Students will investigate their environment using the scientific method.

Students will identify and list energy sources, distinguishing between renewable and nonrenewable, and how they flow through natural systems.

Students will list living and nonliving parts of an ecosystem, noting the qualities of healthy habitats.

Students will draw and interpret a simple water cycle.

Students will list careers in natural resources.

Students will identify the different types of pollution and their causes.

Students will list environmental problems and actions taken by people.

Students will identify a local environmental issue, develop a plan to solve the problem, and communicate that information to local, state, or national officials.

Students will identify how their personal actions impact the environment and understand their environmental responsibility to their community.