Subject: Environmental Science

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1 Subject: Environmental 1 st 9 Weeks 9 Weeks Introduction to Ecology The Basics TLW: - Describe the various relationships within ecosystems. - Describe how energy moves through an ecosystem. - Compare the movement of energy and matter in an ecosystem. - Create models or illustrations showing the relationships between biotic and abiotic components of the biogeological cycle. - Identify different changes that may take place in an ecosystem. And recognize the difference between natural and man-made changes. - Be able to distinguish between deliberately and accidentally introduced species. - Identify species that are endangered or on the brink of extinction. 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 2c, 2d, 3a, 3c, 3d, 3e, 4a, 4b, 4c, 4d, 4e, 5a, 5c, 5d, 5e, 5f, 6a, 6b, 6c, 6d, 7a, 7c, 7d, 8a, 8c, 8d

2 GT Modifications: Subject: Environmental Weeks The Atmosphere Is the Sky Falling TLW: - Identify the components of the atmosphere that are essential for life as we know it. - Identify the components of the atmosphere that affect weather. - Explain how geographic location affects local weather patterns. - Distinguish b/t weather and climate. - Identify greenhouse gasses and explain how they cause the Greenhouse Effect. - Identify human activities that increase greenhouse gas emissions. - List actions that humans can do to decrease the buildup of greenhouse gasses. - Identify various types of pollutants. - Identify processes through which pollutants enter the atmosphere. - List and explain the possible dangers associated with continued pollution. - Evaluate the risks and benefits of recycling materials. 1a, 2a, 2b, 2c, 2d, 3a, 3b, 3c, 3d, 3e, 4b, 4c, 4d, 4e, 5c, 5d, 5e, 5f, 6c, 6d, 7c, 7d, 8a, 8b, 8c, 8d

3 GT Modifications: Subject: Environmental Weeks Food for the Table Changes through and Technology TLW Discuss and explain the changes of humans from a society of hunters to one dependent on agriculture. - Explain the relationships b/t agriculture and the soil. - Explain how the development of technology has changed natural ecosystems. - Describe the formation of soil. - Identify the four types of soil erosion. - Describe conservation practices. - Explain how human population growth affects natural resources. - Identify pros and cons of using pesticides.

4 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 2c, 2d, 3b, 3c, 3d, 3e, 4b, 4c, 4d, 5a, 5b, 5c, 5d, 5e, 5f, 6c, 6d, 7a, 7b, 7c, 7d, 8a GT Modifications: Subject: Environmental Weeks 18-21

5 Water as an Ecosystem A study of Aquatic Life TLW Classify the different types of aquatic environments. - Draw an aquatic food web. - Identify the importance of plants in an aquatic ecosystem. - Recognize chemical and physical factors the affect aquatic ecosystems. - Discuss the effects of changing the normal flow of aquatic ecosystems. - Identify the different types of wetlands. - List valuable functions that wetlands may have for humans and wildlife. - List pros and cons of damming up rivers. 1b, 2a, 2b, 2c, 2d, 3c, 3d, 3e, 4a, 4b, 4c, 4d, 4e, 5a, 5b, 5c, 5d, 5e, 5f, 6d, 7d, 8a, 8c, 8d GT Modifications:

6 Subject: Environmental Weeks Water for the People TLW Investigate conditions that make water a suitable habitat for aquatic organisms. - Examine changes that occur as human activities alter the ecosystems. - Identify processes that protect and harm our groundwater supply. - List the different types of natural and manmade pollutants. - Describe the purification process used to make water usable again. - Explain why so little of the earth s water is usable. 1b, 2b, 2c, 2d, 3a, 3b, 3c, 3d, 3e, 4b, 4c, 4d, 5a, 5b, 5c, 5d, 5e, 5f, 7c, 7d, 8a GT Modifications:

7 Subject: Environmental Weeks Energy Past, Present, and Future TLW Compare the amount and forms of energy. - State the two laws that govern energy. - Classify energy as renewable or nonrenewable. - List advantages and disadvantages of fossil fuels. - Identify alternative fuel sources. - Discuss the effects of pollutants caused by the use of fossil fuels. 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 2c, 2d, 3a, 3b, 3c, 3d, 3e, 4b, 4c, 5c, 5d, 5e, 5f, 6a, 6c, 6d, 7c, 8a

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