Students will know how to analyze and interpret samples.

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1 Environmental Service Systems AG3 and AG4 Essential Questions: 1. How do policies and regulations impact environmental service systems? 2. How do scientific principles apply to environmental service systems? 3. What is the relationship between energy systems and environmental service systems? 4. How are tools, equipment, machinery and technology used to accomplish tasks in environmental service 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, shelter wood 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. board feet bolts cords cruising cubic feet diameter breast height (DBH) linear foot logs lumber 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. data collection and analysis can determine system health and steer the direction of management Students will be able to identify sample types and sampling techniques, explain the importance of unbiased sampling and collect samples. (Aquatics) (Forestry) (Range Management) (Soils) (IPM) determine the appropriate sampling techniques needed to generate statistical analysis data, and prepare valid chemical laboratory samples according to instructions.

2 merchantable height monuments pulpwood sample plot scaling sections townships volume decisions. (Aquatics) (Forestry) (Soils) (IPM) analyze and interpret results of sample measurements. (Aquatics) (Forestry) (Range Management) (Soils) (IPM) 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. (Aquatics) (Forestry) (Range Management) (Soils) (IPM) (Energy Sources) calibrate and use laboratory and field equipment and instruments according to standard operating procedures. (Aquatics) (Forestry) (Range Management) (Soils) (IPM) (Energy Sources) multi-part environmental service project and ESS.02: The student will assess the impact of policies and regulations on environmental Prior Background Knowledge Students will know Students will understand that Students will be able to

3 how to interpret laws affecting environmental 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. laws and regulations that govern how land can be used vary from state to state and community to community. landowners can decide how their private land will be used, within the limits of federal, state and local laws. In addition, their decisions often are influenced by government programs and incentives identify laws associated with environmental service systems. (Human Use of NR) (Aquatics) (Forestry) (Soils) (IPM) (Energy Sources) identify the purposes of laws associated with environmental service systems. (Human Use of NR) (Aquatics) (Forestry) (Soils) (IPM) (Wetlands) abide by the specific laws pertaining to environmental service systems. (Human Use of NR) (Aquatics) (Forestry) (Soils) (IPM) (Wetlands) (Public and Municipal Water Use) multi-part policies and regulations project and ESS.03: The student will apply scientific principles to environmental Prior Background Knowledge Students will know Students will understand that how to apply meteorology we can benefit from natural principles to environmental resources without destroying them. how to apply soil science forests are a valuable principles to environmental resource; improve water quality by reducing soil Students will be able to identify the five factors in soil formation. (soils) explain how meteorological conditions influence water quality. (Aquatics) (Wetlands)

4 how to apply hydrology principles to environmental how to apply best management techniques associated with the properties, classifications and functions of wetlands. how to apply chemistry principles to environmental how to apply microbiology principles to environmental carrying capacity climax community ecosystem grazing capacity natural interruptions overgrazing pioneer species prescribed grazing stocking rate succession 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, wild land recreation, open space, and natural beauty. monitor Water quality and accurately record and document the data. (Aquatics) (Wetlands) explain the earth s balance of energy. (Energy Sources) explain the basics of the greenhouse effect and describe how the greenhouse effect alters the earth s balance of energy. (Aquatics) (wetlands) (forestry) identify the physical qualities of the soil that determine its use for environmental service systems. (soils) conduct tests of soil, water, natural resources to determine its use for environmental service systems. (Aquatics) (Wetlands) (Forestry) (Soils) identify land uses, capability factors and land capability classes. (Soils) (Forestry) (range management) (wetlands) (Structural Plans & Building Codes) use a soil survey to determine the land capability classes for

5 different parcels of land in an area. (Soils) (Forestry) (range management) (wetlands) (Structural Plans & Building Codes) identify environmental hazards associated with groundwater supplies. (Aquatics) (Public & Municipal Water Use) (wetlands) describe precautions taken to prevent/reduce contamination of groundwater supplies. (Aquatics) (Public & Municipal Water Use) (wetlands) (Managing Insects) (Animal Facilities and Equipment) test and document the quality of groundwater supplies. (Aquatics) (Public & Municipal Water Use) (wetlands) (Managing Insects) (Animal Facilities and Equipment) explain basic chemistry principles. (Aquatics) (Soils) (Safety and Sanitation of Food) (Processing Food Products) (Waste Management) (Harvest, Handle, & Store Crops) distinguish the

6 characteristics of inorganic and organic compounds as they relate to environmental service systems. (Soils) multi-part scientific principles project and ESS.04: The student will operate environmental service 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 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. Agednet.com NR019 NR024 Students will understand that 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 nonpoint source. Students will be able to identify types of pollution and distinguish between point source and nonpoint source pollution. (Animal Facilities and Equipment) (Production Environmental Factors) (Public and Municipal Water Use) (Wetlands) (Human use of Natural Resources) (waste management and give examples of how industrial and nonindustrial pollution has damaged the environment. (Animal Facilities and Equipment) (Production Environmental Factors) (public and Municipal Water Use) (Wetlands) (Human use of Natural Resources) (waste Management and

7 groundwater inorganic waste non-point pollution organic waste point source pollution radon surface water thermal pollution water sheds describe ways in which pollution can be managed and prevented. (Animal Facilities and Equipment) (Production Environmental Factors) (public and Municipal Water Use) (Wetlands) (Human use of Natural Resources) (waste management and describe different types of solid waste. (Animal Facilities and Equipment) (Production Environmental Factors) (Human use of Natural Resources) (waste management and discuss practical management options for treating solid waste. (Animal Facilities and Equipment) (Production Environmental Factors) (Human use of Natural Resources) (waste management and identify characteristics of solid waste treatment and recognize the byproducts of solid waste treatment. (Animal Facilities and Equipment) (Production Environmental Factors)

8 (Human use of Natural Resources) (Waste Management and define and diagram the steps in wastewater treatment. (Animal Facilities and Equipment) (Production Environmental Factors) (Human use of Natural Resources) (Waste Management and multi-part environmental service project and ESS.05: The student will examine the relationships between energy sources and environmental Prior Background Knowledge Students will know how to compare and contrast the impact of conventional and alternative energy sources on the environment. alternative energy coal energy star hydropower natural gas nuclear oil renewable energy Students will understand that light, heat, sound, motion and chemical changes are all forms of energy. energy is defined as the capacity to do work or the ability to move an object or available power. renewable energy sources are naturally replenishing. Students will be able to identify conventional energy sources and list conservation measures to reduce energy consumption. (Energy Sources) (electrical systems) (structural plans and building codes) identify advantages and disadvantages to conventional energy sources. (Energy Sources) (electrical systems) (Human use of natural resources) identify alternative energy sources. (Energy Sources)

9 (electrical systems) (Human use of natural resources) identify advantages and disadvantages to alternative energy sources. (Energy Sources) (electrical systems) (Human use of natural resources) evaluate the impact of alternative energy sources on the environment. (Energy Sources) (electrical systems) (Human use of natural resources) multi-part energy source and environmental service system project and 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 bearing Biltmore stick Students will understand that 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. Students will be able to demonstrate proper use and maintenance of hand tools. (energy sources) (Forestry) (Range Management) (Soils) (Technological and mathematical mapping) (Cartographic skills (measuring and survey natural resources) (Equipment Service) (Hand tools and Power Tools) (Hydraulic and pneumatic systems)

10 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 shelter wood cutting silviculture skidding topographic maps topographic surveys triangulation individuals can locate natural resources using a land survey and geographic coordinate system. multi-part tool and technology project and