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.