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Advanced Energy Policy

Advanced Energy Policy

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Energy policy is typically evolutionary as opposed to revolutionary. We can look to historical policies to understand how we've inherited the policies governing our energy use today. But looking backward only tells us part of the story. In the face of climate change, we need to look ahead and instead envision a more revolutionary change to our energy systems and the policies that govern them. This class takes you on that journey to energy policies past, present, and future. We look at the political realities of addressing climate change at various scales of governance and work together to craft our own ideal scenarios of what a responsible energy future will be.

Subject:: Business and Communication; Environmental Studies; English Language Arts; U.S. History; Economics
Material Type:: Full Course
Provider:: Penn State University
Provider Set:: Penn State's College of Earth and Mineral Sciences (http:// e-education.psu.edu/oer/)
Author:: Brandi Robinson
Date Added:: 03/08/2016

Coastal Processes, Hazards and Society

Coastal Processes, Hazards and Society

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Has your attention recently been caught by news of coastal catastrophes such as hurricanes and tsunamis? Do you wonder why so many coastal communities in the world are vulnerable to flooding and other coastal hazards? Have you considered what coastal flood protections cities like Houston and Miami will need in the future to protect their residents? This course will provide a better understanding of these phenomena. We present a global perspective of coastal landscapes, the geologic processes responsible for their formation, and ways that society responds to hazards like sea level rise and catastrophic weather events. You will participate in active learning exercises such as analyzing real-world datasets and applying critical thinking to real-world societal problems while investigating a coastal community.

Subject:: Environmental Science; Environmental Studies; Biology; Ecology; Oceanography; Physical Geography
Material Type:: Full Course
Provider:: Penn State University
Provider Set:: Penn State's College of Earth and Mineral Sciences (http:// e-education.psu.edu/oer/)
Author:: Brent Yarnal; Tim Bralower
Date Added:: 03/08/2016

Digital Project1 - Waste Prevention and reuse

Digital Project1 - Waste Prevention and reuse

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Digital Project and associated STEAM Lessons about Waste Prevention and reuse jon arambarri, Maria Madarieta, Leire Armentia A sequence of teaching units and activities including associated STEAM lesson with the aim of acquiring a series of specific skills about waste management (in particular about Waste source separation and recycling).This is the first Digital Project of a set of 6 facing specific challenges about waste management for primary and secondary education Preview

Subject:: Environmental Science; Agriculture; Environmental Studies; Elementary Education; Botany; Ecology; Forestry and Agriculture
Material Type:: Module
Author:: jon arambarri

Digital Project 2 and associated STEAM Lessons about Waste source separation and recycling

Digital Project 2 and associated STEAM Lessons about Waste source separation and recycling

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A sequence of teaching units and activities including 3 associated STEAM lessons with the aim of acquiring a series of specific skills about waste management (in particular about Waste source separation and recycling).This is the second Digital Project of a set of 6 facing specific challenges about waste management for primary and secondary education

Subject:: Environmental Science; Environmental Studies; Elementary Education; Special Education; Botany; Ecology; Forestry and Agriculture; Geology
Material Type:: Module
Author:: jon arambarri

Digital Project about Home compost/Food waste

Digital Project about Home compost/Food waste

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A sequence of teaching units and activities with the aim of acquiring a series of specific skills about waste management (in particular about Home compost/Food waste).This is the third Digital Project of a set of 6 facing specific challenges about waste management for primary and secondary education

Subject:: Engineering; Environmental Science; Environmental Studies; Elementary Education; Special Education; Botany; Ecology; Forestry and Agriculture; Chemistry; Geology
Material Type:: Module
Author:: jon arambarri

Drinking Water Treatment 1 - Technology

Drinking Water Treatment 1 - Technology

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The course provides the technological background of treatment processes applied for production of drinking water. Treatment processes are demonstrated with laboratory experiments.

Subject:: Environmental Studies; Physics
Material Type:: Full Course; Lecture Notes; Reading
Provider:: Delft University of Technology
Provider Set:: Delft University OpenCourseWare
Author:: J.C. van Dijk
Date Added:: 03/05/2016

Energy Conservation

Energy Conservation

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Much of the general population believes that the energy sources we depend on are perpetual. While people believe that energy use is the culprit for environmental damage, they are not aware of the methods and principles by which energy conversion devices operate. This course will provide you with knowledge and information on the main operating principles of devices/appliances in common use and will help you in making energy efficient and economical choices. The objective of the course is to expose you to energy efficiency in day to day life in order to save money and energy and thereby protect the environment. I hope the information in this course will help you become an environmentally-responsible individual of this Global Village.

