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Environmental Decision Making<\/h1>\n[et_pb_section bb_built=”1″ inner_width=”auto” inner_max_width=”1080px”][et_pb_row][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ custom_padding__hover=”|||” custom_padding=”|||”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.10.8″ z_index_tablet=”500″ text_text_shadow_horizontal_length=”text_text_shadow_style,%91object Object%93″ text_text_shadow_horizontal_length_tablet=”0px” text_text_shadow_vertical_length=”text_text_shadow_style,%91object Object%93″ text_text_shadow_vertical_length_tablet=”0px” text_text_shadow_blur_strength=”text_text_shadow_style,%91object Object%93″ text_text_shadow_blur_strength_tablet=”1px” link_text_shadow_horizontal_length=”link_text_shadow_style,%91object Object%93″ link_text_shadow_horizontal_length_tablet=”0px” link_text_shadow_vertical_length=”link_text_shadow_style,%91object Object%93″ link_text_shadow_vertical_length_tablet=”0px” link_text_shadow_blur_strength=”link_text_shadow_style,%91object Object%93″ link_text_shadow_blur_strength_tablet=”1px” ul_text_shadow_horizontal_length=”ul_text_shadow_style,%91object Object%93″ ul_text_shadow_horizontal_length_tablet=”0px” ul_text_shadow_vertical_length=”ul_text_shadow_style,%91object Object%93″ ul_text_shadow_vertical_length_tablet=”0px” ul_text_shadow_blur_strength=”ul_text_shadow_style,%91object Object%93″ ul_text_shadow_blur_strength_tablet=”1px” ol_text_shadow_horizontal_length=”ol_text_shadow_style,%91object Object%93″ ol_text_shadow_horizontal_length_tablet=”0px” ol_text_shadow_vertical_length=”ol_text_shadow_style,%91object Object%93″ ol_text_shadow_vertical_length_tablet=”0px” ol_text_shadow_blur_strength=”ol_text_shadow_style,%91object Object%93″ ol_text_shadow_blur_strength_tablet=”1px” quote_text_shadow_horizontal_length=”quote_text_shadow_style,%91object Object%93″ quote_text_shadow_horizontal_length_tablet=”0px” quote_text_shadow_vertical_length=”quote_text_shadow_style,%91object Object%93″ quote_text_shadow_vertical_length_tablet=”0px” quote_text_shadow_blur_strength=”quote_text_shadow_style,%91object Object%93″ quote_text_shadow_blur_strength_tablet=”1px” header_text_shadow_horizontal_length=”header_text_shadow_style,%91object Object%93″ header_text_shadow_horizontal_length_tablet=”0px” header_text_shadow_vertical_length=”header_text_shadow_style,%91object Object%93″ header_text_shadow_vertical_length_tablet=”0px” header_text_shadow_blur_strength=”header_text_shadow_style,%91object Object%93″ header_text_shadow_blur_strength_tablet=”1px” header_2_text_shadow_horizontal_length=”header_2_text_shadow_style,%91object Object%93″ header_2_text_shadow_horizontal_length_tablet=”0px” header_2_text_shadow_vertical_length=”header_2_text_shadow_style,%91object Object%93″ header_2_text_shadow_vertical_length_tablet=”0px” header_2_text_shadow_blur_strength=”header_2_text_shadow_style,%91object Object%93″ header_2_text_shadow_blur_strength_tablet=”1px” header_3_text_shadow_horizontal_length=”header_3_text_shadow_style,%91object Object%93″ header_3_text_shadow_horizontal_length_tablet=”0px” header_3_text_shadow_vertical_length=”header_3_text_shadow_style,%91object Object%93″ header_3_text_shadow_vertical_length_tablet=”0px” header_3_text_shadow_blur_strength=”header_3_text_shadow_style,%91object Object%93″ header_3_text_shadow_blur_strength_tablet=”1px” header_4_text_shadow_horizontal_length=”header_4_text_shadow_style,%91object Object%93″ header_4_text_shadow_horizontal_length_tablet=”0px” header_4_text_shadow_vertical_length=”header_4_text_shadow_style,%91object Object%93″ header_4_text_shadow_vertical_length_tablet=”0px” header_4_text_shadow_blur_strength=”header_4_text_shadow_style,%91object Object%93″ header_4_text_shadow_blur_strength_tablet=”1px” header_5_text_shadow_horizontal_length=”header_5_text_shadow_style,%91object Object%93″ header_5_text_shadow_horizontal_length_tablet=”0px” header_5_text_shadow_vertical_length=”header_5_text_shadow_style,%91object Object%93″ header_5_text_shadow_vertical_length_tablet=”0px” header_5_text_shadow_blur_strength=”header_5_text_shadow_style,%91object Object%93″ header_5_text_shadow_blur_strength_tablet=”1px” header_6_text_shadow_horizontal_length=”header_6_text_shadow_style,%91object Object%93″ header_6_text_shadow_horizontal_length_tablet=”0px” header_6_text_shadow_vertical_length=”header_6_text_shadow_style,%91object Object%93″ header_6_text_shadow_vertical_length_tablet=”0px” header_6_text_shadow_blur_strength=”header_6_text_shadow_style,%91object Object%93″ header_6_text_shadow_blur_strength_tablet=”1px” box_shadow_horizontal_tablet=”0px” box_shadow_vertical_tablet=”0px” box_shadow_blur_tablet=”40px” box_shadow_spread_tablet=”0px” vertical_offset_tablet=”0″ horizontal_offset_tablet=”0″]<\/p>\n
Environmental Decision Making<\/h1>\nEvery day we make choices. We decide simple things like what to wear, what to eat, or how much time to allow for homework. Some decisions, however, require us to think critically and consider the potential consequences of our actions. When it comes to making environmental decisions there is often no clear right or wrong. However, many factors must be considered, especially since the environment is held in the public trust. When making environmental decisions, it often means the decision you are making doesn\u2019t just affect you \u2014 and it can have very long-lasting effects.<\/p>\n
