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Date First half of Septem ber Unit 1. Introduction to Environmental Science Foundational Concepts a. Process of Science/Scientific Inquiry b. Themes of Environmental Science c. Importance of Environmental Literacy Learning Targets (I Can…) 1. Design and implement a scientific investigation 2. Identify and manipulate variables in an experiment 3. Analyze and draw conclusions from data 4. Demonstrate appropriate lab safety techniques 1. List the themes of Environmental Science 2. Connect themes to course content (ongoing) 1. Explain why protecting the environment is important (ongoing) 2. Analyze how my actions could impact the environment and other living organisms Second half of Sept. 2. Earth Systems and Resources a. Earth Science Concepts (I.A) b. The Atmosphere (I.B) 1. List identifying characteristics about each major geologic time period 2. Describe the mechanics of plate tectonics. 3. Identify the types of borders between tectonic plates and the formations/events that happen at those borders 4. Connect plate tectonic activities to events in the geologic time scale. 5. Explain the processes that result in seasons 6. Describe the relationship between solar intensity and latitude 1. Describe the composition and structure of the atmosphere 2. Differentiate between weather and climate 3. Explain environmental impacts of the Coriolis Effect. c. Natural Biogeochemical Cycles (II.E) 4. Write about the interactions between the atmosphere and ocean.1. Describe the cycles of carbon, nitrogen, phosphorus, sulfur, and water2. Explain how humans impact each biogeochemical cycle3. Illustrate how biogeochemical cycles demonstrate the Law of Conservation of Matter October into first hald of Nov. 3. The Living World a. Ecosystem Structure (II.A) b. Energy Flow (II.B) c. Ecosystem Diversity (II.C) d. Natural Ecosystem 1. Distinguish between organism, population, species, community, ecosystem, biome, and biosphere 2. Provide examples of different ecological niches that populations can have in an ecosystem 3. Act out different types of interactions among species 4. Contrast major terrestrial and aquatic biomes 1. Describe how energy from the sun is captured and transformed on earth 2. Diagram the flow of energy 1. Differentiate between the different types of biodiversity 2. Classify biomes from high-low biodiversity 3. Discuss survival of the fittest and evolution by natural selection 4. Present an explanation of different ecosystem services 1. Predict how climate shifts may impact an Change (II.D)e. Loss of Biodiversity (VII.C) ecosystem2. Describe possible effects of species moving into or out of an ecosystem3. Explain the process of ecological succession and the different communities that result1. Describe different ways biodiversity is reducedm2. Provide examples of how to maintain biodiversity through conservation3. Paraphrase major laws and treaties designed to protect biodiversity Second hald of Nov. 4. Population a. Population Biology Concepts (III.A) b. Human Population (III.B) 1. Interpret effects of the dynamics of species populations 2. Provide examples of different reproductive and survival strategies that organisms have evolved over time 1. Describe the changes in human population growth throughout history 2. Interpret population statistics using demographic vocabulary 3. Use case studies to examine different methods of sustainable population sizes 4. Evaluate impacts of population growth Dec. January 5. Land and Water Resources a. Global Water Resources and Use (I.C) 1. Differentiate between organisms in saltwater and freshwater ecosystems2. Track global circulations of ocean currents3. Describe effects of ocean circulation4. Provide examples and relative amounts of water used for agricultural, industrial, and domestic purposes b. Soil and Soil Dynamics (I.D) 5. Analyze causes and effects of global water problems 6. Outline a list of water conservation strategies 1. Follow the path of a particle through the rock cycle 2. Describe process that form and break down rocks 3. Compare compositions of different soil types 4. Experiment with different physical and chemical properties of soil 5. Examine erosion and other soil problems. 6. Describe methods of soil conservation and their impact on ecosystems and agriculture Midterm January February- 6. Land and Water Use a. Agriculture (IV.A)b. Forestry (IV.B) 1. Break down human nutritional requirements2. Analyze costs and benefits of agricultural strategies developed to feed a growing human population3. Evaluate causes and effects of deforestation4. Compare and contrast different irrigation strategies5. Construct a model farm using sustainable agriculture strategies6. Compare and contrast pest management strategies7. Summarize relevant laws regarding the use of pesticides1. Discuss the pros and cons of tree plantations2. Explain the benefits of old growth forests3. Analyze the benefits of forest fires c. Rangelands (IV.C)d. Mining (IV.E)e. Fishing (IV.F) 4. Describe different forest management practices5. Create a travel flyer to a national forest1. Discuss the value of rangelands2. Analyze problems that face rangelands3. Describe rangeland management4. Summarize laws and regulations directing rangeland management1. Describe how minerals form2. Compare different mineral extraction