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Environmental Science Curriculum Guide Grades 10-12 |
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Objectives |
Core Curr. |
Instructional |
Assessment |
Resources |
GEPA |
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1st Marking Period - Basic Ecological Principles - Terrestrial Biomes |
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2nd Marking Period - Aquatic Biomes - Human Populations |
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3rd Marking Period - Soil, Air and Water |
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4th Marking Period - Energy Resources - Human Impact |
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| PART I - BASIC ECOLOGICAL PRINCIPLES | A. Planet Earth |
Environmental Science: Ecology and Human Impact, Addison-Wesley The Way the World Works, R. Nebel How the Environment Works, P. Gralla |
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| · Identify Earth’s position in the Solar System. | 5.11 | Label solar system diagram |
Completed diagram Earth Science - space probes |
Text | R. II |
| · Describe characteristics of Earth that make life possible. | 5.6 | Class discussion | Teacher observation | Text | R. II |
| · Distinguish between the layers of the Earth and describe how each layer affects the others. | 5.10 |
Class discussion Process Skills Worksheet 1.B "Making Observations" |
Teacher observation Completed worksheet |
Skills worksheets | R. II |
| · Identify each basic type of rock found in the lithosphere and contrast them on the basis of how each type is formed. | 5.10 | Examine rock specimens | Written report | Text Health Earth Science |
W. I |
| · Demonstrate knowledge of proper laboratory safety guidelines. | 5.2 | Review laboratory safety rules | Quiz | Text | R. II |
| · Describe the composition and layers of the atmosphere. |
5.2 5.10 |
Lab - Percentage of oxygen in Air Special Education: - Peer tutor, cooperative learning, tape readings, verbal vs. written consistent format for labs. |
Laboratory report Social Studies - Prevailing winds and trade routes; Language/Vocab.- Greek roots of names of atmospheric layers |
Text (Activity 1.2) | M. IV |
| · Explain how organisms are dependent on the biosphere for their needs and are affected by changes in the biosphere. | 5.12 | Class discussion | Quiz | Text | R. II |
| B. Scientific Method and Processes | |||||
| · Demonstrate that environmental changes can be measured and interpreted mathematically. |
5.1 5.2 5.5 5.10 |
Lab - Stream discharge |
Laboratory report Mathematics - graphing of two sets of data |
Text (Activity 1.1) | M. IV |
| · Demonstrate knowledge of the steps of the scientific method by applying it to a particular problem. | 5.2 | Student devises a possible experiment | Written outline of experiment | Text | R. IV |
| · Demonstrate ability to collect, organize and analyze data. |
5.2 5.5 |
Process Skills Worksheet 12.B "Collecting and Organizing Data" |
Completed worksheet Mathematics - data tables and charts |
Skills worksheets | M. IV |
| · Gain an appreciation of what scientists do on a daily basis. |
5.2 5.3 |
Video - "To do science is to know science - my life as a
scientist" Special Education: - Peer tutor, cooperative learning, guided outline, highlighted worksheet, graphic organizers. |
Video summary | Video | W. I |
| · Show how environmental science draws on both scientific and non-scientific disciplines. | 5.12 | Class discussion | Teacher observation | Text | R. II |
| · Identify and distinguish between abiotic and biotic factors in the environment. | 5.12 | Class discussion | Quiz | Text | R. II |
| · Evaluate a hypothesis. | 5.2 |
Lab - "How is a hypothesis tested?" Special Education: - Peer tutors, cooperative learning, guided lab report, outline notes. |
Laboratory report | Text (Activity 2.2) | W. I |
| C. Environmental Changes | |||||
| · Able to explain the theory of plate tectonics. |
5.1 5.10 |
Class discussion Geography Connections Activity 18 |
Completed worksheet | Geography Connections | R. II |
| · Describe how the processes of weathering and erosion have changed the Earth’s surface over time. |
5.1 5.10 |