Grade level: <\/strong>4-8 grades<\/p>\n Performance Expectations:<\/strong><\/p>\n For alignment, see: Environmental Decision Making NGSS Summary<\/a><\/p>\n Coastal and inland communities in the Great Lakes region face difficult land use decisions every day. Land use refers to how land within a community is used \u2014 whether for houses, businesses, agriculture or natural areas. Local leaders must decide where to build houses and what types of industry to support. Communities must also consider another important factor \u2014 the health of the environment. A healthy environment that allows for natural areas, open green space and clean water attracts residents and enhances quality of life.<\/p>\n Protecting wetlands is another way to enhance our natural environment. Wetlands provide important ecological benefits \u2014 such as water filtration, habitat and flood control \u2014 that need to be considered in land use decisions. Yet wetland benefits are frequently overlooked. Financial gain and economic concerns often override environmental issues. Despite this historic trend, some communities are recognizing that a healthy environment is closely tied to a healthy economy. We could call this principle \u201ceco-nomics,\u201d the healthy marriage of ecological protection and economic growth.<\/p>\n In essence, all land use decisions have short-and long-term consequences that affect the environment. It\u2019s important to weigh the pros and cons of every decision and make the best choices possible.<\/p>\n \u00a0<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" Every day we make choices. We decide simple things like what to wear, what to eat, or how much time to allow for homework. Some decisions, however, require us to think critically and consider the potential consequences of our actions. When it comes to making environmental decisions there is often no clear right or wrong. However, many factors must be considered, especially since the environment is held in the public trust. When making environmental decisions, it often means the decision you are making doesn\u2019t just affect you \u2014 and it can have very long-lasting effects.<\/p> Grade level: <\/strong>4-8 grades<\/p> Performance Expectations:<\/strong><\/p> For alignment, see: NGSS Summary<\/a><\/p> Coastal and inland communities in the Great Lakes region face difficult land use decisions every day. Land use refers to how land within a community is used \u2014 whether for houses, businesses, agriculture or natural areas. Local leaders must decide where to build houses and what types of industry to support. Communities must also consider another important factor \u2014 the health of the environment. A healthy environment that allows for natural areas, open green space and clean water attracts residents and enhances quality of life.<\/p> Protecting wetlands is another way to enhance our natural environment. Wetlands provide important ecological benefits \u2014 such as water filtration, habitat and flood control \u2014 that need to be considered in land use decisions. Yet wetland benefits are frequently overlooked. Financial gain and economic concerns often override environmental issues. Despite this historic trend, some communities are recognizing that a healthy environment is closely tied to a healthy economy. We could call this principle \u201ceco-nomics,\u201d the healthy marriage of ecological protection and economic growth.<\/p> In essence, all land use decisions have short-and long-term consequences that affect the environment. It\u2019s important to weigh the pros and cons of every decision and make the best choices possible.<\/p> See separate document: Lesson Assessment, State of Michigan Content Expectations and National Benchmarks<\/a><\/p>\n
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Summary:<\/strong> Through the various land-use choices posed in the board game Hydropoly, students must consider both the economic and environmental consequences of their decisions. This type of decision-making helps prepare young people for situations they\u2019ll encounter throughout their lives.
Time:<\/strong> 60-minute class period<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<\/div> Environmental Decision MakingEvery day we make choices. We decide simple things like what to wear, what to eat, or how much time to allow for homework. Some decisions, however, require us to think critically and consider the potential consequences of our actions. When it comes to making environmental decisions there is often no clear […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":3,"featured_media":0,"parent":25,"menu_order":1,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","template":"","meta":{"_et_pb_use_builder":"on","_et_pb_old_content":"Environmental Decision Making<\/h1>Lesson Objectives<\/h2>
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