How do I know what it important? How do I even know what is environmental? How do I know what it important?

What will we cover in environmental science? Biology Zoology-Study of animals Botany- Study of plants Microbiology- Study of microorganisms (tiny) Ecology-Study of how all of the above affect each other

Earth Science Geology Study of Earth’s- surface, interior, history, processes (volcanoes, etc) Paleontology-Study of fossils and ancient life Climatology- Study of Earth’s atmosphere and climate Hydrology- Study of Earth’s water resources

Physics Engineering- Using science to make sense of how matter and energy are useful to humans- in structures, machines, products

Chemistry Biochemistry-Study of chemistry of living things Geochemistry- Study of chemistry of materials- rocks, soil, water (part of geology)

Social Science Geography- Study of the relationship between human populations and Earth’s features (deserts, mountains, etc) Anthropology- Study of interactions of biological, cultural, geographical, and historical aspects of humankind Sociology- Study of human population dynamics and statistics

So, how do I decide what is important? Aesthetic What is beautiful or pleasing

Economic The gain or loss of money or jobs

Environmental The protection of natural resources

Educational The accumulation and sharing of knowledge

Ethical/Moral What is right or wrong

Health The maintenance of human health

Recreational Human leisure activities

Scientific Understanding the natural world

Social/Cultural The maintenance of human communities and their values and traditions

Now- You decide- With your group- what are the most important Environmental Things for your Environmental timeline