Environmental Science Learning Progression Chart Topic 1: Systems Topic 2: Energy Topic 3: Populations Topic 4: Sustainability AR EVS-ESS2-2 AR EVS-ESS2-3 AR EVS-ESS2-5 AR EVS-ESS2-6 AR EVS-ESS3-5 AR EVS1-ETS1-1 AR EVS-PS3-1 AR EVS-PS3-2 AR EVS-PS3-3 AR EVS-PS3-4 AR EVS-ESS2-4 AR EVS2-ETS1-2 AR EVS-LS2-1 AR EVS-LS2-2 AR EVS-LS2-6 AR EVS-LS2-8 AR EVS3-ETS1-3 AR EVS-ESS3-1 AR EVS-ESS3-2 AR EVS-ESS3-3 AR EVS-ESS3-4 AR EVS-ESS3-6 AR EVS-LS2-7 AR EVS-LS4-6 AR EVS4-ETS1-3 Arkansas Clarification Statements (AR)
Create or revise a simulation of a phenomenon, designed device, process, or system. (EVS-LS4-6) and have driven human migrations. (EVS-ESS3-1) ESS3.C: Human Impacts on Earth Systems Scientists and engineers can make major contributions by developing technologies that produce less pollution and waste and that preclude ecosystem degradation. (EVS-ESS3-3, EVS-ESS3-4) Through computer simulations and other studies, important discoveries are still being made about how the ocean, the atmosphere, and the biosphere interact and are modified in response to human activities. (EVS-ESS3-6) When evaluating solutions, it is important to take into account a range of constraints, including cost, safety, reliability, and aesthetics, and to consider social, cultural, and environmental impacts. (EVS-ESS3-2, EVS-ESS3-4, EVS-LS4-6, EVS-LS2-7) Both physical models and computers can be used in various ways to aid in the engineering design process. Computers are useful for a variety of purposes, such as running simulations to test different ways of solving a problem or to see which one is most efficient or economical; and in making a persuasive presentation to a client about how a given design will meet his or her needs. (EVS-LS4-6) New technologies can have deep impacts on society and the environment, including some that were not anticipated. (EVS-ESS3-3) Engineers continuously modify these technological systems by applying scientific knowledge and engineering design practices to increase benefits while decreasing costs and risks. (EVS-ESS3-4) - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - to Nature of Science Science Addresses Questions About the Natural and Material World Science and technology may raise ethical issues for which science, by itself, does not provide answers and solutions. Science knowledge indicates what can happen in natural systems—not what should happen. The latter involves ethics, values, and human decisions about the use of knowledge. Many decisions are not made using science alone, but rely on social and cultural contexts to resolve issues. (EVS-ESS3-2) Science is a Human Endeavor Science is a result of human endeavors, imagination, and creativity. (EVS-ESS3-3)
Contributors The following educators contributed to the development of this course: Susan Allison – Benton School District Rebecca Koelling – Highland School District Katie Anderson – Little Rock School District Karen Ladd – Nettleton School District Dr. Katherine Auld - Northwest Arkansas Community College Steven Long – Rogers School District Dr. Daniel Barth - University of Arkansas at Fayetteville Chris Lynch – Black River Technical College Angela Bassham – Salem School District Jacki Marlin – Perryville School District Allison Belcher – Little Rock School District Monica Meadows – Pulaski County Special School District Debbie Bilyeu – Arkansas AIMS Patti Meeks – Hamburg School District Tami Blair – Texarkana School District Melissa Miller – Farmington School District Stephen Brodie – University of Arkansas at Fort Smith STEM Center Dr. Jim Musser – Arkansas Tech University Stephanie Brown – Quitman School District Nanette Nichols – Wilbur D. Mills AR Education Cooperative Cindy Bunch – Manila School District Dennis Pevey – eSTEM Public Charter School Cindy Cardwell – Bentonville School District Tami Philyaw – Smackover – Norphlet School District Larry Cooper – Springdale School District Kathy Prislovsky – Stuttgart School District Sarah Croswell – Virtual Arkansas Kathy Prophet – Springdale School District Tami Eggensperger – Cabot School District Rhonda Riggin – Booneville School District Shelley Forbess – El Dorado School District Will Squires – Caddo Hills School District Kyla Gentry – Searcy School District Tim Trawick – Conway School District Jenna Gill – Siloam Springs School District David Wentz – Pea Ridge School District Douglas Hammon – Little Rock School District Andrew Williams – University of Arkansas at Monticello Keith Harris – University of Arkansas at Little Rock Partnership for STEM Education Wendi J.W. Williams – Northwest Arkansas Community College Leonda Holthoff – Star City School District Cathy Wissehr – University of Arkansas at Fayetteville Amanda Jones – Poyen School District Diedra Young – Ridgway Christian High School, Pine Bluff