Section 1 Quiz. Section 1 Quiz

Size: px
Start display at page:

Download "Section 1 Quiz. Section 1 Quiz"

Transcription

1 Environmental Science Independent Study Syllabus Ch 1 Section 1: Understanding Our Environment Page 8 #1-3 Case Study: Lake Washington page 13 #1-2 Section 2: The Environment and Society Map Skills: Forest Loss Chapter 1 Test Ecological Footprint Ch 2 Section 1: Scientific Methods Case Study: The Experimental Method in Action at Keene High School P 35 #1-2 Section 2: Statistics and Models Pg 46 #1-4 Section 3: Making Informed Decisions Case Study: Saving the Everglades pg 48 #1-2 Map Skills: Biome Map Chapter 2 Test Ch 4 Section 1: Ecosystems: Everything is Connected Pg 102 #1-4 & 6 Section 2: Evolution Case Study: Darwin s Finches pg 105 #1 Pg 107 #6 Human Role in Dog Evolution Section 3: The Diversity of Living Things Pg 113 #1, 3, 4, 5 Map Skills: Park Habitat Chapter 4 Test

2 Ch 5 Section 1: Energy Flow in Ecosystems Case Study: DDT in aquatic Food Chains p 129 #1-2 Section 2: The Cycling Materials Pg 136 #2, 3,& 6 Section 3: How Ecosystems Change Case Study: Communities Maintained by Fire p 138 #1-2 Map Skills: Global Warming Chapter 5 Test Ch 6 Section 1: What Is A Biome? Section 2: Forest Biomes Case Study: Deforestation, Climate, and Floods p 161 #1-2 Section 3: Grassland, Desert, Tundra Map Skills; African Biomes Biome Project Chapter 6 test END OF 3 rd QUARTER Ch 7 Section 1: Fresh Water Ecosystems pg 190 #5 Section 2: Marine Ecosystem Case Study: Restoration of Chesapeake Bay pg 193 #1-2 Map Skills: Aquatic Diversity Pg 206 #1-6 Chapter 7 test

3 Ch 8 Section 1: How Populations Change In Size Pg 216 # 2,3,4 Yeast population Study Lab Section 2: How Species Interact With Each Other Case Study: Predator- Prey Adaptations p 220 #1-2 Map Skills: Tracking Cichlids Chapter 8 Test Ch 10 Section 1: What Is Biodiversity? Section 2: Biodiversity at Risk Case Study: A Genetic Gold Rush in the Rain Forest pg 267 #1 Section 3: The Future of Biodiversity Map Skills: Biodiversity Hotspots Invasion Species Presentation Pamphlet Project Chapter 10 Test Ch 11 Section 1: Water Resources Case Study: The Ogallala Aquifer: An Underground Treasure pg 293 #1-2 Section 2: Water Use and Management Pg 303 #1-4 Section 3: Water Pollution Map Skills: Canada s Water Pg 323 What do you Think? Chapter 11 Test

4 Ch 12 Section 1: What Causes Air Pollution Section 2: Air, Noise and Light Pollution Case Study: The Health Effects of Ground-level Ozone pg 333 #1-2 Section 3: Acid Precipitation Map Skills: Pollution Levels Earth s Resources Project Chapter 12 Test Ch 13 Section 1: Climate and Climate Change Case Study: Ice Cores: Reconstructing Past Climates pg 355 #1-2 Section 2: The Ozone Shield Section 3: Global Warming Map Skills: Different Winds Chapter 13 Test END OF 3 RD QUARTER Ch 17 Section 1: Energy Resources and Fossil Fuels Case Study: Methane Hydrates-Fossil Fuel of the Future? Pg 4 73 #1-2 Section 2: Nuclear Energy Map Skills: Coal Deposits Chapter 17 Test

5 Ch 18 Section 1: Renewable Energy Today Case Study: A Super-Efficient Home pg 493 #1-2 Section 2: Alternative Energy and Conservation Map Skills: Hydro Electric Power Chapter 18 Test Ch 19 Section 1: Solid Waste Section 2: Reducing Solid Waste Case Study: Paper or Plastic? Pg 527 #1-2 Section 3: Hazardous Waste Map Skills: Recycling Centers Chapter 19 Test Ch 21 Section 1: Economics and International Cooperation Case Study: International Whaling: Conflict and Cooperation pg 577 #1-2 Section 2: Environmental Policies in the United States Section 3: The Importance of the Individual Map Skills: National Parks Chapter 21 Test END OF 4 th QUARTER FINAL EXAM

Environmental Science

Environmental Science Environmental Science UNIT I: Introduction to Environmental Science The student will demonstrate the ability to use scientific skills necessary to identify and analyze environmental issues. a. Define environmental

More information

2015 2016 Environmental Science Scope & Sequence

2015 2016 Environmental Science Scope & Sequence 2015 2016 Environmental Science Scope & Sequence The suggested time frames in this document are for a year long environmental science class with approximately 45 minute class periods. All of the material

More information

AP Environmental Science Syllabus

AP Environmental Science Syllabus Course Overview The following AP Environmental Science Syllabus will comply with all of the requirements and specifications provided by College Board aimed at preparing students for the AP exam given in

