Students will use the scientific method and develop a solution for an environmental issue.

Students will describe the flow of energy through an ecosystem using the laws of thermodynamics.

Students will be able to define and cite examples of succession, evolution, extinction, and biodiversity.

Students will map levels of organization of matter. See Science Curriculum.

Students will identify a biome then illustrate biogeochemical cycles, interaction among organisms, and impact of humans on the environment.

Students will describe Wisconsin's major ecosystems.

Students will create a timeline of resource management history in Wisconsin and identify careers and agencies responsible for current natural resource management.

Students will provide examples of how different cultures use natural resources, how resources are distributed around the world, and how people's use of resources impacts the environment.

Students will identify major pollutants, their point and nonpoint sources, resource depletion, and their environmental and economic impact.

Students will develop a personal action plan addressing a local environmental issue, listing short and long term solutions, and persuade others to participate in the action.

Students will explain how citizens work together in education, economic, and government institutions to solve environmental issues.