to levels that will support their fishing needs.
UDL, Design Learning, and Early MathematicsMain Resource: Rachel Lambert’s Website - https://mathematizing4all.com/This …
UDL, Design Learning, and Early MathematicsMain Resource: Rachel Lambert’s Website - https://mathematizing4all.com/This website includes many resources that can be used to design math curriculum that is inclusive and differentiated.
Salem, Massachusetts in 1691 was the home of a Puritan community with …
Salem, Massachusetts in 1691 was the home of a Puritan community with a strict moral code. In addition to the difficulties of farming in a harsh climate with rough terrain, Salem faced economic and political unrest. In this community, a group of girls accused an Indian slave named Tituba of witchcraft. Tituba confessed under pressure from court officials, and her confession ignited a hunt for witches that left 19 men and women hanged, one man pressed to death, and over 150 more people in prison awaiting a trial. In this lesson, students will explore the characteristics of the Puritan community in Salem, learn about the Salem Witchcraft Trials, and try to understand how and why this event occurred. What was life like in Puritan New England? What were the causes and effects of the Salem Witch Trials? To what extent do the historic records show that the accused were innocent until proven guilty? Describe cultural practices of the majority in Puritan New England. Create a timeline of the events of the Salem Witch Trials. Analyze multiple interpretations of the Salem Witch Trials. Construct a position on whether the trials were justified.
This lesson presents facsimiles of 8 printed and hand-written documents surrounding the …
This lesson presents facsimiles of 8 printed and hand-written documents surrounding the case of Thomas Cooper, a lawyer and newspaper editor in Sunbury, Pennsylvania, who was indicted, prosecuted, and convicted of violating the Sedition Act after he published a broadside in 1799 that sharply criticized President John Adams. The case is famous in the annals of the Bill of Rights and the First Amendment. This lesson correlates to the National History Standards and the National Standards for Civics and Social Sciences.
General overview: • Human alterations to the River ecosystem • Events that …
General overview: • Human alterations to the River ecosystem • Events that set groundwork for authorization of UMRR Examples of HREP Design and Features: • Island Restoration • Dredging • Mechanical • Hydraulic
An extreme precipitation event in 2008 cost one town more than a …
An extreme precipitation event in 2008 cost one town more than a million dollars in infrastructure repairs. Now, other municipalities can simulate how their homes, businesses, and facilities might fare if they experienced a similar event.
Climate scientists project that future climate conditions will result in increased risk …
Climate scientists project that future climate conditions will result in increased risk of wildfire across much of the Southwest. Although fires are a natural part of Southern California landscapes, efforts by SDG&E and their partners may help minimize the impacts of future fires.
Just south of Atlantas busy Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport, Clayton County seems like …
Just south of Atlantas busy Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport, Clayton County seems like an obvious place for metropolitan growth. But more homes and businesses mean a higher demand on the countys limited water supplies.
Property owners in New Jersey can check their vulnerability to sea level …
Property owners in New Jersey can check their vulnerability to sea level rise and storm surge using an interactive mapping toolthe NJ Flood Mapper. Here's how one restaurant owner used results from the tool in his long-term planning.
After most of the city was flattened by a tornado, Joplin, Missouris …
After most of the city was flattened by a tornado, Joplin, Missouris Mercy Hospital built a new facility, incorporating features to reinforce its resistance to wind.
The Wisconsin Association of School Library Boards in their December 2021 issue …
The Wisconsin Association of School Library Boards in their December 2021 issue of "Wisconsin School News" published a short article on library collection development policies, and how reviewing and revising these policies can be a key part in a school library's plan. The article is found on pages 20-23.
In the wake of Hurricane Sandy, Con Edison examined the future vulnerability …
In the wake of Hurricane Sandy, Con Edison examined the future vulnerability of electrical infrastructure. Based on the results, they took action to increase their resilience.
This unit from the Read.Inquire.Write project out of the University of Michigan …
This unit from the Read.Inquire.Write project out of the University of Michigan examines an important geographical and socio-economic political question. Students investigate five unique sources to practice important disciplinary literacy skills within the context of a topic that has significant real world implications. The unit also features an authentic summative assessment task.
Read a review of standards alignment: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1TmEjnt7iYYDhYphhwyX_zcJT9cQST1tYG7ByOaPlVM8/edit#
In 1943, Anglo servicemen attacked Mexican American, Filipino American, and African American …
In 1943, Anglo servicemen attacked Mexican American, Filipino American, and African American adolescents in Los Angeles. This violence was known as the "Zoot Suit Riots," named for the allegedly un-patriotic fashion then popular among the city's youth. In this lesson, students examine four historical sources to answer the question: What caused the Zoot Suit Riots?
eComma is a social reading tool teachers can install in their Learning …
eComma is a social reading tool teachers can install in their Learning Management System (LMS). It allows students and teachers to read and annotate texts together, pooling their knowledge and perspectives for a deeper understanding and analysis of what they are reading. The eComma website linked here explains how to explain the tool in an LMS and has a user guide and case studies with ideas for how to use it in a class.
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