| Principle |
Rating |
Explanation |
| Bias Minimization Presents as many different points of view as necessary to fairly address the issue(s). | Good | |
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| Multiple Dimensions of Problems & Solutions The resource effectively addresses multiple dimensions of
problems and solutions. These should include the environmental, economic
and social dimensions of the issue(s) being explored. | Satisfactory |
- This resource adequately addresses the environmental dimensions related to the issues, but does not fully explore the economic or social dimensions.
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| Respects Complexity The complexity of problems is respected. A systems-thinking approach is encouraged. | Good | |
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Action Experience Provides opportunities for authentic action experiences in which students can work to make positive change in their communities.
- Poor = action activities poorly developed
- Satisfactory = action opportunities are extensions instead of being integral to the main part of the activity
| Good | |
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| Action Skills Explicitly teaches the skills needed for students to take effective action (e.g. letter-writing, consensus-building, etc.). | Satisfactory |
- Students are provided with an abundance of background information that will be necessary within an effective action experience, yet students are not explicitly taught skills necessary for taking action.
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| Empathy & Respect for Humans Empathy and respect are fostered for diverse groups of humans (including different genders, ethnic groups, sexual preferences, etc.). | Satisfactory |
- Students are encouraged to work in groups cooperatively, but are not directly taught about the diversity of humans.
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| Personal Affinity with Earth Actively encourages a personal affinity with non-humans and with Earth. For example, this may involve practical and respectful experiences out-of-doors. | Very Good |
- Many of the lessons focus on observation nature from a hands-on approach.
- Experiences with nature are authentic.
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| Locally-Focused Encourages learning that is locally-focused/made concrete in some way and is relevant to the lives of the learners. | Very Good |
- Students study natural species in their own school yard.
- Students make proposals for developing butterfly gardens in their own community.
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| Past, Present & Future Promotes an understanding of the past, a sense of the present, and a positive vision for the future. | Good | |