Environmental Studies
Avon Lake City Schools
Curriculum Framework
Environmental Studies
Course Overview:
Environmental science incorporates biology, marine biology, chemistry, physics and physical geology and introduces students to key concepts, principles and theories within environmental science. Investigations are used to understand and explain the behavior of nature in a variety of inquiry and design scenarios that incorporate scientific reasoning, analysis, communication skills and real-world applications. Prerequisites: Biology, Chemistry or currently taking Chemistry and recommendation from the science department. This class meets one period daily for ½ unit of credit.
Textbook (Title and Publishing Company):
Environmental Science and teacher created materials
Online/Supplemental Materials:
Explore Learning
Assessments:
Final
Content/Topics/Learning Goals Subject to Pacing and Schedules |
1st Quarter- Scientific Inquiry and the Great Lakes Ecosystems |
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2nd Quarter- The World’s Oceans and Marine Biology |
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Last Updated: Sedlick
September, 2023