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Orr, Shannon K.; Buhr, Caitlin – Journal of Political Science Education, 2020
The simulation that we present here was designed to introduce students not only to climate change policy making but also to the Green Climate Fund and the process of negotiation. Rather than concentrating on either the political debate about climate change or doom and gloom scenarios, the focus of this simulation is on taking action and…
Descriptors: Simulation, Persuasive Discourse, Political Science, Climate
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Harde, Roxanne – Canadian Journal for the Scholarship of Teaching and Learning, 2015
This essay presents the adaptation of Team-Based Learning (TBL) for a course that uses ecofeminist approaches to environmental literature. Developed originally for use in professional programs, TBL's cornerstones are permanent learning teams, preparation, application, and timely assessment (Michaelsen, Knight, & Fink, 2002). I wanted my…
Descriptors: Cooperative Learning, Teamwork, Humanities Instruction, Case Studies
Molitor, Jessica; Ryall, Mickey; Kelter, Paul – Science Educator, 2013
"Sustainable" development refers to development that meets our needs, while making it possible for future generations to meet their needs. Societal and personal choices will dictate if sustainable development will be possible, or, rather, if the environmental, economic and social impact of our continual lifestyle demands will lead to…
Descriptors: Science Education, Sustainable Development, Sustainability, Elementary School Science
SHW Group, Inc., Dallas, TX. – 2001
This document describes the sustainable features of the Roy Lee Walker Elementary School (Texas), a prototype "Eco Education" school that blends the physical environment with the student learning process while protecting the site. The document also presents the process of integrating sustainability criteria in all phases of the school's…
Descriptors: Educational Facilities Design, Elementary Education, Elementary Schools, Energy Conservation