What is the Value of Wilderness?
Take a Stand

Directions: No matter what your perspective is on wilderness, take a stand on its value and preservation. Circle the number from 1 ("no need to preserve wilderness") to 10 ("preserve wilderness at all costs") that most closely represents your opinion along the continuum.

Rationale: Cite the reasons for your position.

Now, volunteer to explain your position on the classroom continuum. Listen to others as they make the case for their position.

Next, rethink your position. Would you change your opinion? Whether your opinion has stayed the same or changed, mark it with a square. Then, cite reasons to explain either why you still hold your original position or why you have changed your opinion.

In a brief discussion compare your final assessment with others in the class and keep a record of the class opinions for use later in the overall activity.