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Global Warming Explained, In About A Minute : 13.7: Cosmos And Culture. Jean-Pierre Clatot/AFP/Getty Images On a pleasant day in 2011, researchers roamed San Diego's public parks in search of volunteers to fill out anonymous surveys about global warming.
In the end about 270 responses were collected from a mix of park visitors and nearby community college students. The researchers wanted to know how well the average American understands the basic processes responsible for global warming, and whether there's a relationship between this basic understanding and the belief that global warming is actually occurring. The results were sobering. While a majority of volunteers believed that global warming is a reality (80 percent) and that human activities are a significant contributing factor (77 percent), only a slim minority was able to explain even rudimentary aspects of the mechanism. Michael Ranney, the lead author on the study, offers this 35-word explanation: Ranney's findings have already proven both surprising and far-reaching. Biomimicry Education Network.
Green Technology: Sustaining the Earth. As awareness grows about environmental issues such as pollution, human impact on climate change, and depletion of natural resources, so is interest growing in environmentally friendly products and services.
For example, the popularity of green cleaning products has increased in recent years. Nontoxic, biodegradable cleaning products are safer for use in the home (they are less likely to cause health problems). They also keep harmful chemicals out of the environment. Compact fluorescent light bulbs (CFLs) are another popular eco-friendly product; compared to traditional, incandescent light bulbs, CFLs use far less electricity. Electricity is produced by burning fossil fuels. Green technology, also known as environmental or clean technology, minimizes impacts on the environment and natural resources. Being green can boost the competitiveness of companies: it can make for good public relations while also reducing waste and production costs. Resources and Downloads for Global Competence. Tips for downloading: PDF files can be viewed on a wide variety of platforms -- both as a browser plug-in or a stand-alone application -- with Adobe's free Acrobat Reader program.
Click here to download the latest version of Adobe Reader. Global Competence Unit Plans Sample global competence unit plans for various grade levels provided by Seattle Public Schools. Each unit contains state standards, global perspective, essential questions, timetable for the unit, and student and teacher goals. 3rd Grade Social Studies, Art, and Library: Exploring Northwest Coast First People Unit Plan - Unit exploring Northwest Coast First People through legends and art.
Back to Top International School Symposium The first annual International School Symposium was held in March of 2012 in Seattle, WA. Additional Documents from John Stanford International School Useful Websites on Global Competence. Welcome to a new exploring the environment module! A Student's Guide to Global Climate Change. 5 Gyres - Understanding Plastic Pollution Through Exploration, Education, and Action.
Earth Day - Michael, Michael, Go Recycle! Garbology. Featured Activity: Waste-Less Lunch Lead your students in learning about natural resources used in common packaging materials.
Challenge your students to conserve natural resources through their lunch choices. Check out this and other Garbology lessons for the classroom » Featured Activity: Conduct a Waste Assessment Do you know how much waste your school puts in landfills each week? Learn how and check out other Garbology activities » Featured Activity: Composting With the FBI The FBI turn waste into healthy soil. Bring Garbology home »