Boise - Treasure Valley
Blog Posts
get them outside
Tucker Williams • Jul 14, 2017
Yes, lets get the students outside but for a reason. Having 30 students can make it hard to get them all outside in a controlled manner. Therefore, I will try to give outdoor assignments for students to take home. I'm an ELA teacher, so I would relate all activities to writing. Also, I would try... more
Ideas of how to MILES
Carissa Summers • Jul 14, 2017
How am I gonna nag to implement all that I learned from this class. 1. Have a number of guest speakers (Janet Worthington, Trout Unlimited, Glen Edward 2. Create a nature garden 3. Have top students research some of the historical people and have them create reinacts 4. Invite students to... more
Ideas of how to MILES
Carissa Summers • Jul 14, 2017
How am I gonna nag to implement all that I learned from this class. 1. Have a number of guest speakers (Janet Worthington, Trout Unlimited, Glen Edward 2. Create a nature garden 3. Have top students research some of the historical people and have them create reinacts 4. Invite students to... more
Beginning Cycles
Justin Frost • Jul 14, 2017
Understanding the natural world is a primary goal of Physical Science. If we can analyze natural problems then we can use the scientific method to create solutions for our natural and social environments. Learning about SES in Idaho has opened my mind to how complex natural resource management... more
Bringing this wonderful experience back to my classroom
Duane Shreve • Jul 14, 2017
Wow, we have had so much input this week. We have constantly been talking about socio-ecological systems and doing activities that center around them. We have a unit that deals with our evnironment and this week has made me rethink the way I teach it. I have been looking at it from a more... more
Resources
Idaho Department of Water Resources
Idaho Department of Water Resources
Added by: Rebecca Chavarria
This is the State's water department. On their website there are links to information on everything water in Idaho, including water rights, geothermal resources, water data, and legal resources (just to name a few). A great tool for classroom use to get students involved in learning about our water systems and protecting them.
Resource type: Classroom Equipment, Contacts / Events, Fact Sheets / Handouts, GIS / Mapping, Ideas for Activities, Instructions / Tutorials, Notes, Opportunities, Presentations, Other
Human Environment Systems handout for Eagle Island hike
Added by: Cindy Busche
This worksheet will be used at Eagle Island State Park to explore the human -environment systems. It can be modified to fit your specific location with students.
Resource type: Ideas for Activities
Climate Change in Idaho Resource
Added by: Cindy Busche
EPA Climate Change in Idaho resource from Karie Boone and Mark Robbins
Resource type: Fact Sheets / Handouts
Mining Presentation by Brian Lawless
Lawless 546 Grad Presentation.pdf
Added by: Cindy Busche
Presentation slides from former MOSS student Brian Lawless about the effects of mining in Idaho.
Resource type: Presentations
Geothermal History
Added by: Cindy Busche
Handouts from the Geothermal Presentation at The Springs by City engineer Jon Gunnerson.
Resource type: Fact Sheets / Handouts, Notes