The Gold King Mine Disaster - Indigenous Perspectives and Susceptibilities

<p>This lesson was originally designed for an online, asynchronous environmental science course for non-majors, but could be easily adapted for other course formats. This activity should take around 60 minutes to complete. </p> <p>The materials included are an instructor guide (1_Lesson Guide_GoldKingMineDisaster), an in-class presentation that can be optional for online formats (Google slides; 2_PresentationSlides_GoldKingMineDisaster), a summative assessment inclduing both pre and post-interview questions (3_Assignment Questions_GoldKingMineDisaster), an introductory information packet to provide to students at the start of the assignment (4_Introductory Assignment Information_GoldKingMineDisaster) and a link to the interview with Dr. Yoshira Ornelas Van Horne, (BioGraphI Interview with Dr. Yoshira Ornelas Van Horne).</p> <p>Content Learning Objectives</p> <ol> <li>Connect the effects of mining to environmental process and human communities</li> <li>Identify groups most likely affected by these factors</li> <li>Develop solutions to address issues related to environmental and public health</li> </ol> <p>Quantitative learning objective</p> <p>     4.     Interpret graphs and/or data figures related to the concepts from this lesson</p> <p>Diversity/equity/inclusion learning objective(s)</p> <p>     5.     Reflect on your perceptions of people who do biology.</p> <p>     6.     Compare your own interests and/or identities to those of people who do biology.</p>