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Action Bioscience
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Abstract: offers scientific articles and lessons. Topics include the value of a garden, plant genebanks, bacteria (friend or foe?), biodiversity, real-life aliens (introduced species), apes, ecosystems, global warming, forest canopies, deforestation, water, genetic research, biotechnology, genetically modified ... More »
Addiction and neural ageing
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Abstract: This unit looks at two topics that are of immense worldwide social, economic, ethical, and political importance – ‘addiction’ and ‘neural ageing’. You will develop a Master's level approach to the study of specific issues within these two important subject areas.
All Natural: Jim Denevan and Chris Drury
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Abstract: SPARK tails artists Jim Denevan and Cris Drury as they create large earth works. This Educator Guide is about the history and tradition of artists making work in and about the natural environment.
Alternative Energy in the West Fall 2007
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Abstract: Alternative Energy in the West. From EPS 170: Crossroads of Earth Resources and Society - Fall 2007 - Intersection of geological processes with American cultures in the past, present, and future. Overview of ethnogeology including traditional knowledge of sources and uses of earth materials and their ... More »
American Foreign Policy: Past, Present, and Future, Fall 2004
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Abstract: Course mission: to explain and evaluate past and present United States policies. What caused the United States' past involvement in foreign wars and interventions? Were the results of U.S. policies good or bad? Would other policies have better served the U.S. and/or the wider world? Were the beliefs ... More »
American Indian World Views Fall 2007
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Abstract: American Indian World Views. From EPS 170: Crossroads of Earth Resources and Society - Fall 2007 - Intersection of geological processes with American cultures in the past, present, and future. Overview of ethnogeology including traditional knowledge of sources and uses of earth materials and their cultural ... More »
Animal Behavior, Fall 2001
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Abstract: This course will sample the broad diversity of animal behavior and the behavioral adaptation of animals to the environments in which they live. This will include discussion of both field observations and controlled laboratory experiments. Particular emphasis will be placed on the comparison of behavior ... More »
Animals at the extremes: the desert environment
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Abstract: Animal life has adapted to survive in the most unlikely and inhospitable habitats. This unit looks at the surprisingly diverse desert climates throughout the world and mammals, birds, lizards and amphibians that survive there. It splits these animals into three groups according to their strategy for ... More »
Calling All Students: Facts About Toxic Substances and the Environment
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Abstract: provides information on toxic substances that may be found in our homes, schools, and neighborhoods. It provides links for kids, parents, and teachers to other government websites that offer information, teaching aids, and curriculum guides on consumer and environmental health.
Chemicals, the Environment, and You
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Abstract: provides lessons for learning about the relationship between chemicals in the environment and human health. Topics include the science of toxicology, dose-response relationships, individual susceptibility, risk assessment, and environmental hazards. Students are introduced to the ever-changing nature ... More »
Chinese in the Gold Rush Fall 2007
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Abstract: Chinese in the Gold Rush. From EPS 170: Crossroads of Earth Resources and Society - Fall 2007 - Intersection of geological processes with American cultures in the past, present, and future. Overview of ethnogeology including traditional knowledge of sources and uses of earth materials and their cultural ... More »
Climate Animations
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Abstract: Here you will find animations of how Global Warming occurs and how it is linked to the Carbon and Water cycles.
Climate Change Emission Calculator Kit (Climate CHECK)
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Abstract: High school students can investigate the link between everyday actions at their high school, greenhouse gas emissions and climate change. Using this site, students can learn about climate change, estimate their school's greenhouse gas emissions and conceptualize ways to mitigate their school's climate ... More »
Climate Change Kids Site
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Abstract: Explore this site to learn about the science and impacts of climate change. The site also provides games that help students, their parents and their teachers learn about both the science of climate change and what actions they can take to reduce greenhouse gas emissions.
Climate Change, Wildlife, and Wildlands: A Toolkit for Teachers and Interpreters
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Abstract: Use this site to learn about the science of climate change and its potential effects on our nation's wildlife and their habitats.
Coal Bed Methane: An Untapped Energy Resource and an Environmental Concern
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Abstract: This USGS fact sheet provides an initial look at coalbed methane as a resource as well as the detrimental effects of releasing gas and contaminated water into the environment during extraction. Information about the formation, location, and potential of coalbed methane as well as its drawbacks, are briefly ... More »
Coastal Clash: Defining Public Property and the History of the Public Trust Doctrine
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Abstract: "Coastal Clash" is a one-hour documentary focusing on the urbanization of California's coastline. The activities and lesson plans for the film "Coastal Clash" target students at the high school level and align with the California State Standards for Government. In this lesson plan, students will do research ... More »
"Dam Hetch Hetchy!": John Muir Contests the Hetch-Hetchy Dam
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Abstract: The Progressive Era's most controversial environmental issue was the 1908-1913 struggle over federal government approval for building the Hetch Hetchy dam in a remote corner of federally-owned land in California's Yosemite National Park. The city of San Francisco, rebuilding after the devastating 1906 ... More »
Desertification and Global Change Fall 2007
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Abstract: Desertification and Global Change. From EPS 170: Crossroads of Earth Resources and Society - Fall 2007 - Intersection of geological processes with American cultures in the past, present, and future. Overview of ethnogeology including traditional knowledge of sources and uses of earth materials and their ... More »
Design of Ocean Systems, Fall 2005
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Abstract: This course is the completion of the cycle of designing, implementing and testing an ocean system including hardware and software implementation, that begins with 2.017. Design lectures are given in hydrodynamics, power and thermal aspects of ocean vehicles, environment, materials and construction for ... More »