Teaching Controversial Issues
A four-step classroom strategy for clear thinking on controversial issues
From "Teaching Green: The High School Years"
Posts tagged ‘ethics’
Jun 21
Apr 26
From Newcomer to Environmental Citizen
Demonstrates one method of incorporating environmental ethics into an English-as-a-second-language classroom, using the teachings of Albert Schweitzer as a vehicle.
Apr 25
Evaluating & Promoting Eco-Products
Activities for middle school students which promote student and community awareness about the ethics of consumer products
Mar 31
Ethics in Action: Adopting an Environmental Practice
This environmental ethics assignment, adaptable to all grade levels, challenges students to align their behavior with environmental ethics, and in the process learn how much easier it is to change an old habit or adopt a new one than they thought.
Mar 31
Apr 1
Earth and Religion: Seeking a Common Ground
A report on the interfaith/environmental conference “Earth & Religion: Crisis, Opportunity, Convergence,” held June 9-12, at Bard College in Annandale-on-Hudson, New York. The conference brought together those who were re-examining their faith traditions, in order to uncover an underlying Earth ethic that could form the basis of environmental action by their congregations.