More information

STATE UNIVERSITY OF NEW YORK COLLEGE OF TECHNOLOGY CANTON, NEW YORK COURSE OUTLINE ESCI 101 - INTRODUCTION TO ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE

STATE UNIVERSITY OF NEW YORK COLLEGE OF TECHNOLOGY CANTON, NEW YORK COURSE OUTLINE ESCI 101 - INTRODUCTION TO ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE STATE UNIVERSITY OF NEW YORK COLLEGE OF TECHNOLOGY CANTON, NEW YORK COURSE OUTLINE ESCI 101 - INTRODUCTION TO ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE Prepared By: Rajiv Narula, Ph.D. SCHOOL OF SCIENCE, HEALTH, AND CRIMINAL

More information

Amherst County Public Schools. AP Environmental Science Curriculum Pacing Guide. College Board AP Environmental Science Site

Amherst County Public Schools. AP Environmental Science Curriculum Pacing Guide. College Board AP Environmental Science Site Amherst County Public Schools AP Environmental Science Curriculum Pacing Guide College Board AP Environmental Science Site REV: 8/12 1 st 9 weeks AP Objectives Energy Resources and Consumption A. Energy

More information

RUTHERFORD HIGH SCHOOL Rutherford, New Jersey COURSE OUTLINE ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE

RUTHERFORD HIGH SCHOOL Rutherford, New Jersey COURSE OUTLINE ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE RUTHERFORD HIGH SCHOOL Rutherford, New Jersey COURSE OUTLINE ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE I. INTRODUCTION Environmental Science introduces students to a broad view of the biosphere and the physical parameters

More information

HUMANPOPULATIONGROWTHANDNATURAL RESOURCES Study Guide. As the human population grows, the demand for Earth s resources increases.

HUMANPOPULATIONGROWTHANDNATURAL RESOURCES Study Guide. As the human population grows, the demand for Earth s resources increases. SECTION 16.1 HUMANPOPULATIONGROWTHANDNATURAL RESOURCES Study Guide KEY CONCEPT As the human population grows, the demand for Earth s resources increases. VOCABULARY nonrenewable resource renewable resource

More information

Biology Keystone (PA Core) Quiz Ecology - (BIO.B.4.1.1 ) Ecological Organization, (BIO.B.4.1.2 ) Ecosystem Characteristics, (BIO.B.4.2.

Biology Keystone (PA Core) Quiz Ecology - (BIO.B.4.1.1 ) Ecological Organization, (BIO.B.4.1.2 ) Ecosystem Characteristics, (BIO.B.4.2. Biology Keystone (PA Core) Quiz Ecology - (BIO.B.4.1.1 ) Ecological Organization, (BIO.B.4.1.2 ) Ecosystem Characteristics, (BIO.B.4.2.1 ) Energy Flow 1) Student Name: Teacher Name: Jared George Date:

More information

Broken Arrow Public Schools AP Environmental Science Objectives Revised 11-19-08

Broken Arrow Public Schools AP Environmental Science Objectives Revised 11-19-08 1 st six weeks 1 Identify questions and problems that can be answered through scientific investigation. 2 Design and conduct scientific investigations to answer questions about the world by creating hypotheses;

More information

Ecology Module B, Anchor 4

Ecology Module B, Anchor 4 Ecology Module B, Anchor 4 Key Concepts: - The biological influences on organisms are called biotic factors. The physical components of an ecosystem are called abiotic factors. - Primary producers are

More information

Climate Change: A Local Focus on a Global Issue Newfoundland and Labrador Curriculum Links 2010-2011

Climate Change: A Local Focus on a Global Issue Newfoundland and Labrador Curriculum Links 2010-2011 Climate Change: A Local Focus on a Global Issue Newfoundland and Labrador Curriculum Links 2010-2011 HEALTH Kindergarten: Grade 1: Grade 2: Know that litter can spoil the environment. Grade 3: Grade 4:

More information

PRESIDENCY UNIVERSITY CORE MODULE SYLLABUS FOR ENVIRONMENTAL STUDIES FOR UNDER GRADUATE COURSES OF ALL BRANCHES OF HIGHER EDUCATION

PRESIDENCY UNIVERSITY CORE MODULE SYLLABUS FOR ENVIRONMENTAL STUDIES FOR UNDER GRADUATE COURSES OF ALL BRANCHES OF HIGHER EDUCATION PRESIDENCY UNIVERSITY CORE MODULE SYLLABUS FOR ENVIRONMENTAL STUDIES FOR UNDER GRADUATE COURSES OF ALL BRANCHES OF HIGHER EDUCATION Unit 1 : Multidisciplinary nature of environmental studies Definition,

More information

ES 1010 ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE: ENERGY RESOURCES AND POLLUTION 3/1½/4 LEVEL 4 -UK CREDITS: 20 (Updated Fall 2010)

ES 1010 ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE: ENERGY RESOURCES AND POLLUTION 3/1½/4 LEVEL 4 -UK CREDITS: 20 (Updated Fall 2010) DEREE COLLEGE SYLLABUS FOR: ES 1010 ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE: ENERGY RESOURCES AND POLLUTION 3/1½/4 LEVEL 4 -UK CREDITS: 20 (Updated Fall 2010) PREREQUISITES: CATALOG DESCRIPTION: None Principles of environmental

More information

ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE CURRICULUM for CLASS IX to X

ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE CURRICULUM for CLASS IX to X ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE CURRICULUM for CLASS IX to X The Royal Society for Protection of Nature (RSPN) in collaboration with Department of Curriculum Research & Development (DCRD) of Ministry of Education

More information

Birmingham City University / Students Union Aspects and Impacts Register. Waste. Impacts description

Birmingham City University / Students Union Aspects and Impacts Register. Waste. Impacts description Birmingham City University / Students Union and Impacts Register Waste Production of non - hazardous waste Production of hazardous waste Storage of non - hazardous waste Potential for waste to be disposed

More information

Program goal: Students will have a better awareness and understanding of butterflies and their habitats

Program goal: Students will have a better awareness and understanding of butterflies and their habitats Butterfly Builders Students will investigate butterflies and their life cycle through a variety of activities including a story, game and science investigation. The lesson will end with a guided trip to

More information

Scope and Sequence Interactive Science grades 6-8

Scope and Sequence Interactive Science grades 6-8 Science and Technology Chapter 1. What Is Science? 1. Science and the Natural World 2.Thinking Like a Scientist 3. Scientific Inquiry Scope and Sequence Interactive Science grades 6-8 Chapter 2. Science,

More information

ADVANCED ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE COURSE SYLLABUS

ADVANCED ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE COURSE SYLLABUS ADVANCED ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE COURSE SYLLABUS OVERVIEW OF THE COURSE: The Advanced Environmental Science course is the equivalent of a one-semester introductory college course in environmental science

More information

PRESENTATION 2 MAJOR ENVIRONMENTAL PROBLEMS

PRESENTATION 2 MAJOR ENVIRONMENTAL PROBLEMS UNEP GLOBAL JUDGES PROGRAMME APPLICATION OF ENVIRONMENTAL LAW BY NATIONAL COURTS AND TRIBUNALS PRESENTATION 2 MAJOR ENVIRONMENTAL PROBLEMS OUTLINE OF PRESENTATION A) Major environmental issues B) Responses

More information

THE IMPORTANCE OF INFRASTRUCTURE THE REALITIES OF THE WORLD IN WHICH WE LIVE A NEW FACT OF LIFE

THE IMPORTANCE OF INFRASTRUCTURE THE REALITIES OF THE WORLD IN WHICH WE LIVE A NEW FACT OF LIFE THE ENVISION RATING SYSTEM Envision was developed in joint collaboration between the Zofnass Program for Sustainable Infrastructure at the Harvard University Graduate School of Design and the Institute

More information

Biodiversity Concepts

Biodiversity Concepts Biodiversity Concepts WHAT IS BIODIVERSITY? Biodiversity is the variety of life on Earth. For any kind of animal or plant each individual is not exactly the same as any other; nor are species or ecosystems.

More information

12.5: Generating Current Electricity pg. 518

12.5: Generating Current Electricity pg. 518 12.5: Generating Current Electricity pg. 518 Key Concepts: 1. Electrical energy is produced by energy transformations. 2. Electrical energy is produced from renewable and non-renewable resources. 4. Electrical

More information

REVIEW UNIT 10: ECOLOGY SAMPLE QUESTIONS

REVIEW UNIT 10: ECOLOGY SAMPLE QUESTIONS Period Date REVIEW UNIT 10: ECOLOGY SAMPLE QUESTIONS A. Sample Multiple Choice Questions Complete the multiple choice questions to review this unit. 1. All of the following are density-dependent factors

More information

Syllabus Example - CCU

Syllabus Example - CCU Colorado Christian University Science Department Semester/Year Class Syllabus Course Title: Course Number: Instructor: Environmental Science BIO-103 Dr. Bob Smith, Ph.D. Office location: Leprino 110 Office

More information

Environmental Science: A Global Perspective. All the flowers of all the tomorrows are in the seeds of today. Chinese Proverb

Environmental Science: A Global Perspective. All the flowers of all the tomorrows are in the seeds of today. Chinese Proverb Environmental Science: A Global Perspective All the flowers of all the tomorrows are in the seeds of today. Chinese Proverb Shout Out Think about 5 major environmental problems that we are facing today

More information

University of Maryland Sustainability Literacy Assessment

University of Maryland Sustainability Literacy Assessment Sustainability Literacy Assessment Nicole Horvath Graduate Student in Conservation Biology and Sustainable Development nhorvath@umd.edu Mark Stewart Sustainability Manager stewartm@umd.edu Office of Sustainability

More information

Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) & Sustainable Product Standards Training

Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) & Sustainable Product Standards Training Executive Summary Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) & Sustainable Product Standards Training Accredited, Nonprofit Approved Training for Purchasers, Specifiers & Manufacturers Pilots & Accreditation Thanks for

More information

Use this diagram of a food web to answer questions 1 through 5.

Use this diagram of a food web to answer questions 1 through 5. North arolina Testing Program EO iology Sample Items Goal 4 Use this diagram of a food web to answer questions 1 through 5. coyotes 3. If these organisms were arranged in a food pyramid, which organism

More information

II. INSTRUCTIONAL MATERIALS A. Required Textbook: As noted in CTC Instructional Materials website, http://www.ctcd.edu/im/im_main.

