1. Peer Instruction Protocol
Living Sustainably
Peer Instruction Protocol

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

3. 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)

4. 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)

5. 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

6. 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

7. 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

8. Sustainable Living/Communities6
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

9. Sustainable Living/Business7
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

10. Sustainable Living/Government8
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)

11. 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