Course Title:
Environmental Science A/B
Course Description:
Environmental Science A DescriptionEnvironmental Science A offers students the opportunity to understand the concepts fundamental to ecology and measures to prevent damage to the environment. Lessons in the A course review the scientific method, discuss biodiversity, and review earth processes, including the rain and carbon cycles. Students take a detailed look at the various types of pollution and study how to safeguard resources.Environmental Science B DescriptionIn the second course of Environmental Science, students learn about environmental programs and policies, including waste management and conservation. Students study the effect of environmental organizations as well as government agencies charged with protecting the environment. The final unit examines technology and its impact on the environment; topics include energy production, modern agriculture, and public land management.
School Information:
District:
Nevada Connections Academy
State:
NV
Yes
Requested competency code:
- Lab Science
Date submitted:
Wednesday, July 6, 2022
Approved:
Denied:
Deferred:
Deferred:
Yes
Date:
Wednesday, July 13, 2022
Reason:
In order to be reviewed as a laboratory science, we will need a list of physical laboratory experiments completed for this course and number of hours students spend doing laboratory assignments each week.
Committee review :