II. INSTRUCTIONAL MATERIALS A. Required Textbook: As noted in CTC Instructional Materials website, http://www.ctcd.edu/im/im_main. CENTRAL TEXAS COLLEGE SYLLABUS FOR ENVR 1401 ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE Fall II Term (Oct 20 13 Dec 2014) Semester Hours Credit: 4 Instructor: David P. Jones Course Hours: T/Th 5:15-7:45 Location: Rm 231, Bldg

More information

A CONTENT STANDARD IS NOT MET UNLESS APPLICABLE CHARACTERISTICS OF SCIENCE ARE ALSO ADDRESSED AT THE SAME TIME.

A CONTENT STANDARD IS NOT MET UNLESS APPLICABLE CHARACTERISTICS OF SCIENCE ARE ALSO ADDRESSED AT THE SAME TIME. Environmental Science Curriculum The Georgia Performance Standards are designed to provide students with the knowledge and skills for proficiency in science. The Project 2061 s Benchmarks for Science Literacy

More information

Worksheet A Environmental Problems

Worksheet A Environmental Problems Worksheet A Environmental Problems Vocabulary Can you talk about Environmental issues in English? With a partner, try to explain the terms in the diagram below. Why are the words divided into two groups

More information

Communities, Biomes, and Ecosystems

Communities, Biomes, and Ecosystems Communities, Biomes, and Ecosystems Before You Read Before you read the chapter, respond to these statements. 1. Write an A if you agree with the statement. 2. Write a D if you disagree with the statement.

More information

Lesson Overview. Biodiversity. Lesson Overview. 6.3 Biodiversity

Lesson Overview. Biodiversity. Lesson Overview. 6.3 Biodiversity Lesson Overview 6.3 6.3 Objectives Define biodiversity and explain its value. Identify current threats to biodiversity. Describe how biodiversity can be preserved. THINK ABOUT IT From multicolored coral

More information

PLANET EARTH: Seasonal Forests

PLANET EARTH: Seasonal Forests PLANET EARTH: Seasonal Forests Teacher s Guide Grade Level: 6-8 Running Time: 42 minutes Program Description Investigate temperate forests and find some of the most elusive creatures and welladapted plant

More information

Communities, Biomes, and Ecosystems

Communities, Biomes, and Ecosystems Chapter Test A CHAPTER 3 Communities, Biomes, and Ecosystems Part A: Multiple Choice In the space at the left, write the letter of the term or phrase that best answers each question Part B: Matching 1

More information

Essential Study Partner/ ESP: http://highered.mcgraw-hill.com/sites/0072970480/student_view0/essential_study_partner.html

Essential Study Partner/ ESP: http://highered.mcgraw-hill.com/sites/0072970480/student_view0/essential_study_partner.html Course: Environmental Science Course Number: 2001340 Title: Environmental Science: A Study of Interrelationships, 10 th edition Authors: Enger, Smith Publisher: Glencoe/McGraw-Hill Copyright: 2006 Online

More information

Science 7 th Grade. Core Concepts:

Science 7 th Grade. Core Concepts: Core Concepts: 1) All living things share common characteristics and are classified based upon similarities and differences of major physical characteristics. 2) The Earth itself and the life forms on

More information

Generating Current Electricity: Complete the following summary table for each way that electrical energy is generated. Pros:

Generating Current Electricity: Complete the following summary table for each way that electrical energy is generated. Pros: P a g e 1 Generating Current Electricity: Complete the following summary table for each way that electrical energy is generated. Generating Electrical Energy Using Moving Water: Hydro-Electric Generation

More information

Materials Needed: Time Needed: Adaptations: 2 flyswatters (optional) Vocabulary Definitions (below) Vocabulary Scramble Sheets (below)

Materials Needed: Time Needed: Adaptations: 2 flyswatters (optional) Vocabulary Definitions (below) Vocabulary Scramble Sheets (below) Vocabulary Slap Game ( Flyswatter Game ) Directions: Project a Vocabulary Scramble sheet on a projection screen or Smart Board. Divide the class into two teams. Each team sends one person up to the screen.

More information

CE 110 Introduction to Environmental Engineering (3)

CE 110 Introduction to Environmental Engineering (3) Lecture Class Monday and Wednesday 3:30-4:45 pm KAP 163 Discussion Class Monday 5:00-5:50 pm KAP 163 Professor Office KAP 260 Phone 213-740-0592 Email Office Hours Class Webpage Teaching Assistant Office

More information

CHAPTER 3. A is a certain number of individuals that make up an interbreeding, reproducing group within a given area.