processes3. Identify major global reserves of minerals4. Summarize relevant laws and treaties regarding mineral extraction1. Compare different fishing techniques2. Analyze potential problems of overfishing3. Describe the mechanism, pros, and cons of aquaculture4. Summarize relevant laws and treaties regarding fishing March- 7. Land Development a. Other Land Use (IV.D) b. Global Economics (IV.G) March 8. Energy Resources and Consumption a. Energy Concepts (V.A) b. Energy Consumption (V.B) c. Fossil Fuel Resources and Use (V.C) 1. Support the land site choice for a new structure 2. Describe environmental impacts of suburban sprawl and urbanization 3. Analyze the ecosystem impact of different transportation infrastructures-federal highway systems, canals and channels, roadless areas, etc; 4. Discuss how public and federal lands are managed 5. Describe types of federal and public landswilderness areas, national parks, wildlife refuges, forests, wetlands, etc;6. Analyze use of land conservation options- preservation, remediation, mitigation, restoration1. Analyze environmental impacts ofglobalization2. Provide examples of Tragedy of the Commons3. Describe the role of the World Bank in international affairs and its impact on local ecosystems4. Summarize relevant laws and treaties regarding global economics 1. List different forms of energy 2. Describe the relationship between work, energy, and power 3. Use appropriate units when describing energy 4. Describe the Laws of Thermodynamics 1. Diagram the history of energy consumption 2. Analyze current global energy use 3. Outline future energy needs 1. Describe the process of coal, oil, and natural gas formation 2. Compare extraction/purification methods for fossil fuels 3. Identify locations of major reserves and global demand 4. Analyze advantages/disadvantages of d. Nuclear Energy (V.D)e. Hydroelectric Power (V.E)f. Energy Conservation (V.F)g. Renewable Energy (V.G) April - 9. Pollution a. Pollution Types (VI.A) sources1. Explain the processes of nuclear fission and nuclear fusion2. Describe how nuclear energy is use to produce electricity3. Compare types of nuclear reactors4. Examine environmental advantages/disadvantages5. Interpret safety issues with nuclear powerreactor safety, radiation and human health, radioactive wastes, etc;1. Discuss the mechanism of dams2. Analyze impact of dams on ecosystems- silting, flooding, thermal changes, salmon, recreational use, etc;3. List flood control strategies1. Provide examples of efforts to increase energy efficiency2. Summarize regulations and standards related to fuel economy of motor vehicles3. Defend various energy conservation efforts- hybrid electric vehicles, mass transit, etc;1. Compare environmental advantages/disadvantages of different types of renewable energy sourcessolar energy, solar electricity, hydrogen fuel cells, biomass, wind energy, small-scale hydroelectric, ocean waves and tidal energy, and geothermal energy April April 10. Impacts of Pollution i. Air Pollutionii. Noise Pollutioniii. Water Pollutioniv. Solid Waste 1. Identify sources-primary and secondary2. Identify major air pollutants3. Use appropriate measurement units4. Differentiate between different types of smog and how they are formed5. Identify causes and effects of acid deposition6. Provide examples of heat islands and temperature inversions and describe their effects7. Describe remediation and reduction strategies8. Summarize the Clean Air Act and other relevant laws1. Identify sources of noise pollution2. Describe effects of noise pollution3. Identify measures put in place to control noise pollution1. Identify types of water pollution2. Identify sources of water pollution3. Describe causes and effects of water pollution4. Outline measures used to maintain water quality-water purification, sewage treatment/septic systems, etc;5. Summarize the Clean Water Act and other relevant laws1. Identify types of solid waste2. Describe disposal of solid waste3. Explain efforts to reduce solid waste a. Impacts on the Environment and Human Health (VI.B)b. Economic Impacts (VI.C) 1. Describe the components of environmental risk analyses2. Differentiate between acute and chronic health effects3. Explain dose-response relationships4. Create a PSA on the impacts of pollution on human health5. Identify types of hazardous waste6. Describe the treatment/disposal/cleanup of hazardous waste7. Explain biomagnification and give examples8. Summarize laws relevant to hazardous chemicals in the environment1. Examine a costbenefit analysis example2. Provide examples of when a cost-benefit analysis would be useful3. Identify externalities of pollution4. Identify examples of marginal social cost of pollution5. Predict the economic impact of a more sustainable society6. Execute a project to make the school more sustainable (ongoing) 11. Global Change a. Stratospheric Ozone (VII.A) b. Global Warming (VII.B) 1. Describe how stratospheric ozone forms 2. Explain the function of stratospheric ozone 3. Describe the causes and effects of ozone depletion 4. Compare strategies for reducing ozone depletion 5. Summarize relevant laws and treaties 1. Identify greenhouse gases 2. Paraphrase the greenhouse effect3. Explain the impacts and consequences of global warming4. Evaluate methods to reduce climate change5. Summarize relevant laws and treaties