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General Assessment

Question	Response
What skills does this resource explicitly teach?	Working cooperatively with group members to carry out a plan Analyzing and interpreting patterns in data Communicating data effectively by using mathematical/statistical calculations Identifying main themes Displaying data in a variety of formats Using a variety of sources and technologies to gather information Responding to media text Engaging in and responding to oral presentations
What important, related ideas/issues are not addressed in this resource?	The role of government in implementing and promoting secure waste management practices What industry does to recycle old and outdated computers and other technologies to avoid sending them to landfills The potential role that TEK could play in issues involving human impacts on marine ecosystems
What important ideas are implied by the resource, but not taught explicitly?	The oceans support a great diversity of both life and ecosystems By protecting the oceans, we protect ourselves The beauty and power of the ocean should be celebrated Although the ocean is large, it is finite and its resources are limited Your actions influence the health of the global water systems Individual and collective actions are needed to effectively manage ocean resources for all
To enhance this resource the following changes are strongly recommended:	Needs to have an authentic action plan involving an out-of-doors experience Assessment tools are lacking Accommodations must be provided for struggling readers/learners There should be more opportunities for students to clarify and express values
To enhance this resource the following changes would be beneficial:	Organize a class, school or community clean-up of a local waterway or shoreline Post the stories/illustrations created by students in the Kure Chase Waste lesson on the school website Organize a school event for "Oceans Day", to bring attention to the issue of land-based garbage invading marine eco-systems Invite a guest speaker from the Department of Fisheries and Oceans to discuss the effect of pollution on the local habitats of marine animals Invite a speaker from a First Nations community to discuss TEK with regards to protecting ocean ecosystems Visit a local landfill/waste management facility in your area

Sustainability Education Principles

Principle	Rating	Explanation
Bias Minimization	Mediocre	A positive biased towards the importance of decreasing land-based garbage from entering marine ecosystems exists. Students gather facts and information and draw their own conclusions. The role of the government in regulating/promoting waste disposal practices is not addressed nor is the incorporation of First Nations principles on preserving marine habitats. As well the policies that companies follow in recycling and disposing of antiquated computer/office equipment are not discussed.
Multiple Dimensions of Problems & Solutions	Mediocre	The resource links the environmental issue of human impacts on marine ecosystems with consumer choices and waste disposal techniques used by society. Decreasing these impacts requires lifestyle choices to change and has financial implications.
Respects Complexity	Mediocre	Although not examining all aspects of the issue, it promotes dialogue and the exploration of issues through video, class discussions, interactive games and group activities.
Action Experience	Poor/Not considered	Poor- there is no authentic action experience
Action Skills	Mediocre	Although not explicitly taught, the activities, research games and video clip may motivate students to take action. Students do learn to work cooperatively, write reports on research and collaborate on results.
Empathy & Respect for Humans	Mediocre	The possible destruction of marine habitats could have implications for humans. This builds empathy for those who live near and around the North Pacific Hawaiian islands.
Personal Affinity with Earth	Mediocre	Although no practical out-of doors experience is included in the lesson, the resource does encourage a personal affinity with non-humans and the Earth. The video is powerful and compelling and will certainly build empathy for those marine creatures and ecosystems that are affected by human impacts.
Locally-Focused	Mediocre	This resource has local focus as all households make decisions about consumption and waste-disposal practices. It could encourage them to be even more vigilant in their waste sorting/recycling practices.
Past, Present & Future	Mediocre	Present day situations are observed and evaluated with students encouraged to play a role in implementing solutions. The future is seen as positive if students begin to promote and model change.

Pedagogical Approaches

Principle	Rating	Explanation
Open-Ended Instruction	Mediocre	Students are able to discover some of the answers on their own, although often steered in the 'right' direction by the teacher.
Interdisciplinary and Multidisciplinary Learning	Good	Although primary a science lesson, learning opportunities are also included for math, art and language arts.
Discovery Learning	Good	Both the powerful video clip and the interactive game are unique learning experiences.
Values Clarification	Mediocre	The resource does give students some opportunities to do self-reflection and identify their values, but it does not provide them with time to express or clarify them.
Differentiated Instruction	Mediocre	Activities teach to both the cognitive and affective domains are included. No suggestions are given for differential instruction or accommodation for struggling learners/readers. Some changes would be required for the report following the Kure Waste Chase game. Appropriate grouping could help with some of these issues.
Experiential Learning	Mediocre
Cooperative Learning	Mediocre
Assessment & Evaluation	Poor/Not considered	Poor- Although previewing, viewing and post-viewing questions are provided, no rubrics or suggestions are provided for assessment especially with the Kure Waste Chase report, and the You Are What You Eat plastics activity. Asseesment tools must be developed by the teacher.
Peer Teaching	Mediocre
Case Studies	Very Good	The video clip is a powerful & visual case study. Many more are found via links.
Locus of Control	Mediocre	Although the resource is quite specific with regards to program content and the medium in which they work, students do have opportunities in post lesson activities and resource links to delve deeper into issues of they choose.

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Alberta
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