CHAPTER 3. A is a certain number of individuals that make up an interbreeding, reproducing group within a given area. Review Question-1 Answer CHAPTER 3 Basic Needs of Living Things A is a certain number of individuals that make up an interbreeding, reproducing group within a given area. a. species b. population c. organism

More information

Climate Change Mini-Simulation: Background Guide

Climate Change Mini-Simulation: Background Guide Climate Change Mini-Simulation: Background Guide United Nations The United Nations (UN) is an international organization founded in 1945 after the Second World War by 51 countries committed to creating

More information

East Baton Rouge Parish Schools Environmental Science YID 2015-2016. Table of Contents. Unit 1: Science and the Environment...2

East Baton Rouge Parish Schools Environmental Science YID 2015-2016. Table of Contents. Unit 1: Science and the Environment...2 East Baton Rouge Parish Schools Environmental Science YID 2015-2016 Table of Contents Unit 1: Science and the Environment...2 Unit 2: Study of the Earth...5 Unit 3: Ecosystem Development, Biomes, and Biodiversity...7

More information

The Bachelor of Science program in Environmental Science is a broad, science-based

The Bachelor of Science program in Environmental Science is a broad, science-based The Bachelor of Science program in Environmental Science is a broad, science-based curriculum designed to prepare students for a variety of environmentally-related technical careers, as well as for graduate

More information

Institute of Environment & Development Studies BUNDELKHAND UNIVERSITY, JHANSI

Institute of Environment & Development Studies BUNDELKHAND UNIVERSITY, JHANSI Institute of Environment & Development Studies BUNDELKHAND UNIVERSITY, JHANSI Ordinances and Scheme of Examination for Post PG programme (M. Phil.) in Environmental Sciences. (Academic Session 2011 Onwards)

More information

THE ECOSYSTEM - Biomes

THE ECOSYSTEM - Biomes Biomes The Ecosystem - Biomes Side 2 THE ECOSYSTEM - Biomes By the end of this topic you should be able to:- SYLLABUS STATEMENT ASSESSMENT STATEMENT CHECK NOTES 2.4 BIOMES 2.4.1 Define the term biome.

More information

Matter and Energy in Ecosystems

Matter and Energy in Ecosystems Matter and Energy in Ecosystems The interactions that take place among biotic and abiotic factors lead to transfers of energy and matter. Every species has a particular role, or niche, in an ecosystem.

More information

Designing in Sustainability in an Utility Scale Photovoltaic Array. Tim Green, Brookhaven National Laboratory Richard Chandler, BP Solar October 2010

Designing in Sustainability in an Utility Scale Photovoltaic Array. Tim Green, Brookhaven National Laboratory Richard Chandler, BP Solar October 2010 Designing in Sustainability in an Utility Scale Photovoltaic Array Tim Green, Brookhaven National Laboratory Richard Chandler, BP Solar October 2010 Biography Tim Green Currently the Natural & Cultural

More information

Environmental Science Overview

Environmental Science Overview Overview The standards establish the scientific inquiry skills and core content for all courses in DoDEA schools. The course of study provides students with a basic knowledge of the natural world that

More information

Biodiversity and Ecosystem Services: Arguments for our Future Environment

Biodiversity and Ecosystem Services: Arguments for our Future Environment Biodiversity and Ecosystem Services: Arguments for our Future Environment How have we advanced our understanding of the links between biodiversity, ecosystem functions and ecosystem services? The issue

More information

APES AODM. The Exams. Chapters 1-2 Take Home Exam. Chapters 3-4 Ecosystems and Evolution. Chapters 5-6 Populations. Chapters 7-8 Biomes

APES AODM. The Exams. Chapters 1-2 Take Home Exam. Chapters 3-4 Ecosystems and Evolution. Chapters 5-6 Populations. Chapters 7-8 Biomes APES AODM APES students may earn up to five (5) points on one exam grade per quarter by completing the corresponding questions below. The source for these questions is your textbook, though you are not

More information

MS. Structure, Function, and Information Processing

MS. Structure, Function, and Information Processing MIDDLE SCHOOL LIFE SCIENCE Alignment with National Science Standards Use the chart below to find Science A-Z units that best support the Next Generation Science Standards* for Middle School Life Science,

More information

I. Survey Methodology

I. Survey Methodology I.SurveyMethodology TheElonUniversityPollisconductedusingastratifiedrandomsampleofhouseholdswithtelephones andwirelesstelephonenumbersinthepopulationofinterest inthiscase,citizensinnorthcarolina. ThesampleoftelephonenumbersforthesurveyisobtainedfromSurveySamplingInternational,LLC.

More information

Three-ringed binder Composition Laboratory notebook Blue or black ink pens. Course Overview

Three-ringed binder Composition Laboratory notebook Blue or black ink pens. Course Overview Course Overview Advanced Placement Environmental Science (APES) Course Outline Monarch High School, 2015/16, Mr. Nardelli Email: adam.nardelli@browardschools.com Website: adamnardellimonarchhigh.weebly.com

More information

To familiarize the students with the basic concepts, tasks & responsibilities of understanding, analyzing, behaviour of individuals & groups.

To familiarize the students with the basic concepts, tasks & responsibilities of understanding, analyzing, behaviour of individuals & groups. IV th SEMESTER COURSE B.B.AH -401 ORGANISATIONAL BEHAVIOUR s : To familiarize the students with the basic concepts, tasks & responsibilities of understanding, analyzing, behaviour of individuals & groups.

More information

A.P. ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE COURSE SYLLABUS Miller Grove High School. Teacher(s): Mrs. Christy Hodges Phone Number: 678-875-1102 Room Number/s: 906

A.P. ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE COURSE SYLLABUS Miller Grove High School. Teacher(s): Mrs. Christy Hodges Phone Number: 678-875-1102 Room Number/s: 906 A.P. ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE COURSE SYLLABUS Miller Grove High School Teacher(s): Mrs. Christy Hodges Phone Number: 678-875-1102 Room Number/s: 906 Email: Christy_N_Hodges@fc.dekalb.k12.ga.us Semester: First,

More information

Biodiversity Action at Holcim Canada

Biodiversity Action at Holcim Canada Strength. Performance. Passion. Biodiversity Action at Holcim Canada Global Partnership for Business and Biodiversity, Montreal, Oct 2, 2013 Short title, Department, Date yymmdd, Classification 2012Holcim

More information

A STUDY OF BIOMES. In this module the students will research and illustrate the different biomes of the world.