Class discussion Special Education: - Peer tutor, highlight worksheet, guided lab report, diagrams. |
Quiz | Text | R. II |
| · Explain how organism’s need for water, food, energy and living space dictate whether an area can support life. |
5.2 5.6 5.12 |
Class discussion Lab - "Environmental needs of land isopods" |
Laboratory report Health - daily needs of the human body |
Text (Activity 3.1)
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M. III |
| · Describe the structure of an ecosystem and explain how the various components affect each other. |
5.1 5.6 5.12 |
Class discussion Special Education: - Peer tutor, highlight worksheet, guided lab report, diagrams. |
Quiz | Text | R. II |
| D. Ecological Interactions | |||||
| · Identify the roles of producers, consumers and decomposers and describe the concept of trophic level. | 5.6 | Students will list living things and identify food sources of each | Student report | Text | W. I |
| · Compare and contrast food chains and food webs and explain how changes in one population affects the rest of the system. |
5.1 5.6 |
Class discussion Student will construct a food web |
Quiz | Text | R. IV |
| · Identify how energy moves through an ecosystem and describe how this is represented by an energy pyramid. |
5.9 5.12 |
Class discussion Process Skills Worksheet 4.B "Analyzing Processes and Sequencing" Special Education: - Peer tutor, verbal responses, computer generated report. |
Completed worksheet | Text Skills worksheets |
R. II |
| E. Chemical Cycles | |||||
| · Trace the path of a water molecule through the environment. |
5.1 5.8 5.9 |
Student will diagram the water cycle |
Completed diagram Biology - role of plant transpiration in water cycle |
Text | R. II |
| · Demonstrate the role of plants in the water cycle. |
5.1, 5.2, 5.6, 5.8, 5.9 |
Lab - "Plants and the water cycle" |
Laboratory report
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Text (Activity 4.1) | W. I |
| · Describe how carbon, nitrogen and phosphorus are recycled through the environment. |
5.1 5.8 |
Class discussion Lab - The Carbon Cycle Special Education: - Peer tutor, computer biology program, guided lab report. |
Laboratory report |
Text Lab manual |
R. II |
| F. Niches | |||||
| · Describe the concept of niche and explain how a species’ niche is defined by its interactions with its environment. | 5.1 | Class discussion | Teacher observation | Text | R. II |
| · Distinguish between a species’ fundamental niche and its realized niche. | 5.12 | Class discussion | Quiz | Text |
R. II R. III |
| · Describe convergent evolution and coevolution and relate each to the concept of niche. |
5.7 5.12 |
Lab - "Modeling evolution" | Laboratory report | Lab manual Text |
R. II W. I |
| · Explain the main points of Darwin’s theory of natural selection. |
5.3 5.7 |
Class discussion Special Education: - Peer tutor, cooperative learning, guided lab report. |
Quiz | Text | R. II |
| G. Ecosystem Balance | |||||
| · Explain how populations grow and what factors limit such growth. |
5.1 5.12 |
Class discussion Lab - "Yeast population density" Special Education: - Peer tutor, cooperative learning, tape record readings, word processor. |
Laboratory report History - Matthus’ effect on Darwin |
Text (Activity 5.1) |
R. II W. I |
| · Explain the relationship between the population sizes of predator and prey. |
5.1 5.12 |
Class discussion Lab - "Predator/prey interaction" |
Laboratory report | Lab manual Text |
W. I |
| · Compare and contrast the various types of symbiotic relationships. |
5.1 5.12 |
Class discussion | Quiz | Text | R. II |
| · Describe the process of primary and secondary succession. |
5.1 5.12 |
Students will try to find examples of succession in the area | Student report | Text | R. II |
| · Explain how island succession can lead to the development of many new species. | 5.7 |
Class discussion Special Education: - Peer tutor, cooperative learning, tape record readings, word processor. |
Teacher observation | Text | R. II |
| PART II - BIOMES | A. Desert and Tundra Biomes | ||||
| · Name the eight major biomes and identify them on a map. |
5.1 5.10 |
Map exercise | Student report | Text | R. IV |
