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Science Grade 8ES Environmental Awareness |
1-2 weeks |
Man's actions have a profound effect on the environment. |
How does human activity effect the environment? How can the impact of human activity on the environment be reduced? |
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Analyzing short term effects, and predicting long term effects, of human activity on the environment. |
Global warming Pollution Acid rain (acid precipitation) Aerobic Air pollution Aaerobic Biodegradable Ethics Eutrophication Hazardous wastes Particulates Sanitary landfills Solid wastes Thermal pollution Water pollution |
Classwork Unit Activities Unit Laboratory Experiments Unit Laboratory Skills Unit Assessments |
Read Works Articles Bill Nye Videos Eyewitness Videos UPCO Physical Setting Earth Science Review UPCO Exploration in Earth Science Physical Setting Glencoe Earth Science Text Glencoe Earth Science Science Notebook
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