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This website features work from the completion of Phase 1 of the SCALES Project.

We are currently seeking partnerships for Phase 2.

Lesson & Activity Database

Prior to selecting a lesson or activity, please remember that you will likely need to make small changes to the provided lessons or activities based on a number of different factors. We trust you as instructors to know what your students are ready for, both academically and emotionally, and how to address certain topics with them, especially when considering the rapport you have with your students and their background knowledge. Please also know that these lessons fall broadly under sustainability, which considers more than just an environmental way of knowing by including economic and social aspects, as well. For example, you may find some lessons and activites that have a broader social focus instead of a solely environmental focus.

We are always excited and eager to engage in further dilogue to assist you as your utilize these materials for your purposes!

  • Weekly Responses

    Each week students will write a very brief (at most 2 paragraphs but could be just bullet points) response to the readings. These might offer comparisons between readings, a summary of the main arguments as you understand them, a series of questions the reading left you with, or if warranted the occasional rant about a particular reading.

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Visit the Pedagogical Practices Explainers page to learn more about specific teaching practices mentioned within these lessons.

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Learn about the Framework that was used with the various course materials!

Notice something that doesn’t seem right? Want to make a suggestion or provide feedback about how something is classified? 
Please reach out to esi [at] mit.edu and include SCALES Website in the subject of your email.
Feedback and any actions taken with regards to the feedback, will be shared as they are addressed.