Unit 5: Land & Water Use
Learning Objectives
EIN-2.A Explain the concept of the tragedy of the commons.
EIN-2.B Describe the effect of clearcutting on forests.
EIN-2.C Describe changes in agricultural practices.
EIN-2.D Describe agricultural practices that cause environmental damage.
EIN-2.E Describe the different methods of irrigation.
EIN-2.F Describe the benefits and drawbacks of different methods of irrigation.
EIN-2.G Describe the benefits and drawbacks of different methods of pest control.
EIN-2.H Identify different methods of meat production.
EIN-2.I Describe the benefits and drawbacks of different methods of meat production.
EIN-2.J Describe causes of and problems related to overfishing.
EIN-2.K Describe natural resource extraction through mining.
EIN-2.L Describe ecological and economic impacts of natural resource extraction through mining.
EIN-2.M Describe the effects of urbanization on the environment.
EIN-2.N Explain the variables measured in an ecological footprint.
STB-1.A Explain the concept of sustainability.
STB-1.B Describe methods for mitigating problems related to urban runoff.
STB-1.C Describe integrated pest management.
STB-1.D Describe the benefits and drawbacks of integrated pest management (IPM).
STB-1.E Describe sustainable agricultural and food production practices.
STB-1.F Describe the benefits and drawbacks of aquaculture
STB-1.G Describe methods for mitigating human impact on forests.