Science 3

In this Environmental Science Course we will study the organic fuels, alternative energy sources, and our land and water resources. We will also discuss current environmental issues that we face in the world today and how we might resolve the issues.

Science 3A will explore:

A Study of Current Environmental Issues and how they relate to people.

Exploration of Energy Resourses the ways people use energy, energy sources being investigated and possible alternatives to fossil fuels.

Land and Water Resources: The earth¡¦s land and water resources will be explored.

Managing Human Impact: Global issues, such as Loss of habitat, maintenance of biodiversity, attaining a sustainable environment and protection of the environment for future generations will be addressed.

Students will be expected to participate in laboratories and field studies, find and summarize four articles which address a current environmental issue each quarter, and maintain a notebook.