Global Warming Module 2 SCI 230 Dr. Friese

Goals and Objectives Goal : Goal : –The ultimate goal is for students to view the “big picture.” –Students should learn how seemingly separate issues actually relate through “feedback loops.” Objectives : The Students will Objectives : The Students will –Create a diagram that shows the various relationships possible among the terms given. –Identify that there are multiple ways to connect these terms and how almost all can be affected by just one change in the environment.

Pre-Class Assignment Students should locate and read two articles: “Color Blindness” and “The Hottest Spot” Students should locate and read two articles: “Color Blindness” and “The Hottest Spot” Both articles available through Audubon: tent0312.html Both articles available through Audubon: tent0312.html tent0312.html tent0312.html

In Class Break students into groups of 3-4 Break students into groups of 3-4 Give each group a set of laminated printed cards with selected terms and arrows Give each group a set of laminated printed cards with selected terms and arrows

In Class Continued Ask each group to explore potential linkages between the words on the cards and global warming Ask each group to explore potential linkages between the words on the cards and global warming Students should then arrange the cards in a logical sequence, showing how one word/concept affects the next… Students should then arrange the cards in a logical sequence, showing how one word/concept affects the next… Was your group able to use all of the terms/concepts? Why or why not? Was your group able to use all of the terms/concepts? Why or why not?

In Class Continued The instructor will circulate around the room providing guidance as students try to find a functioning and flowing diagram The instructor will circulate around the room providing guidance as students try to find a functioning and flowing diagram When students are satisfied with their diagram, they should write it down on a piece of paper When students are satisfied with their diagram, they should write it down on a piece of paper

In Class Discussion The instructor will select 2-3 groups with contrasting diagrams to display their models for the class. The instructor will select 2-3 groups with contrasting diagrams to display their models for the class. A comparison of the diagrams will be used to stimulate class-wide discussion on the biological ramifications of global warming. A comparison of the diagrams will be used to stimulate class-wide discussion on the biological ramifications of global warming.

Reflection Homework After class, students will write a reflection paper After class, students will write a reflection paper Approximately 3 pages in length. Approximately 3 pages in length. Students should clearly explain what concepts they learned in class. Students should clearly explain what concepts they learned in class. Students should also explain their thoughts when forming their own diagram and what they may do differently now with their diagram. Why? Draw a new flow chart if needed. Students should also explain their thoughts when forming their own diagram and what they may do differently now with their diagram. Why? Draw a new flow chart if needed.

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