| · Describe the characteristics of deserts, how they form and explain how desert organisms are adapted to life in the desert. |
5.6 5.7 5.12 |
Class discussion Special Education: - Peer tutor, cooperative learning, computer assistance, guided reports, graphic organizers. |
Quiz | Text | R. II |
| · Construct climatograms and show how each biome has a characteristic pattern. |
5.1, 5.2 5.5, 5.10 |
Lab - "Climatograms" | Laboratory report | Text (Activity 7.1) |
M. III W. I |
| · Describe the tundra and explain why it is a fragile ecosystem. |
5.6 5.7 5.12 |
Class discussion | Teacher observation | Text | R. II |
| B. Grassland Biomes | |||||
| · Compare steppes, prairies and savannas and give the characteristics of each biome. |
5.6 5.7 |
Class discussion Process skills worksheet 8.B "Concept mapping" |
Quiz Completed worksheet |
Text Skills worksheets |
R. II |
| · Give examples of organisms native to each grassland biome. |
5.6 5.7 |
Class discussion Special Education: - Peer tutor, cooperative learning, computer assistance, guided reports, graphic organizers. |
Quiz |
Text
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R. II |
| C. Forest Biomes | |||||
| · Compare coniferous, deciduous and tropical rain forests and give examples of each biome. |
5.6 5.7 |
Class discussion Process skills worksheet 9.A "Asking questions" |
Completed worksheet Biology - Chlorophyll and the changing of leaves in the fall |
Skills worksheets Text |
R. IV |
| · Describe the diversity of living things in the rain forest. |
5.6 5.7 |
Video - "The Tropical Rain Forest" Special Education: - Peer tutor, cooperative learning, tape discussion, highlight worksheet, breakdown, guided video summary. |
Video summary | Video (National Geographic) | R. II |
| D. Aquatic Biomes | |||||
| · Explain how salinity, depth and amount of sunlight characterize the various types of aquatic biomes. |
5.1 5.8 |
Class discussion Demonstration - how the amount of dissolved salt and other solids affect the environment |
Test
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Text | R. II |
| · Distinguish between the various types of standing - water ecosystems. |
5.1 5.12 |
Class discussion | Quiz | Text | R. II |
| · Examine pond water and identify each organism as either phytoplankton or zoo plankton. |
5.2 5.6 5.7 |
Students will examine pond water samples under the microscope | Laboratory report | Text |
W. I M. IV |
| · Explain how abiotic factors such as gravity, erosion and sedimentation affect flowing-water ecosystems. |
5.1 5.12 |
Class discussion Demonstration - "Deposition of sediments in a meandering stream" |
Laboratory report | Text (Activity 10.1) | W. I |
| · Locate the major ocean zones and give characteristics of each zone. |
5.1 5.7 5.10 |
Class discussion | Quiz | Text | R. II |
| · Describe the organisms found in a coral reef. |
5.6 5.7 |
Video - "Jewels of the Caribbean Sea" Special Education: - Peer tutor, cooperative learning, guided lab reports, tape readings. |
Video Summary Health - medicines from coral reef organisms |
Video (National Geographic) Text |
W. I R. II |
| · Describe organisms found in the open ocean. |
5.6 5.7 |
Video - "Ocean Drifters" | Video summary | Video (National Geographic) |
W. I R. II |
| · Explain the processes that contribute to the formation of intertidal habitats. |
5.6 5.7 |
Class discussion | Quiz |
Text
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R. II |
| · Determine the salinity level necessary for brine shrimp to hatch and survive. |
5.1, 5.2 5.6, 5.7 5.12 |
Lab - "Saltwater concentration and brine shrimp survival" | Laboratory report | Text (Activity 11.1) |
W. I, M. I M. III M. IV |
| · Determine how the metabolic rate of clams is affected by water temperature. |
5.2 5.7 |
Lab - "Metabolic rate of clams" Special Education: - Guided video summary, peer tutor, computer lab report, highlight important facts. |
Laboratory report | Text (Activity 11.2) | M. IV |
| · Describe how Earth is a closed system with respect to matter and an open system with respect to energy. |
5.1 5.9 |
Class discussion | Quiz | Text | R. II |
| · State and explain the Gaia hypothesis of James Lovelock. |
5.1 5.3 |
