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Forum 3.7 - The Bias of Science

12/1/2020

Guiding Thought Question: What types of things may change scientific studies to the point that they should not be considered when informing politicians? Why should true scientific findings be helpful when establishing policies regarding the environment?

Today's Learning Objective: Students will analyze how academic institutions like think tanks and universities are able to influence governmental policy (foreign and domestic) with the contribution of good science to inform the decision making of politicians.

Central Question: How can academic institutions help sway governmental opinions regarding environmental policy? (1.1.h, 1.2.a, 1.2.c)

Forum 3.6 - Who Should You Trust Online?

11/29/2020

Guiding Thought Question: What are ways to pick out fake news while reading online or on social media? What are some good general rules to follow to find credible information?

Today's Learning Objectives: Students will examine the role that the Media has as a linkage institution and as a means for the government to promote their agenda by taking notes. Students will then look at how organizations can use Mass Media to get information out to voters regarding their representatives.

Central Question: What role does the Media have in linking the actions of the United States Government and the People? Why is a "Free Media" so important in a Democracy? (1.2.a, 1.2.e, 1.2.f)

Forum 3.5 - Follow the Money

11/23/2020

Guiding Thought Question: Look up a US Politician on Opensecrets.org and list their name, political affiliation, and what state they come from. List their top three contributors as listed on Open Secret. How might these contributors affect the politicians views on issues related to their contributors?

Today's Learning Objective: Students will be able to explain the contributions of NGOs, Interest Groups, and Lobbyists to the political process here in the United States. (1.2.a, 1.2.c)

Central Question: How are groups able to work with and influence the government?

3.4 - Playing Politics with the Environment

11/16/2020

Guiding Thought Question: What are the positives and negatives to political parties making the environment central pieces to their platforms (What they stand for)?

Today's Learning Objective: Students will examine what political parties do, and how they are able to influence environmental policy. They will examine a number or issues to see how affiliation in a political party can affect views on a certain issue. (1.1.g, 1.2.a, 1.2.e)

Central Question: What are the values of political parties in the efforts to preserve the environment?

Forum 3.1 - A Single Grain of Rice

11/8/2020

Guiding Thought Question: Read the quote by Nelson Mandela in the picture to the right and connect that idea to the responsibility for Individuals to act in bettering their communities.

Today's Learning Objective: Students will be examining how individual actions can use their political voices to help address community challenges on a number of scales by communicating their perspectives, and then examining examples of initiatives by individuals on a number of scales. (1.2.a, 1.2.c)

Central Question: How are everyday citizens able to affect the political process, and why should they care?

Forum 3.3 - Stuck in the Past

10/25/2020

Guiding Thought Question: Why is it a disservice to only talk about the native peoples of the Americas in a historical context? Why is it important to incorporate the current perspectives of American Indians? Why is the input of Native Americans important in making decisions that impact the environment?

Central Question: How does the role of Tribal Governance differ and how do their views on Environmental conservation compare to those of the State and Federal governments?(HS.1.1.d, HS.1.2.a, HS.1.2.d)

Forum 2.10 - Q/C/C/C/CoO

6/9/2020

Guiding Thought Question: What are any last minute questions you have before today's exam?

Today's Learning Objective: Students will test their knowledge on the concepts covered in Unit II by completing a written test.

Central Question: Why is the Federal Government such an influential element in the fight to protect and preserve the natural environment? (1.1.b, 1.1.c, 1.2.a, 1.2.c, 1.2.d)

Forum 2.9 - The Reflection of Democracy

6/9/2020

Guiding Thought Question: How does the preservation of land reflect the principles of democracy? Explain your ideas.

Today's Learning Objective: Students will learn about how the National Park Service helps the US Federal Government preserve and protect natural landscapes and learn about possible career paths by visiting with representatives from the US NPS.

Central Question: How does the National Park Service reflect the Federal Government's role to protect the environment (HS.1.1.c)

Forum 2.6 - For the Good of Science!

6/9/2020

Guiding Thought Question: How does the quest for exploration and scientific discovery fit into the overall mission of a government?

Today's Learning Object: Students will lear about how the Federal Government participate in scientific study through reseaching and discussing the independent scientific agencies.

Central Question: How is scientific data collection and analysis connected to the Federal Government's role of protecting citizen's fundamental rights of Life, Liberty, and Pursuit of Happiness? (1.2.c, 1.1.c)

Forum 3.7 - The Will of the People

6/9/2020

Guiding Thought Question: Of the different forms of political action listed below, which do you believe is the most effective for citizens to use to affect governmental policy and checking the power of the government? The Least Effective? (Explain your viewpoints)
- Contacting Elected Officials
- Informing Themselves
- Protesting
- Rioting/Civil Disobedience
- Signing a Petition
- Voting
- Voicing Opinions on Social Media

Today's Learning Objective: Students will learn about their abilities to influence governmental action by debating the pros and cons of different styles of action and then researching how one topic can affect another.

Central Question: How are everyday citizens able to affect the political process, and why should they care? (1.2.a, 1.2.c, 1.2.e)

Environmental Policy Class Forum

Welcome to the Forum! Here is where you will be answering your daily warm-up questions. Please do not enter your last name for privacy reasons, and you may use a nickname if you would like (Just make sure Mr. Tredinnick is aware of the nickname you are using). Write out thoughtful responses to the forums on the days they are assigned. If you miss a day please take it upon yourself to complete the Forum you missed. Each Forum has the targeted Learning Objective(s) there so you can see what the focus of the day's class will be.

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