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=Introduction to Environmental Science Principles and Practices=

Essential Questions:

 * What are different types of natural resources and why are these resources important to human life?
 * Why is understanding social sciences (psychology, sociology, economics, etc.) important to Environmental Science?
 * How can environmental science help humankind to learn from past mistakes?
 * How are environmental science and environmentalism different?
 * How has industrialization (esp the materials economy) led to increased threat to natural resources?


 * Study Guides**:
 * [[file:STUDY GUIDE Intro Chapter 1 13-14.pdf]] Test Date:
 * == CHAPTER 1 TEST will be on Thurs 10/10 for Per 4 and 5, Friday 10/11 for per 2, 7 and 8! STUDY UP!!!! ==
 * == Don't forget that you can make a 4x6"handwritten cheat card for the test, but it must be turned in BEFORE THE START OF BLOCK 2 ON THURSDAY, 10/10! ==
 * == IMPORTANT: The last section of the test (principles of environmentalism) will not be on the test- it will be given as a separate quiz! ==
 * [[file:STUDY GUIDE Lab Test 2013-14.pdf]] Test Date: TBA
 * == IMPORTANT: The last section of the test (principles of environmentalism) will not be on the test- it will be given as a separate quiz! ==
 * [[file:STUDY GUIDE Lab Test 2013-14.pdf]] Test Date: TBA
 * [[file:STUDY GUIDE Lab Test 2013-14.pdf]] Test Date: TBA


 * Powerpoints:**


 * Readings:**
 * Tips for Fighting Affluenza
 * **Lessons from Easter Island**


 * Lab Investigations:**
 * 1) Accuracy and Precision
 * 2) Initial Field Exploration
 * 3) Data Collection and Presentation


 * Projects and Activities:**
 * Design of Longterm Field Research Project - Degnan Park


 * Videos:**
 * Easter Island Underworld
 * Tragedy of the Commons
 * Story of Stuff
 * Experimental Design