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General Assessment

Question	Response
What skills does this resource explicitly teach?	Working cooperatively with group members to develop and carry out a plan Using a variety of sources and technologies to gather information Listening critically to others ideas/thoughts and points of view Engaging in and responding to oral presentations Brainstorming ideas Presenting ideas in different ways Persuasive writing techniques Using information and communication technologies
What important, related ideas/issues are not addressed in this resource?	The Government of Canada's commitment, or 'lack there of' towards reducing greenhouse gas emissions The role of industry in implementing climate change initiatives The incorporation of First Nations principles in promoting/encouraging decreasing carbon emissions
What important ideas are implied by the resource, but not taught explicitly?	Our behavior must change to preserve and protect habitat We are all responsible for looking after the planet More publicity is needed to educate Canadians about the problems created by climate change Young people must take more interest in environmental issues Protecting Historical Sites is a form of cultural sustainability
To enhance this resource the following changes are strongly recommended:	Rubric needs to be provided to evaluate the final product
To enhance this resource the following changes would be beneficial:	Accommodations and modifications for struggling readers and learners should be provided for the research part of the lesson A quick backgrounder activity on the science of climate change would be beneficial An outdoor activity to look at the environment of the community to identify elements contributing to climate change locally would be a great starting point for the lesson Finished products could be posted on the school and district website (videos/songs/posters etc) An open-house could be arranged as perhaps an Earth Day activity to share work with the local community. Invite a guest speaker from the Canadian Wildlife Service to share more detailed information on how polar bears are affected by habitat loss Invite a guest speaker to discuss the importance of preserving UNESCO sites environmentally, economically, and culturally Resource should provide suggestions for exposing the final product to a wider audience A link could be provided to the webinar "How To Make An Environmental Video" (Safe Drinking Water Foundation) Students should be asked to research climate change related problems in parks and historical sites in their own province as well Use this resource as part of a Heritage Fair project

Sustainability Education Principles

Principle	Rating	Explanation
Bias Minimization	Mediocre	The topic of climate change is a very complex and it is difficult to present all viewpoints in one resource. The focus here is more on the economic, cultural and environmental effects of human consumption and activity. The science behind climate change change and the roles of government and industry in dealing with greenhouse gas emissions are not addressed.
Multiple Dimensions of Problems & Solutions	Good	The campaign draws attention to the social, economic and environmental consequences of human activity and consumption on National Parks and Historic Sites.
Respects Complexity	Mediocre	Climate change issues are complex and can be studied from many different perspectives. This resource is clear with its approach.
Action Experience	Mediocre	The action experience is authentic if the campaign product is exposed to a large audience and if it leads to changes in lifestyle choices which could reduce environmental impacts.
Action Skills	Good	Students learn to work cooperatively, do research, design and carry out a plan, and present information in creative ways.
Empathy & Respect for Humans	Mediocre	The loss of cultural identity and the disconnect from our past that may result if key elements of our history are not preserved is revealed as a true tragedy in this resource.
Personal Affinity with Earth	Mediocre	Although there is no out-of-doors experience, the resource does encourage a personal affinity with the plight of the polar bears in Waspuk Park through authentic case studies and excellent background information in links.
Locally-Focused	Mediocre	Our personal lifestyle choices have wide spread consequences with regards to climate change. This brings much relevance to the lives of students. Researching the effects on local parks and historical sites would add to local focus.
Past, Present & Future	Good	Present day situations are researched and students are asked to play a role in implementing solutions. The future is seen as positive only if students contribute their time to raise awareness of this issue and change some of their own habits.

Pedagogical Approaches

Principle	Rating	Explanation
Open-Ended Instruction	Good	Students are encouraged to develop their own ideas, thoughts and opinions.
Interdisciplinary and Multidisciplinary Learning	Mediocre	Although based on environmental issues, learning opportunities exist to address outcomes in social studies, history, language arts and visual arts.
Discovery Learning	Good
Values Clarification	Mediocre	The resource gives students an opportunity to do some self-reflection and identify their own values and roles in decreasing the environmental damage caused by climate change. There needs to be more opportunities to clarify and express these values.
Differentiated Instruction	Mediocre	The resource teaches to both the cognitive and affective domains. No accommodations or modifications are suggested for struggling learners or readers. Appropriate group selection by the teacher could address some of these issues.
Experiential Learning	Mediocre
Cooperative Learning	Mediocre
Assessment & Evaluation	Poor/Not considered	Poor- the teacher must develop all assessment tools. No suggestions are provided.
Peer Teaching	Mediocre
Case Studies	Good
Locus of Control	Very Good

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