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Denney, Anne |
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Wigfall, LaBarbara James |
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Lester, Erica |
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dc.date.accessioned |
2010-03-10T15:49:16Z |
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dc.date.available |
2010-03-10T15:49:16Z |
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dc.date.issued |
2010-03-10T15:49:16Z |
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dc.identifier.uri |
http://hdl.handle.net/2097/2998 |
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dc.description.abstract |
Professor Wigfall developed an environmental science experience for Upward Bound students between 7th and 12th grade from Topeka, KS. This summer 6- week course required students to understand the interrelationships of the natural world, identify and analyze environmental problems both natural and man-made, and examine alternative solutions for resolving and/or preventing them. KSU partnered with the students who explored six themes through class assignments, video, internet searches, field trips to Konza Prairie, student farm/ Derby Composting project, greenhouses, and herbarium. The course included: 1) weekly service at the KSU recycling center; 2) daily accounting of personal waste and recycling; 3) maintenance of their terrariums made from recycled bottles; 4) composting and planting; 5) reuse of liquor bottles discarded by local bars; and 6) measuring of creek flow on the prairie. Students extended their recycling projects to their families in Topeka on the weekends in order to raise awareness. |
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Kansas State University |
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dc.title |
Environmental Ethics for Upward Bound Math-Science Program |
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Poster |
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dc.date.published |
2010 |
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dc.description.conference |
2010 Sustainability Conference, Kansans Advancing Sustainability in Higher Education, Kansas State University, Manhattan, KS, January 29-30, 2010 |
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amdenney |
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lbjw |
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ejl244 |
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