09+Ecosystem+Services

This week we will track the integration of human and environmental systems into one "coupled human-environment system". We'll examine some of the successes of that process, as well as some of the negative effects. Also, we'll learn about ecosystems, the ecosystem services they provide, and the trade-offs involved in choosing between those services. In this week, all four of our ways of thinking will frame how we think about our relationship with the natural world.
 * How strategic is our management of the biosphere? **


 * Relevant standard example to share with your students:** Grade 8. Social Studies. Strand 4. Concept 5. PO1 (page 5) - Describe how humans modify ecosystems (e.g., deforestation, desertification).

This week, you will guide your students through a debate/philosophical chair exercise. You can either choose the Dakota Access pipeline issue, or the Yosemite/Merced River issue. The lesson plan describes the process, but you can choose which topic would be most interesting to your students.

**Lesson Plan **

 * Optional Ecosystem Services Power Point **

Alternative assignment for Tic Tac Tomework My students enjoy the Tic Tac Tomework, and like the idea of using it in their future classroom. But all of my students this semester are dual certified el ed/special ed, and I have a hard time fitting in ideas for them that are specific to the field of special education. I designed this assignment that they can choose instead of the Tic Tac Tomework if they prefer. You could also use it as an assignment for class one week if you are out sick, instead of attending class.

Lesson Plan: Ecosystem Services Optional Power Point: Ecosystem Services Fact Sheet: Ecosystem Services
 * Instructor resources for class: **

Canyon Mine Have students read one or more of these articles before or at the start of class: __ @http://www.phoenixnewtimes.com/news/trump-dump-grand-canyon-uranium-mining-risks-not-worth-rewards-10022574 __
 * Handouts for class (printing required): **
 * Option 1: **

@https://www.grandcanyontrust.org/blog/young-people-big-changemakers

__ @https://www.grandcanyontrust.org/blog/grand-canyon-uranium-threats-what-expect-2018 __

Use this topic and handout for your philosophical chair debate, described below (or choose your own articles/topic related to a current event).



Option 2: Have students read one or more of these articles before or at the start of class: http://www.cnn.com/2016/09/07/us/dakota-access-pipeline-visual-guide/index.html (CNN article that presents both sides - all students read this)
 * Dakota Access Pipeline **

__ [|https://daplpipelinefacts.com/ (facts as presented by Energy Transfer Partners)] __ http://earthjustice.org/cases/2016/the-dakota-access-pipeline (Earth Justice, who filed a lawsuit against the Corps of Engineers) http://news.nationalgeographic.com/2016/09/portraits-from-dakota-access-pipeline-protest/ (profiles of native Americans who are part of the protest) Update on court battle: http://www.capjournal.com/news/review-of-dakota-access-oil-pipeline-to-extend-into-spring/article_63f9427c-ad7a-11e7-acc3-6bbc5579d640.html

__ https://apnews.com/f05582dd1a344cc0be1cc0a9311129f1/APNewsBreak:-2-more-leaks-found-along-Dakota-Access-pipeline (Recent AP news release) __

Extra information for instructors or students with an interest or those who finish early: __ [|http://www.npr.org/sections/thetwo-way/2017/02/22/514988040/key-moments-in-the-dakota-access-pipeline-fight (Timeline of events, NPR)] __

Print one of these per student to have them use in class if you choose this article:

Here is a packet of information that describes the activity. You can either print this or share it as a pdf with your students on Blackboard:



Option 3: Yosemite Merced River policies

Print one of each article per student or upload to Blackboard for them to read before/during class:

Article: A Plan to Save Yosemite by Curbing Its Visitors - Article: Yosemite Plan Delayed Amid Clamor -

Whichever option you choose: Upload to Blackboard for students to have as a reference for this activity, or print hard copies of you prefer: Philosophical Chairs packet - print one packet per student, or just the first page and give them the document electronically.

Likert Scale Signs - one set per class (four in a set) Roll of tape to affix the Likert scale signs to the walls A copy of Dr. Seuss' The Lorax - one per class
 * Supplies for class: **