The Dynamic Duo --
The Salt Fork and Double Mountain Fork of the Brazos on the
Texas High Plains Brazos River Watershed

Consequences

• Home

• Terminology

• Introduction

• The Big Picture

• Our Brazos River

• Our Topography

• Our Hydrology

• Conservation

• Science Spectrum

• Extensions

What are the consequences of decisions that are made?  How does it affect the stakeholder?  The learner will understand, "What do I need to learn to know more about this? (knowledge construction)"  This may be very incomplete.

Sample consequence diagram

Edelson, D. C., Tarnoff. (2006). Learning to Make Systematic Decisions. The Science Teacher, 73(4), 40-45.

After looking at the facts, what information do you need to help you understand the consequences?  What may or may not be important?

What do I need to learn to know more about this? (knowledge construction)

• Pretest

• Motivation

• Generating Motivational Scenarios

• Who are the stakeholders?

• What are the constraints?

• What are the considerations?

• What are the consequences of each decision?

• Case Studies

Notes for the Teacher

ACTIVITIES

• Complete Consequences Sheet
   

  This template should be more complete after the knowledge construction. This will be completed prior to and after the knowledge construction. Students will be able to look at the situation and be able to apply their knowledge.

Notes for the Learner

Credits

This material may be used for educational purposes.  Please contact Marcia Talkmitt with any intent to use or revise.