| Principle |
Rating |
Explanation |
| Bias Minimization Presents as many different points of view as necessary to fairly address the issue(s). | Very Good |
- Presents a conservation/preservation bias consistent with sustainable development.
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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. | Very Good |
- Students explore the perspectives of many stakeholders.
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| Respects Complexity The complexity of problems is respected. A systems-thinking approach is encouraged. | Very Good |
- Students explore diversity/food web issues and make connections to other endagered species.
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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
- Mediocre = action opportunities are extensions instead of being integral to the main part of the activity
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| Action Skills Explicitly teaches the skills needed for students to take effective action (e.g. letter-writing, consensus-building, etc.). | Very Good |
- The Taking Action lesson leads students through a four-step, service-learning action project that includes brainstorming, planning, measuring success, action, reflection, and gratitude.
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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.). | Very Good |
- Notes provided to students regarding the stakeholders in lesson three, "It Takes All Kinds of People", are rational, rationalized, and respectful.
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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. | Good |
- Every effort is made to connect students to Snow Leopards through their learning.
- The activities do not require students to go out of doors to make a connection to nature.
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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 |
- The learning topic has a global focus. Students draw local connections in all of the lessons.
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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 |
- While the present is the focus in four of the lessons, students are provided opportunity to make a positive impact on the future in lesson five.
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