Environmental Science Spring

Students will use background information from Environmental Science Fall to go deeper into sustainability opportunities, applied conservation efforts, and service learning in the local community and on the global scale. Focus will be placed on application of sustainability practices and conservation. Some topics may include: sustainable/alternative energy, invasive species, agriculture practices, recycling, and lowering overuse of available resources. Environmental readings and outdoor field studies will be required. Each semester of Environmental Science will build on the concepts covered in prior semesters. Students should complete Environmental Science Fall to progress to the Environmental Science Spring curriculum.

School Competencies
  • Critical Thinking (Problem Solving & Analysis - Foundational)
  • Interpretation (Problem Solving & Analysis - Foundational)
  • Logical Processing (Problem Solving & Analysis - Foundational)
  • Design Modification (Problem Solving & Analysis - Advanced)
  • Reflection (Problem Solving & Analysis - Advanced)
  • Scientific Experimental Design (Problem Solving & Analysis - Advanced)
  • Synthesis (Problem Solving & Analysis - Advanced)
Course Competencies
  • Human Interactions & Energy - Given natural examples of energy consideration, students will design, evaluate and refine a solution for reducing human energy consumption and reliance on fossil fuels.
  • Human Interactions & Ecosystems - Given a specific topic, students will design, evaluate and refine a solution for reducing the impacts of human activities on the environment and biodiversity.  Focus on agriculture perspectives & oceans.
Credits

.5

Grades

9-12