Class Sessions

 

Text Reading | Topics | Text Discussion Questions | Case Study

At the conclusion of this session please post your discussion questions to the lesson board under the heading DQ1.

 

Session1: Nested Ecology & Personal Ecology

 
Reading Assignments: 

Edward Wimberley Nested Ecology, Preface, Chapter 1 & 2

 

 Session One Discussion Topics:

Introduction to the concept of nested ecologies as a philosophical framework as well as an introduction to the concept of "personal ecology"

  Discussion Questions: 

In no more than 5 double-spaced pages (with 1" margins), please reflect upon your personal life and relationships and describe your own "personal" ecology in terms of the household you have either created or occupy, your personal needs, your personal desires, and the important influences that have contributed to your personal identity.

Case Study Selection for Class Discussion:

The River Dammed:
The Proposed Removal of the Lower Snake River Dams

Also review the sites below to become more familiar with the players and issues involved.

Columbia River Alliance

Save Our Salmon Organization on the Columbia & Snake Rivers

Students will be expected to discuss the discussion questions associated with this case in class.

Case Study Discussion Questions:

  1. Describe each of the major uses (positive impacts) of dams.
  2. Describe each of the major drawbacks (negative impacts) of dams.
  3. Who are the stakeholders in this case narrative and what are their positions in regards to the lower Snake River dams?  Briefly provide a reason for each group to hold its particular position.  Are there stakeholders that you believe are not mentioned in this case?  What might their positions be?
  4. What was the native American perspective on this project?

 

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