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General Assessment

Question	Response
What skills does this resource explicitly teach?	None.
What important, related ideas/issues are not addressed in this resource?	The resource does not mention that people need to reduce their production of greenhouse gases and how they would do so.
To enhance this resource the following changes would be beneficial:	Explanation of how to take action. Link to a website that would help with letter-writing skills or ideas to reduce greenhouse gas emissions. Link to a website that outlines the causes of global warming.

Sustainability Education Principles

Principle	Rating	Explanation
Bias Minimization	Good	Presents natural and anthropogenic sources of carbon dioxide. Also notes impacts on glaciers, water levels and communities. Does not note other greenhouse gases.
Multiple Dimensions of Problems & Solutions	Good	Resource examines the impact of greenhouse gases and global warming on ice, the impact of climate change on northern communities, the impacts of ocean currents. Economics are not discussed in monetary terms but there is reference to changes in ability to hunt. Multiple dimensions of solutions are not addressed in this resource.
Respects Complexity	Very Good	The activity does a good job of presenting many aspects of causes of greenhouse gases and impacts of climate change.
Action Experience	Mediocre	Suggests student may write a letter to a government body or local newspaper.
Action Skills	Poor/Not considered
Empathy & Respect for Humans	Very Good	Video of Inuit people involved in climate change research in their community is very well done. Students are asked to consider why they should care.
Personal Affinity with Earth	Poor/Not considered
Locally-Focused	Good	This would be a very relevant activity for Arctic youth. Others are given an opportunity to connect with the north because the first video they see relates to the people in Sachs Harbour and viewers are asked to consider the effect of increased sea levels on their own community.
Past, Present & Future	Good	The past is well presented with historical glacial and geologic considerations. The present condition and actions of glaciers is considered. The vision of the future sea levels is not necessarily positive.

Pedagogical Approaches

Principle	Rating	Explanation
Open-Ended Instruction	Very Good	Students view videos or participate in interactive lessons and reach their own conclusions from the evidence and concepts presented.
Interdisciplinary and Multidisciplinary Learning	Very Good	Students consider the science of glaciology, geology and meteorology and their interrelationships with climate change. They also consider the social and economic implications of rising water levels and climate change. This is done through the use of digital media. Oral and written communication are used in the poster sessions to report findings after discussion and research are done.
Discovery Learning	Mediocre
Values Clarification	Mediocre	Students are asked to consider how what happens in one place affects not only the local area and its inhabitants but also those in other parts of the world.
Differentiated Instruction	Good	Students learn the concepts by observing visual images and listening to narrative. There is an opportunity for the student to empathize with the Inuit. Websites are provided for in- depth understanding. There are no suggestions for students with learning difficulties but the digital presentation of information makes it more accessable to all.
Experiential Learning	Mediocre
Cooperative Learning	Mediocre
Assessment & Evaluation	Mediocre	Teachers are told how far along to take discussions so that students will be ready for the next portion of the activity.
Peer Teaching	Mediocre
Case Studies	Very Good	Videos and interviews with people of Sachs Harbour.
Locus of Control	Good	Students choose a related topic for small group inquiry.

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