Students will know how to analyze and interpret samples.

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1 Environmental Service Systems AG2 Essential Questions: 1. How do policies and regulations impact systems? 2. How do scientific principles apply to systems? 3. What is the relationship between energy systems and systems? 4. How are tools, equipment, machinery and technology used to accomplish tasks in systems? Essential alternative energy, bearing, Biltmore stick, board feet, bolts, bucking, cadastral surveying, carrying capacity, clearcutting, climax community, clinometer, coal, compass, cords, cruising, cubic feet, diameter breast height, (DBH), diameter tape (D-tape), ecosystem, Energy Policy Act, energy star, establishment cutting, felling, Global Positioning Satellite (GPS), grazing capacity, groundwater, hydropower, hypsometer, inorganic waste, limbing, linear foot, logging, logs, lumber, merchantable height, monuments, Multiple Use Act of 1960, natural gas, natural interruptions, non-point pollution, nuclear, oil, organic waste, overgrazing, pioneer species, point source pollution, prescribed grazing, pulpwood, radon, removal cuttings, renewable energy, sample plot, scaling, sections, seed-tree cutting, selection cutting, shelterwood cutting, silviculture, skidding, stocking rate, succession, surface water, thermal pollution, topographic maps, topographic surveys, townships, triangulation, volume, water sheds Essential Understanding The student will demonstrate competence in the application of scientific principles and techniques to the management of environmental ESS.01: The student will use analytical procedures to plan and evaluate environment Prior Background Knowledge Students will know how to analyze and interpret samples. NR195 NR196 Mycaert.com NRES:C1-4 NRES:C1-5 board feet bolts cords Students will understand that a timber cruise is helpful when making an estimate of the volume of wood in standing timber. there are common systems of land measurement and legal description used in the United States. there are common units of measure used in forestry. identify sample types and sampling techniques, explain the importance of unbiased sampling and collect samples. (GP) determine the appropriate sampling techniques needed to generate statistical analysis data, and prepare valid chemical laboratory samples according to instructions. (GP) analyze and interpret

2 cruising cubic feet diameter breast height (DBH) linear foot logs lumber merchantable height monuments pulpwood sample plot scaling sections townships volume results of sample measurements. (GP) identify basic laboratory equipment and environmental monitoring instruments and explain their uses. (RM, FO) demonstrate the proper use and maintenance of basic laboratory equipment and environmental monitoring instruments. (RM, FO) calibrate and use laboratory and field equipment and instruments according to standard operating procedures. (RM, FO) ESS.02: The student will assess the impact of policies and regulations on environmental Prior Background Knowledge Students will know how to interpret laws affecting environmental NR150 NR182 Energy Policy Act Multiple Use Act of 1960 the Energy Policy Act of 2005 sets forth an energy research and development program. the USDA Forest Service is required by law to practice multiple-use management on national forests. identify laws associated with systems. (RM, PM) identify the purposes of laws associated with systems. (RM, PM) abide by the specific laws pertaining to systems. (PM) ESS.03: The student will apply scientific Prior Background Knowledge Students will know how to apply meteorology we can benefit from forests identify components and

3 how to apply soil science how to apply hydrology how to apply best management techniques associated with the properties, classifications and functions of wetlands. how to apply chemistry how to apply microbiology AGEDnet.com NR175 Mycaert.com NRES:C2-3 carrying capacity climax community ecosystem grazing capacity natural interruptions overgrazing pioneer species prescribed grazing stocking rate succession without destroying them. forests are a valuable resource; improve water quality by reducing soil erosion, improve air quality by absorbing CO2, provide habitat for wildlife, help to beautify rural and urban landscapes. rangeland is the dominant ecosystem in much of the western half of North America. well-managed rangeland provides numerous environmental benefits including livestock forage, wildlife habitat, water, mineral resources, wood products, wildland recreation, open space, and natural beauty. structural layers of the earth s atmosphere. (PM) differentiate the types of weather systems and weather patterns. (PM) monitor meteorological conditions and accurately record and document the data. (PM) explain how meteorological conditions influence air quality. (PM) monitor air quality and accurately record and document the data. (PM) explain the earth s balance of energy. (AE) explain the basics of the greenhouse effect and describe how the greenhouse effect alters the earth s balance of energy. (AE, PM) identify the physical qualities of the soil that determine its use for systems. (RM) conduct tests of soil to determine its use for systems. (RM) identify land uses, capability factors and land capability classes. (RM, FO) use a soil survey to determine the land

