Can Leetso and Hozho' Coexist?
Uranium Education for Middle School Students

Facet Chart

FACET	EVIDENCE	PRODUCT	ROUTE TO ACHIEVING IT
Explanation (#4)	Prepare a position paper: is reclamation possible? Include past, present, and future examples.	position paper: letter to editor editorial	guest speaker "reclamation" video/film on reclamation research activities
Interpretation (#1)	Analyze/compare the coal mining in WV with the uranium mining in the 4-corners state (work with a partner).	poster session: charts graphs pictures	lab activities on rocks/ores quiz on rocks/ores research activities/interviews graphing activities
Application (#2)	Design a game that emphasizes the positive aspects of the nuclear industry and radioactivity/radiation (work in groups of 3 or 4).	game	video on nuclear industry field trip to hosipital guest speaker "power plant" research activities
Perspective (#5)	Revisit the question of hozhó: write a story or poem that reflects at least 2 points of view to living in harmony in a nuclear age (work with a partner).	illustrated story or poem	guest speaker "hozhó" demonstration and practice:    writing poems/stories    illustration techniques video on Dine' mining
Empathy (#3)	Prepare displays for the community to encourage caution around uranium mining sites, but at the same time reduce fear and misconception.	models/posters/comic strips/brochures/video commercials/audio PSA	lab activities on 3 R's quiz on 3 R's field trips to community sites community attitude survey and analysis of data
Self-knowledge (#6)	Choose a uranium constituent and write a letter of application, detailing your strengths and weaknesses in understanding uranium mining, the 3 R's, and the concept of hozhó.	letter of application	review models of letters Venn diagram of self-knowledge

NOTE: All products/projects will be evaluated by the creator(s), peers, and by the teacher using the same rubric.