A STUDY OF BIOMES. In this module the students will research and illustrate the different biomes of the world. A STUDY OF BIOMES http://bellnetweb.brc.tamus.edu/res_grid/biomes.htm A HIGH SCHOOL BIOLOGY / ECOLOGY MODULE Summary: In this module the students will research and illustrate the different biomes of the

More information

AP ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE 2012 SCORING GUIDELINES

AP ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE 2012 SCORING GUIDELINES AP ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE 2012 SCORING GUIDELINES Question 2 The Fremont School District uses oil to heat school buildings. Go Green! is a new project the district will implement. The superintendent has

More information

RBC ENVIRONMENTAL BLUEPRINT: Policy, priorities and objectives

RBC ENVIRONMENTAL BLUEPRINT: Policy, priorities and objectives RBC ENVIRONMENTAL BLUEPRINT: Policy, priorities and objectives RBC is committed to a path of environmental sustainability 1. This means reducing our environmental footprint, promoting environmentally responsible

More information

Chapter 3: Climate and Climate Change Answers

Chapter 3: Climate and Climate Change Answers Chapter 3: Climate and Climate Change Answers Section A: Climate 1. (a) Explain what each of the following means: (4 x 1 mark) (i) climate the average weather of an area over a 25 30 year period (ii) maritime

More information

understand the interrelationships of the natural world and draws upon various scientific disciplines.

understand the interrelationships of the natural world and draws upon various scientific disciplines. AP Environmental Science: Sample Syllabus 2 Syllabus 886977v1 Scoring Components Page(s) SC1 The course in Earth Systems. 6 SC2 The course in Earth Resources. 8 SC3 The course in the Living World. 2 SC4

More information

Garfield Public Schools Environmental Science Curriculum Grade Nine

Garfield Public Schools Environmental Science Curriculum Grade Nine Garfield Public Schools Environmental Science Curriculum Grade Nine Revision Committee: Ms. Suvarna Shah Ms. Ludivina Manalo Final Revision Date: August 31, 2011 Garfield Board of Education Dr. Kenneth

More information

Bangkok Christian College EIP Matayom Course Description Semester One 2011-2012

Bangkok Christian College EIP Matayom Course Description Semester One 2011-2012 Bangkok Christian College EIP Matayom Course Description Semester One 2011-2012 Subject: General Science Grade: Matayom 6 Course Description This semester the General Science course will continue covering

More information

AP Environmental Science 2010 Free-Response Questions

AP Environmental Science 2010 Free-Response Questions AP Environmental Science 2010 Free-Response Questions The College Board The College Board is a not-for-profit membership association whose mission is to connect students to college success and opportunity.

More information

ADVANTAGES AND DISADVANTAGES OF ENERGY SOURCES. Prepared by Sandra Vasa-Sideris, PhD, Southern Polytechnic State University, for use by students

ADVANTAGES AND DISADVANTAGES OF ENERGY SOURCES. Prepared by Sandra Vasa-Sideris, PhD, Southern Polytechnic State University, for use by students ADVANTAGES AND DISADVANTAGES OF ENERGY SOURCES Prepared by Sandra Vasa-Sideris, PhD, Southern Polytechnic State University, for use by students Questions to consider Where are the nonrenewable sources

More information

Pollution Management

Pollution Management Pollution Management Mavericks 1. Abstract Today, the most pressing issue that is engulfing our world is the environmental pollution. Due to inconsiderate activities and also by uncontrolled exploitation

More information

Answer Keys to Unit Tests

Answer Keys to Unit Tests Reading Geography Series Answer Keys to Unit Tests Unit 1 The Five Themes of Geography Unit 2 Patterns in Physical Geography Unit 3 Natural Resources 7 Portage & Main Press Unit Test for The Five Themes

More information

RELEASED. Spring 2013 North Carolina Measures of Student Learning: NC s Common Exams Earth/Environmental Science

RELEASED. Spring 2013 North Carolina Measures of Student Learning: NC s Common Exams Earth/Environmental Science Released Form Spring 2013 North arolina Measures of Student Learning: N s ommon Exams Earth/Environmental Science RELESE Public Schools of North arolina State oard of Education epartment of Public Instruction

More information

5 th Grade Science Vocabulary Words

5 th Grade Science Vocabulary Words 5 th Grade Science Vocabulary Words abiotic factor A nonliving part of an ecosystem. acceleration Change in velocity with respect to time. action The force one object applies to a second, as in Newton

More information

Environmental Law Primer. Adapted from Vermont Law School s Environmental Law Primer for Journalists

Environmental Law Primer. Adapted from Vermont Law School s Environmental Law Primer for Journalists Environmental Law Primer Adapted from Vermont Law School s Environmental Law Primer for Journalists General Categories Command and Control Liability Disclosure Ecosystem and Place-based Programs Marketable

More information

Alternative Sources of Energy

Alternative Sources of Energy Amy Dewees MISEP Chohort 1 Capstone: Pedagogy Section Alternative Sources of Energy Unit Description and Rational: This is a unit designed using Understanding by Design, an approach developed by Wiggins

More information

How Humans Impact the Environment. Jonathan M. Links, PhD Johns Hopkins University

How Humans Impact the Environment. Jonathan M. Links, PhD Johns Hopkins University This work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-ShareAlike License. Your use of this material constitutes acceptance of that license and the conditions of use of materials on this

More information

Ecosystems One or more communities in an area and the abiotic factors, including water, sunlight, oxygen, temperature, and soil.

