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Framework

Overview
topics
Introduction
Ecological Principles
Human Systems
Energy Resources
Air Resources
Land Resources
Water Resources
Living Resources
Conclusion
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Topic outline
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Conclusion
Review environmental issues relevant to the topics discussed; revisit idea that environmental problems have a cultural and social context; explore interconnections among topics and issues

Discuss solutions to environmental issues that will lead to sustainable systems; relate importance of management of common resources

Discuss environmental leaders

Emphasize that human survival depends on developing practices that will achieve sustainable systems

Identify what students can do - civic responsibilities, examine ecological footprint, career choices

Future prospects for studies - technology, reserves, demand, careers, balance between conservation and development
RESOURCES

Career Choices
 
Green Careers (web site)
Source: Brooks/Cole CENGAGE Learning
Web site (click on green careers in left box)
Find descriptions of 20 environmental jobs including education requirements and links for more information. This page is part of supporting material for Miller's Environmental Science textbook.
 
Careers in Energy (web site)
Source: KEEP - Wisconsin K-12 Energy Education Program
Web site
Information about energy-related careers.
 
Careers in Forestry & Natural Resources (web site)
Source: National Science Foundation project
http://forestrycareers.org/
This site contains a wealth of information on natural resource careers including profiles of actual people, education needed, and places to seek further education.
 
Going to Green (video)
Source: PBS
DVD: $39.95 from PBS Educational Media
Borrow from WCEE EE Resources Library
Going to Green is a five disk series that deals with the restoration of America's urban landscape through the creation of sustainable neighborhood ecosystems. Each chapter is devoted to a specific section and is accompanied by a lesson with service learning extensions. Disk Five: Public Policy and Green Collar Opportunities features a 25 minute green collar careers segment focusing on the vocational advantages of embracing environmental education in schools and stewardship in communities.
 

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