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

2. 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

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

4. 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

5. 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

6. 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.

7. 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