Building a Greenway: A case study

Case Study Overview

These interdisciplinary learning modules promote student discovery using available maps and data, engaging  students to be collaborative decision-makers. These case studies are intended for secondary education, undergraduate, and community education/engagement programs. The Greenway activity gives educators the option to assign stakeholder roles. 

	Building a Greenway: A Case Study
For Teachers	Greenway: Teacher Guide (pdf) (1.83 MB) Greenway: PowerPoint for Teacher Use (pdf) (6.94 MB) Greenway Powerpoint Script (pdf) (2.54 MB)
Student Handouts	Greenway: Case Study Synopsis (pdf) (6.19 MB) Greenway: Student Map Set (pdf) (13.88 MB) Greenway: Understanding Maps Worksheet (pdf) (1.11 MB) Greenway: Student Stakeholder Roles (pdf) (1.01 MB) (optional)  Greenway: Glossary (pdf) (107.01 KB) (optional)

Instructional Video Walkthroughs

This video series walks students through the step-by-step process to complete either version of the Building a Greenway lesson.  Video 1: Introduces students to the case study and discusses decision making in various contexts. Video 2: Introduces students to map concepts, the Student Map Set, and how to access the maps in the Interactive Map. Video 3: Outlines the decision making process, the roles stakeholders may play, and how students should use the provided maps in their decision.

Extras & Additional Activities	Description
Greenway Map Guidance: How to use EnviroAtlas with the Case Study (pdf) (2.81 MB)	Applicable to both lessons Ideal for teachers seeking to blend technology into their classrooms or teachers in classrooms with 1:1 capability, this document provides guidance on how to use the EnviroAtlas Greenway Lesson Plan entirely online, where it is easily accessible as a Featured Collection. Teach your students both digital and environmental skills.
Greenway Additional Activities (pdf) (834.24 KB)	Applicable to both lessons Perfect for the teacher looking to differentiate in their classroom, these additional suggested activities give students and teachers options for action and implementation after completion of the group “Building a Greenway: Case Study” activity.
Building a Greenway: Classroom Standards (pdf) (397.08 KB)	Applicable to both lessons Lesson plan alignment with Science Standards for all 50 states and Next Generation Science Standards

About the Documents

• Teacher Guide / Instructor Summary | Contains At-A-Glance Summary, Instructions for using the Case Study, and needed hyperlinks. 
• PowerPoint Slides & Script for Teacher Use | Slides for teachers to use as an introduction to the “Building a Greenway: Case Study.” The PowerPoint outlines the case study background, including maps from the Case Study. Script includes recommended commentary as well as a guide for how to read and use the maps in the case study.
• Student Case Study Synopsis / Background Reading | The Case Study Synopsis provides an overview of mapping tools, greenways, the goals of the greenway development, and the issues at hand. Students should read this as an introduction to the activity.
• Student Map Set | Printable student map set for use with the EnviroAtlas “Building a Greenway: Case Study.” Recommended to be printed in color or displayed on screens. Please note: this activity can also be completed online using the EnviroAtlas Interactive Map Building a Greenway Case Study Featured Collection
• Understanding Maps Worksheet | This 2-page student worksheet has students engage with maps from EnviroAtlas and/or EJSCREEN either online or via the provided paper map set, “Greenway Student Map Set.” 
• Student Stakeholder Slips  | This 2-page handout is designed to give students different Stakeholder positions within the “Building a Greenway: Case Study” activity and to help the students simulate the challenges of local decision-making. Teachers should assign stakeholder roles or have students choose a role. 
• Glossary | Printable glossary to assist students while conducting either Greenway activity.