Environmental Science
Description
Environmental Science is the study of how human life on Earth is dependent on a healthy ecosystem. This course introduces students to the Earth’s systems and resources, and studies energy resources and consumption.
Course syllabus includes:
- Earth Systems
- Earth Resources
- Living World
- Ecosystems
- Food Chain
- Population
- Land Use
- Water Use
- Energy Resources
- Energy Consumption
- Pollution
- Toxins
- Human Health
- Public Health
- Global Change
- Ecology and Theories
- Data Skills
- Scientific Process
- Virtual Science Labs
- Analyzing Data
- Examining Solutions
- Virtual Field Trips
Virtual field trips enable students to put their new knowledge to use in real-life applications.
Virtual Field Trips include:
- Zoo
- Water Reservoir
- Rainforest
- Recycling Plant
- Desalination Plant
- Solar Energy Applications
- Wind Power Farm
- Biotechnology Lab
- Modern Farms
- Commercial Fisheries
- Certified Organic Farms
Students critically examine various solutions to ecological risks by thorough analysis of facts and trends, using statistics and data charts.
Virtual Labs include:
- Weather Prediction
- Effect of Sun and Moon on Currents
- Atmospheric Movement
- Using Topographic Maps
- Understanding Satellite Images
- Population Mobility
- Incidence of Cancer
- World Flu Data
- Earthquakes in Action
- Forest Area – Facts and Trends
- Fish Mercury Levels – Factors of Influence
- Impact of Water Conservation
- Solar Energy Powered Car
