Renewable+and+Nonrenewable+Resources

Course: Modern Consumer Science Unit: Renewable and Nonrenewable Resources

Teacher: Mrs. Murray Length of Unit: 1 weeks Content: Ecological Systems- Natural resource sustainability

Science Standards:
 * 4.2.10.A Explain that renewable and nonrenewable resources supply energy and materials.
 * 4.2.10.B Evaluate factors affecting the availability of natural resources.
 * 4.2.10.C Analyze how man-made systems have impacted the management and distribution of natural systems.
 * 4.2.10.D

Science Assessment Anchors: S11.A.1 Reasoning and Analysis S11.A.1.2 Identify and analyze the scientific or technological challenges of societal issues; propose possible solutions and discuss implications. S11.A.1.3 Describe and interpret patterns of change in natural and human-made systems. S11.A.1.3.4 Compare the rate of use of natural resources and their impact on sustainability.

S11.B.3 Ecological Behavior ad Systems <span style="background-color: transparent; color: #000000; font-family: Times New Roman; font-size: 16px; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;">S11.B.3.1 Use evidence or examples to explain the characteristics of and interactions within an ecosystem. <span style="background-color: transparent; color: #000000; font-family: Times New Roman; font-size: 16px; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;">S11.B.3.1.5 Predict how limiting factors (e.g., physical, biological, chemical) can affect organisms.

<span style="background-color: transparent; color: #000000; font-family: Times New Roman; font-size: 16px; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;">S11.B.3.3 Explain how human-made systems impact the management and distribution of natural resources. <span style="background-color: transparent; color: #000000; font-family: Times New Roman; font-size: 16px; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;">S11.B.3.3.3 Explain the environmental benefits and risks associated with human-made systems (e.g., integrated pest management, genetically engineered organisms, organic food production).

<span style="background-color: transparent; color: #000000; font-family: Times New Roman; font-size: 16px; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;">Measurable Skills:
 * <span style="background-color: transparent; color: #000000; font-family: Times New Roman; font-size: 16px; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;">Identify alternative sources of energy.
 * <span style="background-color: transparent; color: #000000; font-family: Times New Roman; font-size: 16px; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;">Identify and compare fuels used in industrial and agricultural societies.
 * <span style="background-color: transparent; color: #000000; font-family: Times New Roman; font-size: 16px; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;">Compare and contrast the cycles of various natural resources.
 * <span style="background-color: transparent; color: #000000; font-family: Times New Roman; font-size: 16px; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;">Describe natural occurrences that may affect the natural resources.
 * <span style="background-color: transparent; color: #000000; font-family: Times New Roman; font-size: 16px; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;">Analyze technologies that affect the use of our natural resources.
 * <span style="background-color: transparent; color: #000000; font-family: Times New Roman; font-size: 16px; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;">Evaluate the effect of consumer desires on various natural resources.
 * Explain the complete cycle of a natural resource from extraction to disposal, detailing its uses and effects on the environment.
 * Analyze energy uses and energy conservation in different regions.
 * Examine conservation practices in different countries.
 * Analyze the costs and benefits of different man-made systems and how they use renewable and nonrenewable natural resources.
 * Analyze the impact of information systems on management and distribution of natural resources.

<span style="background-color: transparent; color: #000000; font-family: Times New Roman; font-size: 16px; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;">Assessment: <span style="background-color: transparent; color: #000000; font-family: Times New Roman; font-size: 16px; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;">Teacher observation (formative) <span style="background-color: transparent; color: #000000; font-family: Times New Roman; font-size: 16px; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;">Graded notebook / journal (formative) <span style="background-color: transparent; color: #000000; font-family: Times New Roman; font-size: 16px; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;">Graded project –Restoration plan & presentation (summative)

<span style="background-color: transparent; color: #000000; font-family: Times New Roman; font-size: 16px; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;">Activities: <span style="background-color: transparent; color: #000000; font-family: Times New Roman; font-size: 16px; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;">Viewing of video the Lorax <span style="background-color: transparent; color: #000000; font-family: Times New Roman; font-size: 16px; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;">Teacher Led Class discussions <span style="background-color: transparent; color: #000000; font-family: Times New Roman; font-size: 16px; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;">Small group discussions <span style="background-color: transparent; color: #000000; font-family: Times New Roman; font-size: 16px; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;">Cooperative Learning <span style="background-color: transparent; color: #000000; font-family: Times New Roman; font-size: 16px; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;">Summative writing based upon writing prompts <span style="background-color: transparent; color: #000000; font-family: Times New Roman; font-size: 16px; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;">Computer generated small group presentations <span style="background-color: transparent; color: #000000; font-family: Times New Roman; font-size: 16px; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;">Ecosystem investigations

<span style="background-color: transparent; color: #000000; font-family: Times New Roman; font-size: 16px; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;">Resources: <span style="background-color: transparent; color: #000000; font-family: Times New Roman; font-size: 16px; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;">Video: The Lorax <span style="background-color: transparent; color: #000000; font-family: Times New Roman; font-size: 16px; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;">Computers with power point or keynote software <span style="background-color: transparent; color: #000000; font-family: Times New Roman; font-size: 16px; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;">Earth Partnership for Schools K-12 Curriculum Guide