Introduction to Environmental Systems Mrs. Livingston 8/25/2014

Learning style assessments Lab safety review Opening Procedures Introduction of one another Distribution and preparation of interactive notebook Overview of the course Classroom expectations and consequences Grading procedures Homework Reteach/retesting policy Tardy policy Classroom materials Learning style assessments Lab safety review

Classroom Catalyst What is the environment? Is the environment something that can be “harmed,” “saved,” “preserved,” or “destroyed”?

Objectives 8/25/2014 Content objective(s) (TEKS): (a) describe the impact of human activities to the environment and the role that science plays in the restoration of a sustainable environment; (b) identify the different fields of study that contribute to environmental science; (c) trace the history of environmental science as it evolves over time. Language objective(s)(ELPS): read and orally describe the impact of human activities to the environment and the role that science play in the restoration of a sustainable environmental science; (b) list the different fields of study that contribute to environmental science; (c) create a timeline of the history of the environmental science as it evolves over time

Key vocabulary Environmental science Ecology Agriculture Natural resource Pollution Biodiversity Law of supply and demand Ecological footprint Sustainability Scientists Timeline Hunters-gathers Industrial revolution Resources Diversity Consumption Depletion

Closing Product/Homework In a small group, brainstorm and discuss your chosen topic. Write and/or draw your ideas on your construction paper. Be prepared to present your topic using your poster. Homework: Complete the footprint calculator activity, print it out and be prepared for next class to discuss.

Closing Product Resource depletion Pollution Loss of biodiversity Economics and the environment Population and consumption Developed and developing countries Environmental effects of agriculture Scientists as citizens, citizens as scientists