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his lesson is designed to have students identify ecological issues in a scenario that reflects real-world problems within a developing country. The scenario asks students to create complex solutions to address the interlocking problems associated with: subsistence farming, poaching, overpopulation, and a lack of education. Students are asked to consider the cultural impacts of their decision-making as well. The students work in groups and present their solutions to their classmates. Peer Review

Rubric needed for a lesson is designed to have students identify ecological issues in a scenario that reflects real-world problems within a developing country. The scenario asks students to create complex solutions to address the interlocking problems associated with: subsistence farming, poaching, overpopulation, and a lack of education. Students are asked to consider the cultural impacts of their decision-making as well. The students work in groups and present their solutions to their classma

This lesson is designed to have students identify ecological issues in a scenario that reflects real-world problems within a developing country. The scenario asks students to create complex solutions to address the interlocking problems associated with: subsistence farming, poaching, overpopulation, and a lack of education. Students are asked to consider the cultural impacts of their decision-making as well. The students work in groups and present their solutions to their classmates.

This assignment is designed to allow students to research a variety of water conservation solutions. Video links are provided for each solution. The students must analyze the merits of each solution by discussing their strengths and weaknesses. The students must then provide a plan for their own home, their high school building, and a poverty neighborhood.

This lesson is designed to have students think critically about the relative inexpensive nature of water. It also asks student to think about the following ideas: Should human citizens be charged for water? Should water be rationed for citizens? Should certain water activities (car washing) be banned?

Peer Review of Biodiversity problem solving