Ecology and Environmental Science
Course Focus
Apply the following for each content standard.
ECO.1
Identify SDA Christian principles and values in correlation with science.
| ECO.1.1
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Recognize God's power as Designer, Creator, Sustainer, and Redeemer in the universe.
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| ECO.1.2
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Acknowledge God as the Author of all scientific principles and laws regardless of man's interpretation.
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| ECO.1.3
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Develop stewardship and service attitudes toward health, life, and earth's environment.
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| ECO.1.4
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Apply Biblical principles of Christian morality, integrity, and ethical behavior to all aspects of life.
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| ECO.1.5
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Equip students with Christian perspectives on scientific issues.
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Course Abilities
Apply the following to each content standard.
ECO.2
Develop abilities in science.
HS-ETS1
| ECO.2.1
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Develop critical and creative thinking skills (analysis, evaluation, divergent questioning, modeling).
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| ECO.2.2
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Understand and utilize the scientific method of problem solving.
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| ECO.2.3
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Utilize the principles and methodologies of cooperative learning.
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ECO.3
Be able to apply science knowledge and skills to a variety of purposes.
HS-ETS1
| ECO.3.1
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Recognize scientific principles and laws as tools to solve problems in everyday life.
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| ECO.3.2
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Apply the scientific method in analysis of controversial topics, e.g., cloning, global warming, stem cell research.
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| ECO.3.3
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Read, write, and interpret scientific documents (lab write-ups, journals, scientific publications).
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| ECO.3.4
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Conduct research in the content area.
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| ECO.3.5
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Engage in various uses of technology.
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Course Content
Principles, Population Dynamics, Natural Resources, Energy, Conservation (Understand, explore, analyze, apply.)
ECO.4
Be able to understand the basic principles of Ecology/Environmental Science.
| ECO.4.1
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Recognize God as the Designer and Creator of our earth.
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| ECO.4.2
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Understand the factors that influence organisms within their environment (trophic levels, symbiosis, food chain/web, biomes).
HS-LS1-5, 2-3, 2-4, 2-5, 2-8, 4-2, 4-3, HS-ESS3-6
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| ECO.4.3
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Demonstrate understanding of the nature of population dynamics (plant, animal, and human).
HS-LS1-3, 2-1, 2-2, 2-6, 4-4, 4-5
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| ECO.4.4
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Identify non-energy resources and their effects on the environment.
HS-LS2-1, 2-2, 2-3, 2-4, HS-ESS2-6, 3-1, 3-2, 3-3, 3-4, 3-5
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| ECO.4.5
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Classify conventional and alternative energy sources.
HS-PS3-3
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| ECO.4.6
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Exhibit an understanding of global conservation efforts.
HS-LS2-7, 4-6, HS-ESS2-2, 3-1, 3-2, 3-3, 3-4
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ECO.5
Be able to safely explore Ecology/Environmental Science concepts.
| ECO.5.1
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Examine relationships between organisms within the environment.
HS-LS1-5, 2-5, 2-8, 4-2, 4-3
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| ECO.5.2
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Investigate the factors affecting population dynamics.
HS-LS1-3, 2-1, 2-2, 2-6, 4-2, 4-3, 4-4, 4-5, HS-ESS3-4
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| ECO.5.3
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Survey advantages, disadvantages, and uses of conventional and alternative energy sources.
HS-PS3-3
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| ECO.5.4
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Explore conservation methods for natural resources.
HS-LS2-7, 4-6, HS-ESS2-2, 3-1, 3-2, 3-3, 3-4, HS-PS3-3
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ECO.6
Be able to analyze Ecology/Environmental Science concepts.
| ECO.6.1
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Evaluate factors affecting relationships between organisms within the environment.
HS-LS1-5, 2-3, 2-4, 2-5, 2-8, 4-2, 4-3
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| ECO.6.2
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Research and predict how factors affect population dynamics.
HS-LS1-3, 2-1, 2-2, 2-6, 4-2, 4-3, 4-4, 4-5
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| ECO.6.3
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Compare and contrast advantages, disadvantages, and uses of conventional and alternative energy sources.
HS-ESS3-4, HS-PS3-3
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| ECO.6.4
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Analyze current natural resource conservation methods.
HS-LS2-7, 4-6, HS-ESS2-2, 3-1, 3-2, 3-3, 3-4HS-LS2-7, 4-6, HS-ESS2-2, 3-1, 3-2, 3-3, 3-4
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ECO.7
Be able to apply fundamentals of Ecology/Environmental Science to life and the earth's environment.
| ECO.7.1
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Strengthen belief in God as Designer and Creator by applying the fundamentals of Ecology/Environmental Science.
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| ECO.7.2
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Utilize the concepts of Ecology/Environmental Science to improve lifestyle choices.
HS-LS2-7, 4-6, HS-ESS3-1, 3-2, 3-3, 3-4, 3-5
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| ECO.7.3
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Apply the study of Ecology/Environmental Science to ethical issues regarding the environment.
HS-LS2-6, 2-7, 4-6, HS-ESS2-2, 3-1, 3-2, 3-3, 3-4, 3-5, 3-6
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