Peer Instruction Protocol Living Sustainably Peer Instruction Protocol

Peer Instruction Protocol A. Question B. First Vote C. Peer Discussion D. Final Vote E. Whole Class Discussion

1 Renewable Resources Which of the following resources is properly classified as “renewable”? Natural gas (e.g. propane) Petroleum (e.g. gasoline) Nuclear power Hydroelectric power (water force  dam  electric energy)

2 Living sustainably Which of the following strategies is LEAST sustainable? Reduce the use of pesticides (chemicals killing insects) Build more wind farms Replant lodgepole pine trees immediately after a clear-cut Commute to work as a single-occupant vehicle (not carpooling)

3 Air Resources Protecting air quality is critical to public and environmental health. Air pollution is linked to all of the following EXCEPT: Degrading soil quality Cancer Heart disease Diabetes

4 Water Resources The availability and quality of water influences our quality of life. Water is related to all of the following benefits EXCEPT: Recreation opportunities Agriculture or farming Cellular respiration Habitat for marine life

Waste (lb/person/day) Waste Management 5 Year 2006 2016 Recycled Waste (lb/person/day) 2.4 3.4 Discarded Waste (lb/person/day) 3.9 4.4 Compared with 2006, individuals in 2016 _____. are recycling less and wasting less are recycling more and wasting less are recycling less and wasting more are recycling more and wasting more

Sustainable Living/Communities 6 Sustainable Living/Communities Each of the following community-based strategies can lead to more sustainable living EXCEPT: Avoiding single-use bottled water Buying used items Buying fewer store-bought goods Teaching a class on composting

Sustainable Living/Business 7 Sustainable Living/Business Each of the following business-based strategies focuses on the “Triple Bottom Line” EXCEPT: Valuing people Valuing profit Valuing the planet Valuing performance

Sustainable Living/Government 8 Sustainable Living/Government Each of the following business-based strategies focuses on the “Green Energy” EXCEPT: Using a single large landfill in a central location rather than smaller ones spread throughout the state Rebates on energy-conserving products Promote business for local companies Use of clean energy (e.g. wind, solar)

Exit Task Revisit the following goal(s) and evaluate your understanding of each according to the “A-B-C” scale: 7.2.8 7.2.9 http://science.nationalgeographic.com/science/energy-resources-quiz/