SOC 913 - The Stewardship of Lake Tahoe

Credits: 3
This online course investigates the political, social, economic, and environmental forces that have shaped the development of the Lake Tahoe basin. Focusing on the use of the area from the indigenous Washoe to the runaway development that accommodated the crowds of the present, students will learn how the use of the environment has led to the deterioration of the basin as well as other lake regions in the United States. Students will come away from this course with valuable lessons about how human development has affected the development of the West and how citizens and the government have attempted to solve the environmental problems that have resulted. Students will have the opportunity to apply what they have learned as they develop integrated lessons for their classroom that align to state, district or national standards, as well as the connections between these standards and the Common Core. The rich, engaging environment of the online classroom will allow you to connect with other educators as you share resources, lessons and ideas. Visiting the Tahoe area is optional. Required textbook must be purchased separately. Assignments are available for teachers who are not currently in the classroom.