Ecosystems One or more communities in an area and the abiotic factors, including water, sunlight, oxygen, temperature, and soil. 7-4.1 Summarize the characteristics of the levels of organization within ecosystems (including populations, communities, habitats, niches, and biomes). Taxonomy level: 2.4-B Understand Conceptual Knowledge

More information

SUN PRAIRIE AREA SCHOOL DISTRICT COURSE POWER STANDARDS. Curriculum Area: Science Course Length: Semester

SUN PRAIRIE AREA SCHOOL DISTRICT COURSE POWER STANDARDS. Curriculum Area: Science Course Length: Semester SUN PRAIRIE AREA SCHOOL DISTRICT COURSE POWER STANDARDS Course Title: Environmental Science Curriculum Area: Science Course Length: Semester Credit Status: Required Date Submitted: 10/05 Expected Student

More information

The California Environmental Protection Agency works to restore, protect,

The California Environmental Protection Agency works to restore, protect, Environmental Protection The California Environmental Protection Agency works to restore, protect, and enhance environmental quality. The Agency coordinates the state s environmental regulatory programs

More information

Do-Now. 1.) Get out notebook.

Do-Now. 1.) Get out notebook. Do-Now 1.) Get out notebook. 2.) Answer the following questions on the first clean sheet in your notebook. 1.) What are renewable resources? 2.) What are nonrenewable resources? Alternative Sources of

More information

Ecosystems. The two main ecosystem processes: Energy flow and Chemical cycling

Ecosystems. The two main ecosystem processes: Energy flow and Chemical cycling Ecosystems THE REALM OF ECOLOGY Biosphere An island ecosystem A desert spring ecosystem Biosphere Ecosystem Ecology: Interactions between the species in a given habitat and their physical environment.

More information

Targets in the proposed SDGs framework

Targets in the proposed SDGs framework Targets in the proposed SDGs framework Goal 3. Ensure healthy lives and promote well-being for all at all ages 3.2 By 2030, end preventable deaths of newborns and children under 5 years of age 3.6 By 2020,

More information

SALEM COMMUNITY COLLEGE Course Syllabus. Course Title: Environmental Science I. Course Code: BIO103. Lecture Hours: 2 Laboratory Hours: 4 Credits: 4

SALEM COMMUNITY COLLEGE Course Syllabus. Course Title: Environmental Science I. Course Code: BIO103. Lecture Hours: 2 Laboratory Hours: 4 Credits: 4 SALEM COMMUNITY COLLEGE Course Syllabus Course Title: Environmental Science I Course Code: BIO103 Lecture Hours: 2 Laboratory Hours: 4 Credits: 4 Course Description: Environmental Science I is the first

More information

Unit: Plants & Animals (Grade 2)

Unit: Plants & Animals (Grade 2) Unit: Plants & Animals (Grade 2) Content Area: Science Course(s): Science Time Period: 8 weeks Length: Weeks Status: Published Unit Overview Students will determine the life cycles of plants and animals

More information

Investigating How Electricity is Generated

Investigating How Electricity is Generated www.waterplanetchallenge.org Lesson Plan Grades 9-12 Investigating How Electricity is Generated Electrically Speaking: How Does it Get From There to Here? Introduction Ask your students, What is the cost

More information

AP ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE 2012 SCORING GUIDELINES

AP ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE 2012 SCORING GUIDELINES AP ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE 2012 SCORING GUIDELINES Question1 Read the following article from the Fremont Gazette and answer the questions that follow. (a) Identify and describe TWO water-related environmental

More information

Preparation / Background Information:

Preparation / Background Information: Aim / Learning Objective: Looking at the world through science, students can learn about the marine elements of our natural environment and the importance of the water cycle. Students can look at and compare

More information

NOTE TO TEACHER: It is appropriate to introduce the mitochondria (where energy is made) as a major structure common to all cells.

