Description

Overview:

Daniel Goleman, author of Emotional Intelligence, believes that environmental awareness and action are the next frontier in the field of social and emotional learning. Goleman calls this environmental awareness 'green intelligence'. In this lesson students will develop their green awareness by considering American consumption of fossil fuels like coal, oil and natural gas; learning about new methods of extracting these fuels; and discussing their pros & cons.

Subject:

Environmental Science

Level:

Middle School, High School

Material Type:

Activity/Lab, Lesson Plan

Author:

Marieke van Woerkom

Provider:

Morningside Center for Teaching Social Responsibility

Provider Set:

Teachable Moment

Date Added:

06/28/2012