SOCIAL MOVEMENTS
http://www.nytimes.com/learning/teachers/lessons/20081014tuesday.html
The New York Times has some great lesson plans on how to evaluate presidential debates in regards to
environmental issues, but you can adapt them to a more Canadian context or use it as a comparison
between the two countries. Also, clicking on further links on the page take you directly to articles from
the New York Times.
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The New York Times has some great lesson plans on how to evaluate presidential debates in regards to
environmental issues, but you can adapt them to a more Canadian context or use it as a comparison
between the two countries. Also, clicking on further links on the page take you directly to articles from
the New York Times.
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Environmental Social Movements and the Politics of Place | |
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"Environmental Social Movements and the Politics of PLace" by Escobar, Rocheleau, and Kothari is an article that examines environmental movements in the world today. The article is discussed in relation to women in politics, but a major focus of the article is on globalization and the impact on the environment.
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CRITICAL MEDIA LITERACY
http://www.green-blog.org/2010/06/29/the-mass-media-and-our-environment/
This is a blog about how students can interpret and critically analyze the media on issues (specific to our
topic, the environment). Media is a corporation, this post speaks about the influence of the media and
advertising.
http://www.canada.com/ottawacitizen/news/story.html?id=55e49c18-cb8d-45dd-a2d3-22dc0f053f18
This article discusses how scientist must report their findings to the federal government. They feel their
voices are being silenced. This article will help students understand what the media shows us is what it
specifically has chosen for us to see. THere are many things edited out on the cutting-room floor.
http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2009/07/090708083230.htm
Another article that covers how media chooses to portray issues. Often times, real issues are skirted
around. This article covers different narrative strategies the media uses.
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This is a blog about how students can interpret and critically analyze the media on issues (specific to our
topic, the environment). Media is a corporation, this post speaks about the influence of the media and
advertising.
http://www.canada.com/ottawacitizen/news/story.html?id=55e49c18-cb8d-45dd-a2d3-22dc0f053f18
This article discusses how scientist must report their findings to the federal government. They feel their
voices are being silenced. This article will help students understand what the media shows us is what it
specifically has chosen for us to see. THere are many things edited out on the cutting-room floor.
http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2009/07/090708083230.htm
Another article that covers how media chooses to portray issues. Often times, real issues are skirted
around. This article covers different narrative strategies the media uses.
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WORLDVIEWS AND HISTORY OF ENVIRONMENTALISM
Aboriginal Worldviews
http://dragonflycanada.ca/resources/aboriginal-worldviews/
Includes the circle, interconnectedness and environment.
http://dragonflycanada.ca/resources/aboriginal-worldviews/
Includes the circle, interconnectedness and environment.
NATURE & NATION - AMERICA & BRITAIN | |
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Nature and Nation: Britain and America in the 19th Century is a short read that gives the
basic understanding of how these different nations approached conservation. Students could use this
resource as a short read in class to prepare them for differing perspectives on the same subject.
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basic understanding of how these different nations approached conservation. Students could use this
resource as a short read in class to prepare them for differing perspectives on the same subject.
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