Subject:: Environmental Science; Environmental Studies; Ecology
Material Type:: Full Course
Provider:: Penn State University
Provider Set:: Penn State's College of Earth and Mineral Sciences (http:// e-education.psu.edu/oer/)
Author:: Sarma Pisupati
Date Added:: 02/16/2011

Energy Markets, Policy, and Regulation

Energy Markets, Policy, and Regulation

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EME 801 provides a broad introduction to global markets for crude oil and refined petroleum products, natural gas, and electric power. A major goal of the course is to help students understand how market design, market institutions, and regulatory structures affect firm-level decision-making in the energy industries and ultimately, how these decisions affect the functioning of energy markets and the prospects for alternative technologies.

Subject:: Environmental Science; Finance; Environmental Studies; Economics
Material Type:: Full Course
Provider:: Penn State University
Provider Set:: Penn State's College of Earth and Mineral Sciences (http:// e-education.psu.edu/oer/)
Author:: Seth Blumsack
Date Added:: 04/29/2014

Energy Policy

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Energy policy sits at the crossroads of science and policy. And now, energy and climate policy are inextricably linked; the policies we choose have very real consequences for our climate. This intersection of science and policy is chaotic and bustles with activity motivated by various competing (and conflicting) interests and factors. We must understand the motivations driving them and bridge the divides between our reliance on fossil fuels and our need to transition to less carbon-intensive and renewable alternatives. While the science and math behind these problems is often fairly straightforward, the politics and behavioral changes are not. Come stand at this busy intersection with us as we navigate toward progressive climate policy alternatives at all scales of governance!

Subject:: Environmental Science; Communication; Environmental Studies; Composition and Rhetoric; History; Economics
Material Type:: Full Course
Provider:: Penn State University
Provider Set:: Penn State's College of Earth and Mineral Sciences (http:// e-education.psu.edu/oer/)
Author:: Brandi Robinson
Date Added:: 11/01/2012

Energy and Sustainability in Society

Energy and Sustainability in Society

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Experiential learning, yes! But...online? at a distance? independent undergraduate research? This capstone course in Energy and Sustainability Policy is a novel approach to exactly this. Each student follows the same overarching structure: a four-part written research report, weekly journals, group discussions, a LinkedIn presence, an in-person presentation and a video submission. Along the way, the student has numerous personal interactions with real world stakeholders and gives an in-person presentation to an interested local audience. Proven over many semesters now, this engaged scholarship model serves senior students well, guiding and building confidence and professional opportunities.

Subject:: Environmental Studies
Material Type:: Full Course
Provider:: Penn State University
Provider Set:: Penn State's College of Earth and Mineral Sciences (http:// e-education.psu.edu/oer/)
Author:: Brandi Robinson; Vera Cole
Date Added:: 06/26/2015

Environmental Justice 101

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Environmental Justice 101

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We will:Create a model (s)Demonstrate principles ( prevention, precautionary, polluter-pays, intergration, etc )Be apart of simulations ( http://www.edinformatics.com/il/il_earth.htm )Watch Videos/Listen to Audio (https://www.eh-resources.org/podcast/ )Create Mindmaps to help organize & remember information (https://coggle.it)Environmental JusticeWords To Know environment: everything in natureliving or nonliving-including plants, animals, rocks, and water.environmentalist: someone who works to preserve the environment.

Subject:: Environmental Science; World Cultures; Environmental Studies; Law
Material Type:: Lesson Plan
Author:: Amber Brown

Environmental Literacy - Scope and Sequence

Environmental Literacy - Scope and Sequence

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This is a tool for educators that provides a systems approach to environmental education in Minnesota for preK through adult learners. It describes key concepts about the interaction of natural and social systems and a sequence in which they are to be taught. It also discusses benchmarks, standards, and applications for using the Scope and Sequence

Subject:: Environmental Studies
Material Type:: Teaching/Learning Strategy
Provider:: Minnesota Office of Environmental Assistance
Author:: Pam Landers
Date Added:: 03/01/2002

Environmental Preservation in the Progressive Era

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Environmental Preservation in the Progressive Era

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This collection uses primary sources to environmental preservation in the Progressive Era. Digital Public Library of America Primary Source Sets are designed to help students develop their critical thinking skills and draw diverse material from libraries, archives, and museums across the United States. Each set includes an overview, ten to fifteen primary sources, links to related resources, and a teaching guide. These sets were created and reviewed by the teachers on the DPLA's Education Advisory Committee.

