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1 Units of Study Unit 1: Introduction to Environmental Science Anticipated Number of Class Periods Approximately 5 weeks or 25 class periods Biology Standard(s) Addressed F Materials D C E F sours Assessment Anchors & Eligible Content S11.A.1.1 S11.A S11.A S11.A S11.A S11.A S11.A.1.2 S11.A S11.A.1.3 S11.A S11.A S11.A S11.A S11.A.2.1 S11.A S11.A S11.A S11.A S11.A S11.A.2.2 S11.A S11.A S11.A.3.1 S11.A S11.A S11.A S11.A S11.A.3.2 S11.A S11.A S11.A S11.A.3.3 Key Vocabulary Environmental Science Ecology Agriculture Agricultural revolution Industrial revolution Natural resource Renewable resource Non-renewable resource Depletion Pollution Biodegradable pollutants Non-degradable pollutants Biodiversity Law of supply and demand Developed countries Developing countries Ecological footprint Sustainability Observation Hypothesis Prediction Experiment Variable

2 S11.A S11.A S11.A S11.D.1.1 S11.D Experimental group Control group Data Correlation Statistics Mean Distribution Probability Sample Risk Models Conceptual model Geosphere Crust Mantle Core Lithosphere Asthenosphere Tectonic plate Erosion Atmosphere Troposphere Stratosphere Ozone Radiation Conduction convection Greenhouse effect Water cycle Evaporation Condensation Precipitation Salinity Fresh water

3 Biosphere Unit 2: Ecology Approximately 8 weeks or 40 class periods C Evaluate the efficiency of energy flow within a food web. Describe how energy is converted from one form to another as it moves through a food web (photosynthetic, geothermal) E Analyze how humans influence the pattern of natural changes (e.g. primary / secondary succession and desertification) S11.B.1.1 Explain structure and function at multiple levels of organization. Reference: A, 3.1.B.A S11.B Explain how structure determines function at multiple levels of organization (e.g., chemical, cellular, anatomical). S11.B Compare and contrast the structural and functional similarities and differences among living things (e.g., classify organisms into classification groups, Ecosystem Biotic factor Abiotic factor Organism Species Population Community Habitat Natural selection Evolution Adaptation Artificial selection Resistance Archaebacteria Eubacteria Fungus Protist Gymnosperm Angiosperm Invertebrate Vertebrate Photosynthesis Producer Consumer Decomposer Cellular respiration Food chain Food web

4 in ecosystems over time. compare systems). S11.B Compare and contrast cellular processes (e.g., photosynthesis and respiration, meiosis and mitosis, protein synthesis and DNA replication). S11.B.2.1 mechanisms of the theory of evolution. Reference: B, C, 3.1.B.B, 3.1.B.C, 3.1.C.C S11.B theory of evolution by interpreting data from fossil records, similarities in anatomy and physiology, or DNA studies that are relevant Trophic level Carbon cycle Nitrogen-fixing Bacteria Nitrogen cycle Phosphorus cycle Ecological succession Primary succession Secondary succession Pioneer species Climax community Biome Climate Latitude Altitude Tropical Rain Forest Emergent Layer Canopy Epiphyte Understory Temperate Rain Forest Temperate Deciduous Forest Taiga Savanna Temperate Grassland Chaparral Desert Tundra Permafrost Wetland Plankton

5 to the theory of evolution. S11.B role of mutations, differential reproduction, and gene recombination in changing the genetic makeup of a population. Nekton Benthos Littoral zone Benthic zone Eutrophication Estuary Salt marsh Mangrove swamp Barrier island Coral reef S11.B role of selective breeding and biotechnology in changing the genetic makeup of a population. S11.B Explain why natural selection can act only on inherited traits. S11.B.3.1 Use evidence or examples to explain the characteristics of and interactions within an ecosystem. Reference: A,

6 C, A S11.B significance of diversity in ecosystems. S11.B biotic (i.e., plant, animal, and microbial communities) and abiotic (i.e., soil, air, temperature, and water) components of an ecosystem and their interaction. S11.B Describe how living organisms affect the survival of one another. S11.B Compare the similarities and differences in the major biomes (e.g., desert, tropical rain forest, temperate

