Unit 8: Aquatic & Terrestrial Pollution

Learning Objectives

STB-3.A Identify differences between point and nonpoint sources of pollution.

STB-3.B Describe the impacts of human activities on aquatic ecosystems.

STB-3.C Describe endocrine disruptors.

STB-3.D Describe the effects of endocrine disruptors on ecosystems.

STB-3.E Describe the impacts of human activity on wetlands and mangroves.

STB-3.F Explain the environmental effects of excessive use of fertilizers and detergents on aquatic ecosystems.

STB-3.G Describe the effects of thermal pollution on aquatic ecosystems

STB-3.H Describe the effect of persistent organic pollutants (POPs) on ecosystems.

STB-3.I Describe bioaccumulation and biomagnification.

STB-3.J Describe the effects of bioaccumulation and biomagnification.

STB-3.K Describe solid waste disposal methods.

STB-3.L Describe the effects of solid waste disposal methods.

STB-3.M Describe changes to current practices that could reduce the amount of generated waste and their associated benefits and drawbacks.

STB-3.N Describe best practices in sewage treatment.

EIN-3.A Define lethal dose 50% (LD50).

EIN-3.B Evaluate dose response curves.

EIN-3.C Identify sources of human health issues that are linked to pollution.

EIN-3.D Explain human pathogens and their cycling through the environment.