Through collecting, analyzing, and interpreting data on environmental quality, students begin to assess the impact of chemical pollution on the local environment and suggest ways of solving these problems. Students can demonstrate their knowledge of chemical reactions in oral and written reports, diagrams, and charts. Students demonstrate their scientific skills and processes when they conduct and report on scientific investigations and analyses of environmental issues. Energy sources and options Humans require energy to enhance their quality of life. Through the harnessing of electrical energy, we are able to transform this energy into other usable forms such as light, heat, and sound energy.
Students investigate the sources of energy and options available for human use.
Through historical exploration and creative problem solving, students begin to develop responsible attitudes about energy conservation. Students can demonstrate their knowledge of energy sources and options through a variety of representations including tables, charts, concept maps, time lines, and written explanations. Students demonstrate their scientific skills and processes when they work together to research and analyze energy options. Earth and Space Science Earth and Space Science includes the study of the universe and the structure of the earth. By using the skills, processes, and attitudes of science, students develop an understanding of the forces, processes, and dynamic life-supporting qualities of the Earth as well as the major features of the universe and space technologies.