Class discussion Study skills worksheet 12.A Special Education: - Peer tutors, cooperative learning, guided practice, highlight worksheet. |
Completed worksheet | Skills worksheet | R. III |
| PART III - HUMAN POPULATIONS | A. Societies | ||||
| · Contrast hunter-gatherer, agricultural and industrial societies and state the characteristics of each type of society. | 5.12 | Class discussion | Quiz | Text | R. II |
| · Contrast the frontier ethic with the sustainable development ethic and describe how each world-view serves to guide actions. |
5.2 5.12 |
Students will write for and against each world-view; Option-oral presentations |
Student report Social Studies - contrast western civilization’s view of the earth with that of Native American Culture- Gulf War |
Text |
W. I R. III |
| · Explain the difference between renewable and non-renewable resources. | 5.12 | Class discussion | Teacher observation | Text | R. II |
| · Demonstrate that resources can become exhausted. |
5.2
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Lab - "A nonrenewable resource" Special Education: - Peer tutors, cooperative learning, tape record report, computer report, tape readings. |
Laboratory report | Text (Activity 12.1) |
M. I M. III |
| B. Historical Perspective | |||||
| · Explain how the human population has grown over time. | 5.12 |
Class discussion Special Education: - Peer tutors, cooperative learning, organize quiz and test to be readable. |
Quiz | Text | R. II |
| · Describe how the Agricultural and Industrial Revolutions affected the growth of human populations. |
5.4 5.12 |
Class discussion |
Quiz History - Agricultural Revolution - Industrial Revolution |
Text | R. II |
| · Describe the effects of disease, famine and war on human population growth. | 5.12 | Class discussion |
Test History - Bubonic Plague - Irish Potato Famine |
Text | R. II |
| C. Measuring Population Growth | |||||
| · Compare and contrast population growth patterns in developing and industrialized nations. | 5.12 | Class discussion |
Quiz Social Studies - compare standards of living in developed and developing countries |
Text
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R. II |
| · Explain how over population harms the environment. | 5.12 | "How over population harms the environment" reading assignment | Student summary | Text |
W. I R. III |
| · Calculate growth rate by subtracting the crude death rate from the crude birth rate and calculate doubling time for selected countries. |
5.5 5.12 |
"CBR-CDR" table Special Education: - Peer tutors, cooperative learning, organize quiz and test to be readable. |
Completed calculations | Text |
M. I M. III |
| · Interpret population profile and utilize them to make predictions about future population growth. |
5.5 5.12 |
"Population Dynamics" worksheet |
Completed worksheet Mathematics - population profiles as bar graphs |
Text Geography Connections |
M. IV |
| · Measure population density and describe the effects of overcrowding. |
5.5 5.12 |
Lab "Population density" |
Laboratory report Mathematics - calculate population density p.d. = # of people/area (m2) |
Text (Activity 13.2) |
M. II M. III M. IV |
| D. Feeding the Human Population | |||||
| · List the major groups of nutrients and describe the effects of malnutrition. | 5.6 |
Class discussion Study skill worksheet 14.A "Classifying and organizing" |
Completed worksheet Health - nutrition and diet |
Skills worksheets | R. IV |
| · Describe how economics affect food production. | 5.6 | Class discussion | Quiz | Text | R. II |
| · Describe the basic components of sustainable agriculture and give advantages of each component. |
5.6 5.12 |
Class discussion Special Education: - Peer tutors, cooperative learning, organize quiz and test to be readable. |
Quiz | Text | R. II |
| PART IV - SOIL, AIR & WATER | A. Minerals | ||||
| · Describe minerals in terms of their characteristics and uses. |
5.8 5.12 |
Class discussion and examination of specimens |
Student summary Earth Science - mineral characteristics |
Text Health Earth Science |
R. II |
| · Distinguish between metals and non-metals and explain how unequal distribution worldwide leads to international trade. | 5.8 |
Class discussion Activity 19 "Mineral Resources" |
Quiz Completed worksheet |
Text Geography Connections |
R. II |
| · Describe the various methods of mineral extraction and state advantages and disadvantages of each method |
5.4 5.12 |
Class discussion Study skills worksheet 18.A |
Quiz Completed worksheet |
Text Skills worksheets |
R. II |
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· Explain how recycling, substitution and reuse help to conserve limited mineral resources. |
5.12 | Class discussion | Quiz | Text | R. II |
| B. Soil | |||||
| · Describe the processes involved in soil formation. |
5.1 5.12 |
Class discussion | Quiz | Text | R. II |
| · Distinguish between the various types of soil and describe how particle size relates to soil properties. |
5.1 5.12 |
Student will examine soil samples | Student report | Text | R. II |
| · Identify causes of soil mismanagement and describe potential negative effects of such mismanagement. |
5.3 5.12 |
"Issues" no. 11 - "Should traditional chemical
pesticides be banned?" Study skill worksheet 24.A "Reading for facts and details" (topic-Rachel Carson) |
Completed worksheets | Issues and Case Studies Skills worksheets |
W. I R. III |
| · Examine soil organisms and identify possible indicators that organisms are present. |
5.7 5.12 |
Lab - "Looking for life in the soil" | Laboratory report | Text (Activity 18.1) |
W. I M. II M. IV |
| · Describe several methods of soil conservation. |
5.12
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Class discussion Special Education: - Peer tutors, record readings, guided reports/ worksheets. |
Quiz | Text | R. II |
| C. Land Pollution | |||||
| · Describe the problem of waste disposal and explain how recycling would reduce the need for landfill space. | 5.12 |
Class discussion Video "Time and time again" |
Quiz Video Summary |
Text |
R. II W. I |
| · Classify hazardous wastes and describe the characteristics of each type. |
5.4 5.12 |
Class discussion Activity 20 - "Hazardous Waste Disposal" |
Quiz Completed worksheet |
Text Geography Connections |
R. II M. I M. III |
| · Investigate what hazardous materials are found around home and school. |
5.2 5.12 |
Lab - "Hazardous Wastes Survey" | Laboratory report | Laboratory manual | W. I |
| · Describe the major aspects of the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation and Liability Act of 1980 ("Super fund"). | 5.12 |
Class discussion Activity 21 - "Super fund Sites" Special Education: - Peer tutors, cooperative learning groups, record readings, guided quiz and lab, highlight worksheets. |
Completed worksheet | Geography Connections |
R. II M. I M. III |
| D.. Water | |||||
| · Explain why most of the Earth’s water is unused due to factors such as salinity, glaciers, etc. |
5.8 5.10 5.12 |
Class discussion | Quiz | Text | R. II |
| · Describe how much water is consumed by individuals on a daily basis. | 5.12 | Class discussion | Quiz | Text |
M. III R. II |
| · Describe the various methods of irrigation and give advantages and disadvantages of each method. |
5.8 5.12 |
Class discussion | Quiz | Text | R. II |
| · Distinguish between surface water and groundwater and describe how human activity can harm each source of freshwater. | 5.1 |
Class discussion Activity 22 "Groundwater depletion" |
Completed worksheet | Geography Connections | R. IV |
| · Explain the consequences of overdrawing groundwater. |
5.1 5.12 |
Class discussion Special Education: - Peer tutors, guided quizzes & questions, tape readings, highlight worksheets. |
Quiz | Text | R. II |
| · List the methods of removing salt from sea water and give advantages and disadvantages of each method. |
5.1 5.4 5.8 5.12 |
Class discussion Demonstration - "Desalinating Sea water" |
Laboratory report | Text (Activity 20.1) | W. I |
| · Describe the steps in the process of water purification. |
5.4
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Students will label, diagram and identify steps of a water treatment plant | Completed diagram | Text | R. II |
| · Define sewage and describe the steps involved in sewage treatment. |
5.4 5.12 |
Class discussion | Teacher observation | Text |
R. II
