Tragedy of the Commons
This course provides students with a foundation of understanding, knowledge and skills to deal effectively with environmental problems. Students learn a variety of basic laboratory and field techniques including specimen sampling and processing, site monitoring, documentation, inspection and emergency response. When possible, students have the opportunity to work with or consult with experts in various environmental fields. The course incorporates both academic and applied studies. Fieldwork in the local area watershed as well as in vernal pools and grasslands are an integral part of our studies. The structure and function of natural ecosystems, the history of the environmental movement, impact of laws, economic and political systems on environmental concerns is taught. Students also gain a broad awareness of environmental science and technological career opportunities. Job shadowing and internships are encouraged. An emphasis is placed on students using critical thinking and analytical skills to make positive impact on the environment.
What is your carbon footprint? Inevitably, in going about our daily lives — commuting, sheltering our families, eating each of us contributes to the greenhouse gas emissions that are causing climate change. Yet, there are many things each of us, as individuals, can do to reduce our carbon emissions. The choices we make in our homes, our travel, the food we eat, and what we buy and throw away all influence our carbon footprint and can help ensure a stable climate for future generations. If everyone like you lived like you how many planets would we need? Find out below.....
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Tragedy of the Commons:is an economics theory by Garrett Hardin, according to which individuals, acting independently and rationally according to each one's self-interest, behave contrary to the whole group's long-term best interests by depleting some common resource. How can that be applied to the environment? Please read the instructions for the activity, then print out the data sheet and play the game. As you play record the records for you team of four. After you have played two rounds please fill out the summary form below.
Tragedy of the Commons Simulation
Environmental Science Projects
"Life finds a Way!"
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Notice the plant on the left, it is growing through burnt wreckage from an abandon vehicle. Flames from this event reached approximately 1500 to 2000 degrees Fahrenheit. Fires that hot tend to not only scorch the soil but sanitize it as well. The picture was taken 5 days after the fire, so how does this piece of evidence support Dr. Malcolm's view on biology's resiliency? |
Blog Alert: What do you think Jeff Goldblum's character in Jurassic Park (Malcolm) means when he said, "Life finds a way!" How is that related to the Lorax quote above and the picture of the pigweed in the tire. |