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11.5.7. u.S. history-Social Science
Mass Production, Marketing, and Consumption in the Roaring Twenties
Students explore the "Roaring Twenties" to understand the dynamics of economic change and its social, political, and environmental consequences. They examine the environmental consequences of decisions made and not made by industry, government, and individuals to learn about unintended consequences related to disposal of the waste and byproducts generated by the automobiles and other technological advancements that followed World War I. The last lesson challenges students to apply their knowledge by evaluating the pros and cons associated with plastic grocery bags, and they consider ways to prevent or remedy detrimental environmental outcomes.
11.8.6. u.S. history-Social Science
Postwar Industries and the Emerging Environmental Movement
The unit examines the economic boom that followed World War II, especially in agriculture and energy industries, and it explores how technological changes after World War II resulted in increased demands for natural resources. Students explore some of the economic, social, and political consequences of growing resource demands and consider the effects on the environment across the United States. Students read a chapter from Rachel CarsonÕs Silent Spring as the basis for examining the nationÕs changing perceptions about the environment and the resulting policy changes that governments implemented to mitigate environmental problems.
11.9.7. U.S. History-Social Science
The United States and Mexico Ñ Working Together
This unit teaches students about treaties and agreements between the
United States and Mexico related to environmental concerns. They examine the different ways the stakeholders balance decisions while analyzing cross boundary environmental issues. Students consider how population growth and density influence an areaÕs natural resources and environmental health, how environmental factors permeate political boundaries, and how environmental issues influence the relationship between the countries. Students read about the Rio Grande and in a simulated conference, present perspectives of stakeholders concerned about water quality in the region. The final lesson focuses on the Tijuana River watershed and includes a class discussion of how actions in the rest of the border region influence U.S.ÐMexico relations.
11.11.5. U.S. History-Social Science
Many Voices, Many Visions: Analyzing Contemporary Environmental Issues
This unit uses a series of case studies to teach students about the wide range of considerations and decision-making processes affecting natural resources management policies. Students develop skill in analyzing complex and controversial issues as they review expansion of Redwood National and State Parks in 1978, winter use of snowmobiles in Yellowstone National Park, and oil drilling in the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge. Each lesson approaches the complex nature of natural resource issues from a different vantage point, giving students the chance to use several different analytical skills and methods. Overall, the unit provides students with
the knowledge and skills they need in order to evaluate future resource management issues.
11.5.7. u.S. history-Social Science
Mass Production, Marketing, and Consumption in the Roaring Twenties
Students explore the "Roaring Twenties" to understand the dynamics of economic change and its social, political, and environmental consequences. They examine the environmental consequences of decisions made and not made by industry, government, and individuals to learn about unintended consequences related to disposal of the waste and byproducts generated by the automobiles and other technological advancements that followed World War I. The last lesson challenges students to apply their knowledge by evaluating the pros and cons associated with plastic grocery bags, and they consider ways to prevent or remedy detrimental environmental outcomes.
11.8.6. u.S. history-Social Science
Postwar Industries and the Emerging Environmental Movement
The unit examines the economic boom that followed World War II, especially in agriculture and energy industries, and it explores how technological changes after World War II resulted in increased demands for natural resources. Students explore some of the economic, social, and political consequences of growing resource demands and consider the effects on the environment across the United States. Students read a chapter from Rachel CarsonÕs Silent Spring as the basis for examining the nationÕs changing perceptions about the environment and the resulting policy changes that governments implemented to mitigate environmental problems.
11.9.7. U.S. History-Social Science
The United States and Mexico Ñ Working Together
This unit teaches students about treaties and agreements between the
United States and Mexico related to environmental concerns. They examine the different ways the stakeholders balance decisions while analyzing cross boundary environmental issues. Students consider how population growth and density influence an areaÕs natural resources and environmental health, how environmental factors permeate political boundaries, and how environmental issues influence the relationship between the countries. Students read about the Rio Grande and in a simulated conference, present perspectives of stakeholders concerned about water quality in the region. The final lesson focuses on the Tijuana River watershed and includes a class discussion of how actions in the rest of the border region influence U.S.ÐMexico relations.
11.11.5. U.S. History-Social Science
Many Voices, Many Visions: Analyzing Contemporary Environmental Issues
This unit uses a series of case studies to teach students about the wide range of considerations and decision-making processes affecting natural resources management policies. Students develop skill in analyzing complex and controversial issues as they review expansion of Redwood National and State Parks in 1978, winter use of snowmobiles in Yellowstone National Park, and oil drilling in the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge. Each lesson approaches the complex nature of natural resource issues from a different vantage point, giving students the chance to use several different analytical skills and methods. Overall, the unit provides students with
the knowledge and skills they need in order to evaluate future resource management issues.
