Check homework: 'The Gaia Theory' video questions (stamp if completed; homework is part of the 60% category of your grade)
Review answers & add to your notes
Break
We've been talking about the science of climate change: causes, effects, and solutions. But how are YOU affected by climate change?
WARM UP QUESTION:
If our atmosphere is a commons (a shared resource), what role do I play in the degradation of the commons in my country? State? City? Community? School?
Begin 'Tragedy of the Commons' Lab
→Introduction (WORKSHEET HERE) ✓
Background & learning objectives for lab
→Procedure
-2 games, 5 years/rounds per game
-Write down your data on the table provided
-Take turns being 'first fisherman'
-Remember: NO TALKING DURING FISHING
→Results
-Record data on DATA TABLES for each year & game
TED Ed Video: What is the Tragedy of the Commons?
→Analysis
-Answer DISCUSSION QUESTIONS based on results
→Conclusion
-Class wrap-up and debrief of activity; observed trends that provide insight to other environmental problems and possible solutions
-Discussion questions due at the beginning of (next class) for 10 points. Must be complete sentences and answer the question accurately and completely for full credit. You may work with lab partners but answers should be in your own words.
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