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Environmental Science
Curriculum Guide
2013 Edition
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BOARD OF TRUSTEES
Richard Morales-Wright, President
Kimberly Brock, Vice President
Tasha Youngblood Brown
Frankie Winrow
Mylo Wright
PURPOSE
Students will identify, analyze and evaluate natural and man-made environmental issues, by using critical
thinking and problem-solving skills. Students will use scientific principles and will be able to assess the risks
and benefits of environmental policies and practices.
Environmental Science
Course Description
Environmental Science Course Description
Environmental Science is designed to prepare students for entrance into their high school level Biology course. This is a
multidisciplinary course that draws from all the sciences, as well as other disciplines. Traditional lecture is integrated with
demonstrations, critical thinking and problem solving activities to enable students to gain a better understanding of the
relationship between humans and the world in which we live. The essential themes of the course include: Introduction to
Environmental Science, Ecology, Populations, Air, Water and Land, Mineral and Energy Resources, and Our Health and Our
Future.
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BOARD OF EDUCATION
PURPOSE
COURSE DESCRIPTION
PERFORMANCE OBJECTIVES
CURRICULUM UNIT MAP INCLUDING STANDARDS