Essential Knowledge, Skills, and Processes Activities, Models, and Simulations Standard 6.9 In order to meet this standard, it is expected that The student will investigate and Activities: students will understand public policy decisions relating 6.9 a, c, d to the environment. Key concepts include differentiate between renewable and nonrenewable resources. management of renewable resources; Investigate and construct working models of wind management of nonrenewable describe the role of local and state conservation turbines and hydroelectric generators. Students will resources; professionals in managing natural resources. experiment with their own designs and visualize how the mitigation of land-use and These include wildlife protection; forestry and the energy transfers into electricity production. environmental hazards through waste management; and air, water, and soil (Sensor: Voltage) conservation. preventive measures; and cost/benefit tradeoffs in conservation analyze resource-use options in everyday policies. activities and determine how personal choices have costs and benefits related to the generation of waste. Models/Simulations: analyze how renewable and nonrenewable resources are used and managed within the home, school, and community. analyze reports, media articles, and other narrative materials related to waste management and resource use to determine various perspectives concerning the costs/benefits in real-life situations. evaluate the impact of resource use, waste management, and pollution prevention in the school and home environment.
Standard Essential Knowledge, Skills, and Processes Activities, Models, and Simulations 6.9 The student will investigate and understand public policy decisions relating to the environment. Key concepts include management of renewable resources; management of nonrenewable resources; the mitigation of land-use and environmental hazards through preventive measures; and cost/benefit tradeoffs in conservation policies. In order to meet this standard, it is expected that students will differentiate between renewable and nonrenewable resources. describe the role of local and state conservation professionals in managing natural resources. These include wildlife protection; forestry and waste management; and air, water, and soil conservation. analyze resource-use options in everyday activities and determine how personal choices have costs and benefits related to the generation of waste. analyze how renewable and nonrenewable resources are used and managed within the home, school, and community. analyze reports, media articles, and other narrative materials related to waste management and resource use to determine various perspectives concerning the costs/benefits in real-life situations. evaluate the impact of resource use, waste management, and pollution prevention in the school and home environment. Activities: 6.9 a, c, d Investigate and construct working models of wind turbines and hydroelectric generators. Students will experiment with their own designs and visualize how the energy transfers into electricity production. (Sensor: Voltage) Models/Simulations: