Whose "Home" is the Range?
in Subject: Science, Language Arts, American History, American Government, Economics, Social Studies, Environmental Science, English 9-10, English 11-12
Key Term: Agriculture, Legislation, Land Use, Environmental Issues, Correlated to Standards, Conservation
Level: General
Resource Type: Activities/Lesson Plans
Topic: Government, Agriculture
Key Term: Agriculture, Legislation, Land Use, Environmental Issues, Correlated to Standards, Conservation
Level: General
Resource Type: Activities/Lesson Plans
Topic: Government, Agriculture
Using the Nebraska rangeland as an example, students will explore the concept of public lands. Students will learn the intended use of public lands and the conflicts that arise among users by examining the history, politics and science of range management. The lesson plan includes reading, group discussion and activity, research and a reflective paper.
Photo: S. Carlson