7 forest, coniferous forest, tundra) and the communities that inhabit them. S11.B Predict how limiting factors (e.g., physical, biological, chemical) can affect organisms. Unit 3: Populations Approximately 6 weeks or 30 class periods A Examine the effects of limiting factors on population dynamics. Analyze possible causes of population fluctuations. concept of carrying capacity in an ecosystem. Describe how S11.B.3.2 Analyze patterns of change in natural or human-made systems over time. Reference: B, D, C S11.B Use evidence to explain how cyclical patterns in population Population Density Dispersion Growth rate Reproductive potential Exponential growth Carrying capacity Niche Competition Predation Parasitism Mutualism Commensalism Symbiosis Demography

8 organisms become classified as threatened or endangered. Describe how limiting factors cause organisms to become extinct D Research practices that impact biodiversity in specific ecosystems. Analyze the relationship between habitat changes to plant and animal population fluctuations A Explain how public policy encourages or discourages the sustainable use of natural resources. dynamics affect natural systems. S11.B Explain biological diversity as an indicator of a healthy environment. S11.B Explain how natural processes (e.g., seasonal change, catastrophic events, habitat alterations) impact the environment over time Survivorship Fertility rate Migration Infrastructure Urbanization Biodiversity Gene Keystone species Ecotourism Endangered species Threatened species Exotic species Poaching Endemic species Germplasm Endangered species act Habitat conservation plan

9 Research laws and polices that address the sustainable use of natural resources (e.g., solid and liquid waste management, industry, agriculture and enterprise). Units of Study Anticipated Number of Class Periods Biology Standard(s) Addressed Assessment Anchors & Eligible Content Key Vocabulary Unit 4: Water, Air, and Land Approximately 8 weeks or 40 class periods B consequences of interrupting natural cycles A Examine the interactions between abiotic and biotic factors within a watershed. Describe how topography S11.D.1.3 significance and contribution of water as a resource to living things and the shaping of the land. Reference: 3.1.B.A, A, B, C S11.D multiple Surface water River system Watershed Groundwater Aquifer Porosity Permeability Recharge zone Potable Pathogen Dam Reservoir Desalination Water pollution Point-source pollution

10 influences the flow of water in a watershed. Describe how vegetation affects water runoff. Investigate and analyze the effects of land use on the quality of water in a watershed B Examine how human interactions impact wetlands and their surrounding environments. Describe how land use decisions affect wetlands C relationship between water quality and the functions of different water systems in relation to landforms (e.g., buffer zones, nurseries, food production areas, habitat, water quality control, biological indicators). S11.D Explain relationships among physical characteristics, vegetation, topography, and flow as it relates to water systems. S11.D Explain factors (e.g., nutrient loading, turbidity, rate of deposition, biological diversity) that affect water quality and flow through a water system. Nonpoint-source pollution Wastewater Artificial eutrophication Thermal pollution Biomagnification Air pollution Primary pollutant Secondary pollutant Smog Temperature inversion Sick-building syndrome Asbestos Decibel Acid precipitation ph Acid shock Climate Latitude El Nino La Nina Ozone Layer Chlorofluorocarbons (CFCs) Ozone hole Polar stratospheric clouds Greenhouse gases Global warming Kyoto protocol Urban

11 diversity of life in a freshwater ecosystem. Explain how limiting factors affect the growth and reproduction of freshwater organisms A relationships between and among the components of the food and fiber system. (i.e., production, processing, research and development, marketing, distribution, and regulations.) Materials & Resources B Analyze the effects of S11.D.2.1 Analyze how the transfer of energy and substances between Earth's atmosphere and its surface influences regional or global weather or climate. Reference: A S11.D Describe how changes in concentration of minor components Rural Ecosystem services Urbanization Infrastructure Urban sprawl Heat island Land-use planning Geographic Information system Overgrazing Deforestation Reforestation Wilderness

12 agriculture on a society s economy, environment, standard of living, and foreign trade. Eligible Content: D Evaluate the use of technologies to increase plant and animal productivity B Describe the impact of integrated pest management practices on the environment. Materials & Resources C Analyze realworld data and explain how point and nonpoint source pollution can be detected and eliminated. Compare and contrast 2 2

13 the environmental effects of different industrial strategies. Assessments D Evaluate various methods of managing waste as related to economic, environmental, and technological factors. Eligible Content: dust, pollution) in Earth's atmosphere may be linked to climate change. S11.D Compare the transmission, reflection, absorption, and radiation of solar energy to and by Earth s surface under different environmental conditions (e.g., major volcanic eruptions, greenhouse effect, reduction of ozone layer, increased global cloud cover). S11.D Explain weather patterns and seasonal changes using the concepts of heat and density. S11.D Analyze weather maps and weather data

