| Principle |
Rating |
Explanation |
| Bias Minimization Presents as many different points of view as necessary to fairly address the issue(s). | Very Good |
- Supports the ESD perspective that water needs to be clean and freely available to all.
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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 |
- The resource explores economic, environmental, and social dimensions.
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| Respects Complexity The complexity of problems is respected. A systems-thinking approach is encouraged. | Good |
- The lessons identify the poverty/potable water accessibility connection and the potable water/hygiene connection.
- The lessons introduce worldwide potable water consumption inequities.
- The lessons do not introduce world water distribution or factors contributing to water pollution.
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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 |
- A planning guide contributes to the likelyhood that classes or individuals could take action.
- A tie-in to the local community and a reason to care are not clearly established.
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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 |
- Action ideas are provided through the viewing and discussion of an exemplary experience.
- Letter writing is suggested, but not explicitly taught.
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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 |
- The provided case studies are opportunities to cultivate empathy and respect. It is up to the teacher to ensure it happens.
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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. | Poor/Not considered | |
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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. | Poor/Not considered | |
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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. | Satisfactory |
- The lessons concentrate on the present and future.
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