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| · Test water samples for dissolved oxygen and coliform bacteria as a method of evaluating water quality. |
5.1 5.2 5.4 |
Lab - "testing water quality" | Laboratory report | Laboratory manual |
M. I M. IV W. I |
| · Describe the most common types of water pollution and their sources. |
5.1 5.12 |
Class discussion | Quiz | Text | R. II |
| · Describe the sources and problems of eutrophication. |
5.1 5.6 |
Class discussion Special Education: - Tape readings, cooperative learning, peer tutors, outline notes, guided reports. |
Quiz | Text | R. II |
| · Demonstrate the effects of nutrients on algae growth. |
5.2 5.6 |
Lab - "Nutrients and algae growth" | Laboratory report | Text (Activity 21.1) |
M. II M. IV |
| · Explain the problems of radioactivity and thermal pollution. |
5.12
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Class discussion Special Education: - Peer tutor, tape readings, guided quizzes & labs. |
Quiz | Text |
R. II
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| E. Air Pollution | |||||
| · Distinguish between indoor and outdoor pollutants and list major sources and effects of each pollutant. | 5.12 | Class discussion | Quiz | Text | R. IV |
| · Explain what acid precipitation is, what causes it, and how it may be harmful to living things. |
5.10 5.12 |
Class discussion Lab 30 "Acid rain and seed growth" Activity 26 "Acid precipitation" |
Laboratory report |
Text Laboratory manual |
W. I M. III |
| · Describe the causes and consequences of ozone depletion. |
5.4 5.12 |
Class discussion Activity 25 - "Ozone depletion" Video - "The threatened sky" Special Education: - Tape readings, peer tutors, model activities, guided quiz & lab report. |
Video summary Mathematics - graphing/pie charts |
Geographic Connections | |
| · Explain the greenhouse effect, describe its causes and possible long term effects. | 5.12 |
Class discussion Lab - "Greenhouse model" |
Quiz Laboratory report |
Text (Activity 22.1) |
R. IV R. II |
| · Describe how natural processes and human efforts help control air pollution. |
5.4 5.12 |
Class discussion
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Quiz | Text | R. II |
| · Describe the problem of noise pollution. | 5.12 |
Class discussion Special Education: - Tape record readings, highlight facts, outline notes. |
Quiz | Text | R. II |
| PART V - ENERGY RESOURCES | A. Organic Fuels | ||||
| · List the stages of coal formation, giving characteristics of each stage. |
5.10 5.12 |
Class discussion | Quiz | Text | R. II |
| · Locate major coal deposits on a map of the United States. | 5.10 |
Map exercise Special Education: - Peer tutor, outline quiz, tape reading, model quiz. |
Quiz | Text | R. II |
| · Describe the characteristics of petroleum and natural gas and state how each is obtained and processed. | 5.10 | Class discussion |
Quiz
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Text | R. II |
| · Identify problems associated with the use of fossil fuels. | 5.12 | Lab - "Supply and demand of Crude Oil" |
Laboratory report
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Text (Activity 15.1) | M. IV |
| · Give examples of biomes fuels and give advantages of using such fuels. | 5.12 |
Class discussion Special Education: - Peer tutor, outline quiz, tape reading, model labs. |
Quiz | Text | R. II |
| B. Nuclear Fuels | |||||
| · Explain how unstable nuclei became stable by releasing radiation. |
5.8 5.9 |
Class discussion | Quiz | Text | R. II |
| · Diagram the structure and function of a nuclear reactor. |
5.4
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Diagram the components of a nuclear reactor | Completed diagram | Text |
R. II R. IV |
| · Define radioactive waste, explain the dangers that arise from it and state the problems involved in its safe disposal. |
5.4 5.9 5.12 |
Class discussion Lab - "Disposal of nuclear wastes" Special Education: - Peer tutor, cooperative learning, guided notes, reports & labs, computer program. |
Laboratory report | Text (Activity 16.1) |
W. I R. IV |
| C. Solar Energy | |||||
| · Distinguish between passive and active solar heating systems. |
5.4 5.12 |
Class discussion | Quiz | Text | R. II |