14 (e.g., air masses, fronts, temperature, air pressure, wind speed, wind direction, precipitation) to predict regional or global weather events. Unit 5: Mineral and Energy Resources Approximately 5 weeks or 25 class periods A Evaluate factors affecting the use of natural resources. Evaluate the effect of consumer demands on the use of natural resources. Analyze how technologies such as modern mining, harvesting, and transportation equipment S11.B.3.3 Explain how human-made systems impact the management and distribution of natural resources. Reference: E, B, A, B, B, D S11.B Describe different humanmade systems and how they use renewable and nonrenewable Mineral Subsurface mining Surface mining Smelting Subsidence Reclamation Fossil fuel Electric generator Petroleum Oil reserves Nuclear energy Nuclear fusion Nuclear fission Renewable energy Passive solar Active solar Biomass Hydroelectric Geothermal Alternative energy Fuel cell Energy conservation Solid waste

15 affect the use of our natural resources. Describe how local and state agencies manage natural resources B Analyze how humans manage and distribute natural resources. Describe the use of a natural resource with an emphasis on the environmental consequences of extracting, processing, transporting, using, and disposing of it. Analyze the impact of technology on the management, natural resources (i.e., energy, transportation, distribution, management, and processing). S11.B Compare the impact of management practices (e.g., production, processing, research, development, marketing, distribution, consumption, by- products) in meeting the need for commodities locally and globally. S11.B environmental benefits and risks associated with human- made systems (e.g., integrated pest management, genetically engineered Biodegradable Municipal solid waste Landfill Leachate Source reduction Recycling Compost Hazardous waste Deep-well injection Surface impoundment

16 distribution, and disposal of natural resources E Describe the impact of occupational exposure to pollutants. Analyze laws and regulations designed to protect human health. Analyze efforts to prevent, control, and/or reduce pollution through cost and benefit analysis and risk management. organisms, organic food production). S11.D.1.2 Analyze how human-made systems impact the management and distribution of natural resources. Reference: A, A, B, D, A, C S11.D Evaluate factors affecting availability, location, extraction, and use of natural resources. S11.D impact of obtaining and using natural

17 resources for the production of energy and materials (e.g., resource renewal, amount of pollution, deforestation). Unit 6: Our Health and Our Future Approximately 4 weeks or 30 class periods E Describe the impact of occupational exposure to pollutants. Analyze laws and regulations designed to protect human health. Analyze efforts to prevent, control, and/or reduce pollution through cost and benefit analysis and risk management. S11.B.2 Continuity of Life Toxicology Dose Epidemiology Risk assessment Particulates Pathogen Host vector

18 F Compare and contrast scientific theories. Know that both direct and indirect observations are used by scientists to study the natural world and universe. Identify questions and concepts that guide scientific investigations. Formulate and revise explanations and models using logic and evidence. Recognize and analyze alternative explanations and models. 2 2

19 dust, pollution) in Earth's atmosphere may be linked to climate change. S11.D Compare the transmission, reflection, absorption, and radiation of solar energy to and by Earth s surface under different environmental conditions (e.g., major volcanic eruptions, greenhouse effect, reduction of ozone layer, increased global cloud cover). S11.D Explain weather patterns and seasonal changes using the concepts of heat and density. S11.D Analyze weather maps and weather data

20 (e.g., air masses, fronts, temperature, air pressure, wind speed, wind direction, precipitation) to predict regional or global weather events. Units of Study Anticipated Number of Class Periods Biology Standard(s) Addressed Assessment Anchors & Eligible Content Key Vocabulary

21 Units of Study Anticipated Number of Class Periods Biology Standard(s) Addressed Assessment Anchors & Eligible Content Key Vocabulary

22 Units of Study Anticipated Number of Class Periods Biology Standard(s) Addressed Assessment Anchors & Eligible Content Key Vocabulary

Crosswalk of Georgia Performance Standards & Georgia Standards of Excellence GSE Implementation in Environmental Science

Crosswalk of Georgia Performance Standards & Georgia Standards of Excellence GSE Implementation in Environmental Science SEV1. Students will investigate the flow of energy and cycling of matter within an ecosystem and relate these phenomena to human society. a. Interpret biogeochemical cycles including hydrologic, nitrogen,