Subject:: Environmental Studies; U.S. History
Material Type:: Primary Source
Provider:: Digital Public Library of America
Provider Set:: Primary Source Sets
Author:: Ella Howard
Date Added:: 04/11/2016

From Here to There with Woodchip Biroeactors

From Here to There with Woodchip Biroeactors

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In 2008, Dr. Michelle Soupir joined the Agriculture and Biosystems Engineering department at Iowa State University. The goal of Dr. Soupir’s research program is to conduct basic research to move us toward more sustainable water systems. Dr. Soupir uses lab- and field-based research projects to monitor the occurrence, fate and movement of nutrients and microorganisms in surface and drainage water.The information, activities and assessments included in these curriculum modules aim to tell a story. This storyline will help students learn the basics of denitrification and the nitrogen cycle to make sense of our anchor phenomenon - the Gulf Dead Zone. Students will learn that local conditions and actions can have a significant impact on global issues. The activities with which students will engage constitute a meaningful pathway to understanding and are not intended to be used in isolation. As you make plans for how these modules will be used, carefully consider the connections and interdependence of the activities, which make it difficult to separate the activities and is not advised.Each module consists of two or three activities. Each activity provides opportunities to develop and use specific elements of the Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS) science and engineering skills and practice(s) to make sense of phenomena and/or to design solutions to problems. They also provide students with the chance to use conceptual understanding that spans scientific disciplines and develop deep understanding of core ideas and content.

Subject:: Engineering; Environmental Science; Environmental Studies; Ecology
Material Type:: Lesson Plan
Author:: Eric Hall

From Meteorology to Mitigation: Understanding Global Warming

From Meteorology to Mitigation: Understanding Global Warming

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Human-caused climate change represents one of the great environmental challenges of our time. As it is inextricably linked with issues of energy policy, a familiarity with the fundamentals of climate change is critical for those looking to careers in the energy field. To appreciate the societal, environmental, and economic implications of policies governing greenhouse gas emissions, one must understand the basic underlying science. METEO 469 serves to lay down the fundamental scientific principles behind climate change and global warming. A firm grounding in the science is then used as a launching point for exploring issues involving climate change impacts and mitigation.

Subject:: Environmental Science; Environmental Studies; Ecology; Atmospheric Science
Material Type:: Full Course
Provider:: Penn State University
Provider Set:: Penn State's College of Earth and Mineral Sciences (http:// e-education.psu.edu/oer/)
Author:: Brian Gaudet; Michael Mann
Date Added:: 09/18/2018

Geographic Perspectives on Sustainability and Human-Environment Systems

Geographic Perspectives on Sustainability and Human-Environment Systems

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What factors lead to a natural disaster? What causes a famine? Why do cities flood? According to a recent article in The Atlantic, Houston's flooding during the 2017 Hurricane Harvey was primarily caused by impervious pavement which prevents the absorption of water into the land. This example illustrates how nature and society are interlinked, which is the main focus of Geography 30, Penn State's introductory course to nature-society geography. In addition to examining the linkages between human development and natural hazards, this course will also explore human society's connection to food systems, climate change, urbanization and biodiversity. The course will also cover topics of ethics and decision making in order to help students evaluate the tradeoffs of these interconnections.
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Subject:: Environmental Science; Environmental Studies; Ecology; Geology; Cultural Geography
Material Type:: Full Course
Provider:: Penn State University
Provider Set:: Penn State's College of Earth and Mineral Sciences (http:// e-education.psu.edu/oer/)
Author:: Brian King; Chongming Wang; Karl Zimmerer; Petra Tschakert
Date Added:: 09/18/2018

Global Energy Enterprise

Global Energy Enterprise

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Have you seen a Clean Coal baseball cap? In the challenge to meet soaring energy demand with limited resources, volatile issues like those related to the environment, national security and public health are often addressed outside of normal market transactions and are called externalities, or nonmarket factors. Stakeholders can act in resourceful ways to create a nonmarket environment that best serves their interest. A firm may challenge a law that makes it expensive or difficult to do business or compete with others, for example. An individual may organize a boycott of products or services that violate the individual's interests or principles--hey, don't buy from them! Nonmarket strategy in the energy sector is the subject of this engaging course.

