Earth and Its Resources 
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Course
Description: |
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This
one trimester elective focuses on chemistry topics dealing with
the cycles of matter, human population trends, water quality, water,
air and land pollution, and conservation practices. We will
look into how our personal choices and decisions impact our environment
and our earth's resources. |
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Course
Objectives: |
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• Define, explain and discuss basic chemical terms, concepts and principles in the environment. • Apply knowledge learned in classroom and lab to environmental situations. • Solve problems by using the scientific method and other methods used in the textbook. • Understand the impact of science and technology on society and the Earth's resources. • Use lab apparatus, set up and conduct experiments safely. • Communicate both orally and in written form in lab and class. • Work cooperatively with others. |
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Other
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Course is offered in room 240 during period 1 trimester one. Our class attends a weekend field trip up in Finland, MN at Wolf Ridge Environmental Learning Center. Text Used: Environmental Science, by Lapinski, Schoch, and Tweed, 2003, Scott Foresman-Addison Wesley. |
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