Pipeline

The Inquiry Design Model (IDM) Blueprint™ “Pipeline” | OSEU 1: Lands & Environment Compelling Question What are some of the factors used to determine the location of a pipeline? Standards and Practices 9-12.C.5.1 Differentiate between rights and responsibilities of a citizen and the practice of civic virtue. OSEU 1.2 – Describe traditional and contemporary Oceti Sakowin perspectives on communal stewardship of land and natural resources (flora, fauna, geographic and sacred features). OSEU 1.3 – Demonstrate understanding of the interrelationships of Oceti Sakowin people, places, and environments within all tribal lands in South Dakota. Staging the Question What is the purpose of a pipeline? Supporting Question 1 Supporting Question 2 Supporting Question 3 Where are the majority oil refineries in the United States located? Are there other pipelines that could be utilized close to the Bakken oil field? Did the pipeline cross the Mississippi River without incident? Formative Performance Task Formative Performance Task Formative Performance Task Create a map of the oil refineries in the United States and list their distance from the Bakken oil field in North Dakota. Create a map of current crude oil pipelines. Investigate the pipeline crossing at the Mississippi River and any citizen protests encountered. Featured Sources Featured Sources Featured Sources Internet sources such as Yahoo Maps or Google Maps. Internet sources such as Yahoo Maps or Google Maps. Reliable news sources such as Minneapolis Star Tribune, Sioux Falls Argus Leader, Des Moines Register, et al. Summative Performance Task Argument Write a paper summarizing what you have learned about the placement of oil pipelines. Extension What new questions do you have after researching this topic? Taking Informed Action