Natural Science: Environmental Science

Content Knowledge
Comprehend
• Environmental science concepts such as:
o How the earth is a body in space whose environmental system depends largely on the sun for light and heat and that the
current environment is subject to change
o The environmental processes and their role in processing matter crucial for sustaining life
o The existence of relationships among the earth, the water, and the atmosphere, and how the relationship is best
exemplified by the water cycle
• Environmental interactions within biota and the environment through understanding the notion of habitats and their role in
evolution
• Geology concepts such as:
o The history of the earth and solar system
o The process of volcanism and erosion
Standards for Success (S4S)
Natural Science: Environmental Science
Successful students:
A. Understand concepts related to environmental science
B. Understand the interaction of the environment and biota (including humans) and
some of the consequences of that interaction
C. Understand concepts related to geology