| · Demonstrate that materials differ in their ability to store solar energy. |
5.4 5.12 |
Lab - "Storing solar energy" | Laboratory report | Text (Activity 17.1) |
W. I R. IV |
| D. Alternative Energy Sources | |||||
| · Describe how moving water can be used to generate electricity and state both benefits and drawbacks of hydroelectric power. |
5.4 5.12 |
Class discussion | Quiz | Text |
R. II
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| · Describe and demonstrate how wind energy may be harnessed to produce electricity. |
5.4 5.12 |
Class discussion Lab - "Windmill design" |
Laboratory report | Text (Activity 17.2) |
W. I R. II |
| · State the possible uses of geothermal energy and nuclear fusion. | 5.4 |
Class discussion Special Education: - Peer tutors, tape readings, guided lab & quizzes. |
Quiz | Text | R. II |
| PART VI - HUMAN IMPACT | A. Habitat Destruction | ||||
| · Explain why periods of mass extinction have often been followed by periods of adoptive radiation. | 5.7 | Class discussion | Quiz | Text |
R. II M. IV |
| · Describe how human activities contribute to the extinction of species. | 5.12 |
Class discussion Student will research how certain species became extinct as a result of human activity |
Student report | Text |
W. I R. II |
| · Explain how habitat destruction and the introduction of alien species adversely affect native species. | 5.12 | Class discussion | Quiz | Text | R. II |
| · Explain the causes of deforestation and describe how societal needs play driving role in promoting destruction of the rain forest. | 5.12 |
Class discussion Students will research articles on tropical rain forest destruction and the efforts being made to save them Special Education: - Peer tutor, cooperative learning, tape readings, guided quizzes & reports, outline notes, computer research. |
Student report | Text |
W. I R. III R. IV |
| · Explain how biodiversity benefits humans in terms of providing new genetic material for food, crops, and potential new medicines and how loss of biodiversity threatens the health of the global ecosystem. | 5.12 | Class discussion | Quiz | Text |
R. IV R. II |
| · Describe the main provisions of the Endangered Species Act of 1973 and how they are applied. |
5.6 5.3 5.12 |
Class discussion Students will report on a species currently on the Endangered Species list |
Student report | Text | R. II |
| · Show how environmental factors affect an eagle population. |
5.6 5.12 |
Lab - "Modeling a bald eagle population" | Laboratory report | Text (Activity 23.1) |
W. I M. I M. IV |
| · Identify methods being used to preserve biodiversity. |
5.3 5.12 |
Class discussion Special Education: - Peer tutor, cooperative learning, tape readings, guided reports, highlight notes. |
Quiz | Text | R. II |
| B. Protecting the Environment | |||||
| · Describe the relationship between economics and human values, and how the interplay between them affects environmental policy. |
5.3
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Class discussion Students will write "pro" and "con" statements for environmental issues Student role-play |
Student report | Text |
W. I R. III |
| · Explain how risk assessment is used to make environmental decisions. |
5.3 5.12 |
Class discussion "Risk assessment" exercises |
Student report | Text "Risk" package |
R. III R. IV W. I |
| · Explain cost/benefit analysis and demonstrate how this is used to make decisions. |
5.3 5.12 |
Class discussion Cost/benefit analysis of everyday activities |
Student report | Text |
R. II W. I |
| · Identify how environmental policies are implemented on local, national and international levels. |
5.3 5.12 |
Class discussion | Quiz | Text | R. II |
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· Demonstrate how individuals can influence environmental policies.
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5.3 5.12 |
Students will choose an environmental issue and write a letter to the
appropriate official Special Education: - Peer tutor, tape readings, guided reports/quizzes, model activities, word processor, outline letter format. |
Student letter | Text |
R. IV W. I |
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