Weekly+module+format

1) **Engaging opener** – this is usually a 5-15min video graphically portraying some aspect of the topic that is emotionally engaging.

2) **Instructor presentation** – this is a 30 minute presentation that provides an overview of the issues, focuses on a global perspective, and emphasizes the problems that humanity faces

3) **Student Assignment A** – this is an online written assignment where the students access some online materials that illustrates local aspects of the topic (Phoenix) and emphasizes solutions. We will employ a peer review process for these reports that can all be done online.

4) **Classroom discussion** – this is the part that each instructor will have primary responsibility for. The idea will be to discuss the student contributions to assignment A so that the whole class gains broad awareness of activities in their local city that are finding solutions for sustainability problems. I imagine employing a clicker technology to keep the class engaged. If the course is offered online then this module would be done differently,.

5) **Student Assignment B** – students will pick one from a list of K-8 classroom activities and describe how they would implement the activity and how it would enhance K-8 learning. Another peer review process.

6) **Closing with a passionate advocate** – this is usually a Ted talk, about 15 minutes, from someone who is passionate about changing the world.