Unit 1: An Overview of Environmental Science
Throughout this unit you will explore environmental issues on a local, regional and global level. You will relate your place within the Earth as well begin to understand other environmental world views. You will explore the human population issues and understand the role it has played on the current environment. |
Unit Materials
Part A: An Overview of Environmental Science
Article: History of the Environmental Movement & Timeline |
Part B: The Issues
Forming Opinions: Agent Orange Article, Climate Change Article & Questions GO: Personal Resource & Energy Demands Ecological Footprint (note: you only have to complete pages 1 & 2); Ecological Footprint Questions |
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Part D: Population Growth & Resource Limitations
Text: Limits to Population Growth Worksheet: Limits on Populations Lab: Modeling Population Growth (Please see Mrs. Cote for this as it is unable to be posted online); Lab Report Population Explosions: Text & Worksheet Notes: Human Population Worksheet: Human Population Growth Video: Don't Panic: Truth About Population Link & Questions Notes: Population in Canada Natural Capitol & Income Questions Overpopulation: Article & Questions |