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Unit Objectives:
Unit Objectives:
Content Objectives:
Content Objectives:
Students will...
- Identify and explain the importance of environmental science in multiple perspectives (economical, historial, social, cultural, etc.).
- Identify and explain the processes in environmental science.
- Analyze the significance of the connections between Earth and humans.
- Justify and support the interconnection between the Earth's systems discussed in class (Biosphere, hydrosphere, atmosphere, geosphere, Carbon cycle and Nitrogen cycle).
- Analyze the impact of humans and natural occurring disturbances and phenomenon with Earth's systems.
- Analyze various aspects of their impact on their environment.
Language Objectives:
Language Objectives:
Students will...
- Read and take notes using textbook reading strategies and highlighting strategies.
- Define important vocabulary words using context clues, bilingual glossaries, dictionaries and other provided resources.
- Give a multimedia presentation on an Earth's system using notecards, rubric and an outline.
- Participate in class discussion by stating a claim and providing evidence to support their argument using sentence frames.
Assignment #1: 10 Year Challenge
Assignment #1: 10 Year Challenge
Step 1: Answer the following question using the image provided on right.
- What do you see in this picture?
- What is the meaning of this image? (Use evidence from the image and other resources to support your answer.)
Step 2: Answer the following questions:
- What is environmental science?
- What do environmental scientists study?
- Why is environmental science important?
Turn in: A document with the information above.
Assignment #2: Chapter 1 of
Assignment #2: Chapter 1 of
Botkin Environmental Science: Earth as Living Planet
Botkin Environmental Science: Earth as Living Planet
Step 1: Read chapter 1 (PDF on right)
- While reading take notes
- Vocabulary, Major Ideas
Step 2: study questions in document provided on Classroom (7 Questions)
Turn In: Section question answers
Botkin Environmental Science Earth as Living Planet 8th txtbk.PDFAssignment #3: Chapter 2 of Botkin Environmental Science Earth as Living Planet
Assignment #3: Chapter 2 of Botkin Environmental Science Earth as Living Planet
Step 1: Read Chapter 2 (PDF above)
- While reading take notes
- Vocabulary, Major Ideas
Step 2: Answer the study questions in document provided on Classroom (10 Questions)
Turn In: Section question answers
Assignment #4: Earth's Systems Project
Assignment #4: Earth's Systems Project
Step 1: You will be assigned a system
- Biosphere, Geosphere, Hydrosphere, Geochemical cycling (Carbon and Nitrogen) and Atmosphere
Step 2: Research Information about your assigned Earth's system
- Begin with the book provided by Ms. Burnett
Required information:
- Definition (description of Earth system including major components and explanations)
- Images/visuals of cycles, system components
- Changes over time (Include mechanisms for changes in system)
- How do humans disturb this system? [3 ways, with descriptions and implications]
Step 3: Peer resources
- In a document, provide your peers guiding questions for your presentation.
- Additionally, Include any important figures or diagrams for your peers to label and explain.
- Ex. What is the hydrosphere?
- How do evaporation, condensation, precipitation and runoff connect during the water cycle?
Step 4: Presentation or Poster
- Include the above information (from step 2) in a digital presentation or poster
Step 5: Be ready to present your Earth's system and answer any questions proposed by your peers.
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