4 capability classes for different parcels of land in an area. (RM, FO) identify environmental hazards associated with groundwater supplies. (PM) describe precautions taken to prevent/reduce contamination of groundwater supplies. (PM) test and document the quality of groundwater supplies. (PM) explain basic chemistry principles. (PM, RM) distinguish the characteristics of inorganic and organic compounds as they relate to systems. (PM) ESS.04: The student will operate systems to manage a facility environment. Prior Background Knowledge Students will know how to use pollution control measures to maintain a safe facility environment. how to manage safe disposal of all categories of solid waste. how to apply the principles of public drinking water treatment operations to we can keep water safe and maintain water supplies for beneficial uses needed both now and in the future. sustainable agriculture practices reduce risks to groundwater. historically pollution sources have been broken down into point source and identify types of pollution and distinguish between point source and nonpoint source pollution. (PM) give examples of how industrial and nonindustrial pollution has damaged the environment.(pm) describe ways in which

5 ensure safe water at a facility. how to apply principles of wastewater treatment to manage wastewater disposal in keeping with rules and regulations. how to manage hazardous materials to assure a safe facility and to comply with applicable regulations. NR019 NR024 groundwater inorganic waste non-point pollution organic waste point source pollution radon surface water thermal pollution water sheds nonpoint source. pollution can be managed and prevented. (PM) describe different types of solid waste. (PM) discuss practical management options for treating solid waste. (AHH) identify characteristics of solid waste treatment and recognize the byproducts of solid waste treatment. (AHH) define wastewater. (AHH) diagram the steps in wastewater treatment. (AHH) ESS.05: The student will examine the relationships between energy sources and environmental Prior Background Knowledge Students will know how to compare and light, heat, sound, motion identify conventional contrast the impact of and chemical changes are energy sources and list conventional and all forms of energy. conservation measures to alternative energy sources energy is defined as the reduce energy on the environment. capacity to do work or the consumption. (AE) ability to move an object or identify advantages and NR150 available power. disadvantages to NR151

6 alternative energy coal energy star hydropower natural gas nuclear oil renewable energy renewable energy sources are naturally replenishing. conventional energy sources. (AE) evaluate the impact the burning of fossil fuels has on the environment. (AE) identify alternative energy sources. (AE) identify advantages and disadvantages to alternative energy sources. (AE) evaluate the impact of alternative energy sources on the environment. (AE) ESS.06: The student will use tools, equipment, machinery and technology to accomplish tasks in environmental Prior Background Knowledge Students will know how to use technological and mathematical tools to map land, facilities and infrastructure. how to maintain tools, equipment and machinery in safe working order for tasks in environmental NR191 NR196 MyCaert.com NRES:C1-7 NRES:D1-2 bearing a bearing is simply the direction you need to go in order to get from one known point on a map to another point. two standard measurements are needed to estimate the volume of usable wood in a tree, DBH and Merchantable height. a sequence of important activities are associated with timber harvests and cuttings. individuals can locate natural resources using a land survey and geographic coordinate system. demonstrate proper use and maintenance of hand tools. (GP, RM, AHH, AE, FO, PM)

7 Biltmore stick bucking cadastral surveying clearcutting clinometer compass diameter breast height diameter tape (D-tape) establishment cutting felling Global Positioning Satellite hypsometer limbing logging removal cuttings seed-tree cutting selection cutting shelterwood cutting silviculture skidding topographic maps topographic surveys triangulation