Subject:: Environmental Science; Environmental Studies
Material Type:: Full Course
Provider:: Penn State University
Provider Set:: Penn State's College of Earth and Mineral Sciences (http:// e-education.psu.edu/oer/)
Author:: Vera Cole
Date Added:: 11/01/2012

Human Dimensions of Global Warming

Human Dimensions of Global Warming

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GEOG 438W is a writing-intensive course that concentrates on the human-environment interactions involved in contemporary and future global warming. The course comprises two broad topical areas: global warming impacts, which takes place in the first half of the course, and global warming mitigation and policy, which encompasses the second half of the course. Each week highlights a theme, such as the impacts of climate change on human health or greenhouse gas emissions from transportation, that weaves through the course lecture, reading assignment, class discussion, and writing activity.

Subject:: Environmental Science; Communication; Public Relations; Environmental Studies; Composition and Rhetoric; Language, Grammar and Vocabulary; History; Physical Geography; Cultural Geography
Material Type:: Full Course
Provider:: Penn State University
Provider Set:: Penn State's College of Earth and Mineral Sciences (http:// e-education.psu.edu/oer/)
Author:: Brandi Robinson; Brent Yarnal
Date Added:: 11/01/2012

KIT GEOAMBIENTAL GUIA DIDÁTICO

KIT GEOAMBIENTAL GUIA DIDÁTICO

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O presente manual constitui a parte didática sobre o produto técnico desenvolvido para a dissertação, desenvolvida no Mestrado Profissional, no Programa de Pós-Graduação em Rede Nacional Para o Ensino das Ciências Ambientais, intitulada: Os (Des)Caminhos das águas do Rio Poxim no bairro Jabotiana em Aracaju: O olhar Geoambiental do discente.
O material didático foi elaborado a partir de ações pedagógicas desenvolvidas durante o Projeto de Intervenção “Mobilização pela conservação do rio Poxim: uma prática interdisciplinar no Colégio Estadual Joaquim Vieira Sobral em Aracaju” com alunos da 1ª série do ensino médio.
O presente produto é constituído de um Kit Geoambiental com quatro jogos didáticos e um teatro de fantoches. A temática envolve conteúdos relacionados às questões socioambientais em uma abordagem local/global que reflete diretamente sobre as águas do rio Poxim, corpo hídrico presente no entorno do colégio.
Este material vem acompanhado por CR-Rom que apresenta de forma didática e lúdica, o tutorial sobre cada recurso didático pertencente ao Kit Geoambiental.

Subject:: Environmental Science; Environmental Studies; Education
Material Type:: Game; Student Guide; Teaching/Learning Strategy; Unit of Study
Author:: CLAUDIONETE CANDIA ARAUJO e Dr.ª MARIA DO SOCORRO FERREIRA DA SILVA
Date Added:: 10/05/2018

Mergulhando nas águas com o Scratch

Mergulhando nas águas com o Scratch

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Produto Educacional resultante da pesquisa intitulada "Percepção ambiental e desenvolvimento Scratch: uso da água no pulsar do Rio Juruá – Eirunepé – Amazonas", vinculada ao Programa de Pós-Graduação em Rede Nacional para o Ensino das Ciências Ambientais (PROFCIAMB), Mestrado Profissional, da Universidade Federal do Amazonas (UFAM).

Mergulhando nas águas com o Scratch é uma proposta para uso na educação básica tendo o intuito de ajudar professores a promover o pensamento computacional e a computação criativa em crianças/adolescentes, tendo como plano de fundo o “uso da água” e o software educacional de autoria Scratch.

Contém um Tutorial completo dos blocos de comandos do Scratch 2.0 (versão beta).

Subject:: Applied Science; Computer Science; Environmental Science; Environmental Studies; Educational Technology; Ecology
Material Type:: Activity/Lab; Lesson Plan; Teaching/Learning Strategy
Author:: William Vieira de Lima
Date Added:: 07/07/2018