NOTE TO TEACHER: It is appropriate to introduce the mitochondria (where energy is made) as a major structure common to all cells. 5.2.1 Recall the cell as the smallest unit of life and identify its major structures (including cell membrane, cytoplasm, nucleus, and vacuole). Taxonomy level: 1.1 and 1.2-A Remember Factual Knowledge

More information

RBC Environmental Blueprint

RBC Environmental Blueprint RBC Environmental Blueprint RBC ENVIRONMENTAL BLUEPRINT As one of Canada s largest banks and one of the largest banks in the world, we recognize the impact we have in the communities in which we live and

More information

Biodiversity and Climate change: Policy Framework for Response and Vulnerability Assessment Report

Biodiversity and Climate change: Policy Framework for Response and Vulnerability Assessment Report Biodiversity and Climate change: Policy Framework for Response and Vulnerability Assessment Report Vhalinavho Khavhagali Biodiversity Risk Management 2012 Biodiversity Planning Forum Skukuza, Kruger National

More information

GLOBAL CIRCULATION OF WATER

GLOBAL CIRCULATION OF WATER Global Circulation of Water MODULE - 8A 27 GLOBAL CIRCULATION OF WATER More than three-fourths of the earth s surface is covered by water. Water is an odorless, tasteless, substance than can naturally

More information

Belmont Forum Collaborative Research Action on Mountains as Sentinels of Change

Belmont Forum Collaborative Research Action on Mountains as Sentinels of Change Belmont Forum Collaborative Research Action on Mountains as Sentinels of Change 1. Background and rationale Mountains exist in many regions of the world and are home to a significant fraction of the world

More information

2011 2016 Strategic Plan for Research and Development Water, Air, and Soil Strategic Program Area

2011 2016 Strategic Plan for Research and Development Water, Air, and Soil Strategic Program Area 2011 2016 Strategic Plan for Research and Development Water, Air, and Soil Strategic Program Area Executive Summary Research and Development (R&D) in the Forest Service, U.S. Department of Agriculture,

More information

BARCELONA S COMMITMENT TO THE CLIMATE

BARCELONA S COMMITMENT TO THE CLIMATE BARCELONA S COMMITMENT TO THE CLIMATE We, the 800 public associations on the + Sustainable Barcelona network, fellow signatories with Barcelona City Council to the Citizen Commitment to Sustainability

More information

What are the subsystems of the Earth? The 4 spheres

What are the subsystems of the Earth? The 4 spheres What are the subsystems of the Earth? The 4 spheres Essential Questions What are the 4 spheres of the Earth? How do these spheres interact? What are the major cycles of the Earth? How do humans impact

More information

Banks as bridges: Investment in a sustainable and climate-friendly economic system

Banks as bridges: Investment in a sustainable and climate-friendly economic system Banks as bridges: Investment in a sustainable and climate-friendly economic system Matthew Arndt, Head of division Environment, Climate and Social Office 18/01/2013 1 Who we are Breakdown of the EIB s

More information

Overview on SEA output

Overview on SEA output 1 st SEA workshop of the revised PDP VII Overview on SEA output of Project N a t i o n a l P o w e r D e v e l o p m e n t P l a n p e r i o d 2 0 11-2 0 2 0, v i s i o n 2 0 3 0 ( P D P V I I ) P r e

More information

Pre-lab Homework Lab 10: Global Warming Prior to lab, answer the following questions to help you become prepared for the lab.

Pre-lab Homework Lab 10: Global Warming Prior to lab, answer the following questions to help you become prepared for the lab. Lab Section: Name: Pre-lab Homework Prior to lab, answer the following questions to help you become prepared for the lab. 1. You will be calculating your carbon footprint as part of lab (an estimate of

More information

Revising the Nantahala and Pisgah Land Management Plan Preliminary Need to Change the Existing Land Management Plan

Revising the Nantahala and Pisgah Land Management Plan Preliminary Need to Change the Existing Land Management Plan Revising the Nantahala and Pisgah Land Management Plan Preliminary Need to Change the Existing Land Management Plan Throughout the Plan 1. There is a fundamental need for the revised plan to address how

More information

A Correlation of Environmental Science Your World, Your Turn 2011

A Correlation of Environmental Science Your World, Your Turn 2011 A Correlation of Your World, Your Turn 2011 To Ohio s New Learning Standards for Science, 2011, High School Science Inquiry and Application Course Content INTRODUCTION This document demonstrates how Pearson,

More information

MEMORANDUM GRADE 11. LIFE SCIENCES: End-of-year exam Paper 2

MEMORANDUM GRADE 11. LIFE SCIENCES: End-of-year exam Paper 2 MEMORANDUM GRADE 11 LIFE SCIENCES: End-of-year exam Paper 2 MARKS: 150 TIME: 2½ hours Section A Question 1 1.1.1 A 1.1.2 C 1.1.3 B 1.1.4 D 1.1.5 C (2 5) [10] 1.2.1 biome 1.2.2 gymnosperms 1.2.3 pistil

More information

The Nitrogen Cycle. What is Nitrogen? Human Alteration of the Global Nitrogen Cycle. How does the nitrogen cycle work?

The Nitrogen Cycle. What is Nitrogen? Human Alteration of the Global Nitrogen Cycle. How does the nitrogen cycle work? Human Alteration of the Global Nitrogen Cycle Heather McGraw, Mandy Williams, Suzanne Heinzel, and Cristen Whorl, Give SIUE Permission to Put Our Presentation on E-reserve at Lovejoy Library. What is Nitrogen?

More information

BIOL-103 COURSE SYLLABUS FOR ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE

BIOL-103 COURSE SYLLABUS FOR ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE Coffeyville Community College BIOL-103 COURSE SYLLABUS FOR ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE Pam Oliver Instructor COURSE NUMBER: BIOL-103 COURSE TITLE: Environmental Science CREDIT HOURS: 5 INSTRUCTOR: OFFICE LOCATION:

More information