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Forum 3.2 - Its a State Issue

10/30/2017

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Guiding Thought Question: Should the states be allowed to enact environmental policies that differ from the direction of the Federal Government? What is an advantage and disadvantage of states having independence to make individual policies?

Today's Learning Objective: Students will examine the role of state and local governments in the formulation of policy, and the more direct impact that smaller scale government can have on them. Students will take notes on the smaller forms of government, and then complete an assignment that examines the environmental actions of states across the country. 

Central Question: How do state and local governments operate and how can they be influential in the processes of environmental policy? (1.1.d, 1.1.e)
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Unit II Discussion - Environmental Legislation

10/27/2017

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Belden, Roy S., Clean Air Act, American Bar Association: Section of Environment, Energy, and Resources, 2001 (Pgs. 5-21)
Question 1 (Florida Environmental Justice): What is the value of programs, like the Legal Environmental Assistance Foundation, in addressing environmental and social issues? What is the connection between environmental degradation and social equality, explain using examples from the article, and an outside example. 

Question 2 (Environmental Legislation): Russell Train, former administrator of the Environmentall Protection Agency (EPA) wrote in 1973 that, "the average is citizen... beginning to recognize that there were difficult choices to be made,that some cherished patterns of behavior may have to be modified."
       - What does he mean by both statements? (difficult choices, and behavioral changes) Use examples from the article for each statement, and make a connection to present debates going on about the environment. 

Honors Question (San Francisco Bay): Walk through the process the BCDC legislation went through in order to get passed. What were some of the particular challenges it faced at each step? In your opinion, and using examples from the article, is the process of forming new legislation too complicated or is it proper in order to determine appropriate input?
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Forum 2.5 - Environmental Protector

10/18/2017

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Guiding Thought Questions: Why is it so much more helpful to have policies regarding the protection of the environment to come from the federal level? Or is it more beneficial to have environmental regulations come from the state level? Explain

Today's Learning Objective: Students will examine credibility and be able to explain whether a resources in valid, or invalid, based on the credentials of the writer and publisher. Students will examine articles related to the future of the EPA and assess them for credibility.

Central Question: Is the EPA a overburdensome agency with too much control on regulations, or is it necessary for executive oversight?

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Forum 2.8 - Environmental Considerations

10/16/2017

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Guiding Thought Question: To what point should the environment stand in the way of progress? What types of environmental considerations should be examined when deciding whether or not to complete a project?

Today's Learning Objective: Students will be able to explain the principles of governmental review and oversight in the planning phases of governmental activity. Students will examine NEPA, and apply it to a contemporary issue.

Central Question: How can influential pieces of Legislation from the past determine actions by the Federal Government in the present and Future? (1.1.c, 1.2.d)
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Forum 2.6 - Scientific Responsibilities

10/12/2017

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Guiding Thought Question: In your opinion what responsibility does the government have to collect and share scientific data? Should it be their responsibility or should it be left to independent scientific agencies? Explain your views 
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Forum 2.7 - Endangered Species Act

10/11/2017

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Guiding Thought Question: Read through the different cases regarding the Endangered Species Act (Choose one from HERE) and give a brief synopsis of how the Supreme Court got involved in the protection of species. Also give a quick summary of how the court ruled.

Today's Learning Objective: Students will examine the role of the Supreme Court, how it functions, and its specific powers, and will look at the methods the courts use to influence the political laws of the United States. Students will complete a research project to examine the rights that were protected by a specific Supreme Court Case.

Central Question: How is the Judicial Branch able to use its powers and oversight to influence legislation and executive actions towards the environment? (1.2.c, 1.2.a, 1.2.d, 1.1.c)
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Forum 2.4 - Shared Responsibility

10/4/2017

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Thought Question: Should it be the government's responsibility to pass laws protecting the environment, or should companies be in charge of regulating themselves? What are the advantages and disadvantages of letting corporations handle their own regulations?

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Students will learn about how Presidents can affect the environment using their powers by examining case studies.

Central Question: Beyond their own powers, how can the president use their environmental policies to mold their legacy? (1.1.c)
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Forum 2.3 - Presidential Actions

10/2/2017

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Guiding Thought Question: What is the main responsibility of the president? Should they be held to a higher standard of conduct than other politicians or than everyday citizens?

Today's Learning Objective: Students will be able to explain the roles of the president, and how they are able to impact legislation and regulations regarding the environment. 

Central Question: How may the President use the position of their office to influence action towards the environment? (1.2.a, 1.2.d, 1.1.c)
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    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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