Chapter 2 - Environmental Systems
MAJOR ASSESSMENTS:
Discussion Participation Ch. 2 (Ch. 2 Outline due) - F, 8/26 Analyzing a System - Retention Pond - due block Biodiversity Lab CER - due M, 8/29 Ch 1 & 2 Test - W, 8/31 & Th, 9/1 AGENDAS:
W, Aug. 24/Th, Aug. 25 HW: Outline Ch. 2 (F); Biodiversity Lab CER (M)CER
F, Aug. 26 HW: Biodiversity Lab CER (M)
M, Aug. 29 HW: Pond system analysis (block)
T, Aug. 30 HW: Study for Unit Test Ch. 1 & 2 (block day) 1. Acacia Reservation Intro - Jenn Grieser 2. Field Trip forms W, Aug. 31/Th, Sept. 1 HW: Outline Ch. 3 1. Unit Test – Ch. 1 & 2 2. Start making Ecobottles |
TOPICS:
A. Nature’s Building Blocks – Matter B. Environmental Systems – the Role of Energy and Energy Conversions C. Science Models and Systems OBJECTIVES
1) Define systems within the context of environmental science. 2) Explain the components and states of matter. 3) Distinguish between various forms of energy and discuss the first and second laws of thermodynamics. 4) Describe the ways in which ecological systems depend on energy inputs. 5) Explain how scientists keep track of inputs, outputs, and changes to complex systems. 6) Describe how natural systems change over time and space.
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