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Avon Grove School District |
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AGSD K-12 Science Curriculum (Final) |
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Science - *Advanced Environmental Science |
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The learner will be able to
categorize stream order in a watershed.
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PA Standards, 2002(a), Grade 12, 4.1.12.A |
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The learner will be able to
explain the concept of stream order.
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PA Standards, 2002(a), Grade 12, 4.1.12.A |
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The learner will be able to
identify the order of watercourses within a major river's watershed.
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PA Standards, 2002(a), Grade 12, 4.1.12.A |
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The learner will be able to
compare and contrast the physical differences found in the stream continuum from headwater to mouth.
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PA Standards, 2002(a), Grade 12, 4.1.12.A |
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The learner will be able to
explain the relationships that exist within watershed in the United States.
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PA Standards, 2002(a), Grade 12, 4.1.12.B |
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The learner will be able to
understand that various ecosystems may be contained in a watershed.
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PA Standards, 2002(a), Grade 12, 4.1.12.B |
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The learner will be able to
examine and describe the ecosystems contained within a specific watershed.
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PA Standards, 2002(a), Grade 12, 4.1.12.B |
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The learner will be able to
identify and describe the major watersheds in the United States.
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PA Standards, 2002(a), Grade 12, 4.1.12.B |
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The learner will be able to
analyze the parameters of a watershed.
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PA Standards, 2002(a), Grade 12, 4.1.12.C |
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The learner will be able to
interpret physical, chemical and biological data as a means of assessing the environment of a watershed.
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PA Standards, 2002(a), Grade 12, 4.1.12.C |
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The learner will be able to
apply appropriate techniques in the analysis of a watershed (e.g., water quality, biological diversity, erosion, sedimentation).
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PA Standards, 2002(a), Grade 12, 4.1.12.C |
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The learner will be able to
evaluate the trade-offs, costs, and benefits of conserving watersheds and wetlands.
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PA Standards, 2002(a), Grade 12, 4.1.12.E |
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The learner will be able to
evaluate the effects of natural events on watershed and wetlands.
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PA Standards, 2002, Grade 12, 4.1.12.E |
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The learner will be able to
evaluate the effects of human activities on watersheds and wetlands.
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PA Standards, 2002, Grade 12, 4.1.12.E |
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The learner will be able to
analyze the use of renewable and nonrenewable resources.
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PA Standards, 2002(a), Grade 12, 4.2.12.A |
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The learner will be able to
explain the effects on the environment and sustainability through the use of nonrenewable resources.
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PA Standards, 2002(a), Grade 12, 4.2.12.A |
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The learner will be able to
evaluate the advantages and disadvantages of reusing our natural resources.
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PA Standards, 2002(a), Grade 12, 4.2.12.A |
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The learner will be able to
analyze factors affecting the availability of renewable and nonrenewable resources.
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PA Standards, 2002(a), Grade 12, 4.2.12.B |
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The learner will be able to
evaluate the use of natural resources and offer approaches for using them while diminishing waste.
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PA Standards, 2002(a), Grade 12, 4.2.12.B |
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The learner will be able to
compare the economics of different areas based on the availability and accessibility of the natural resources.
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PA Standards, 2002, Grade 12, 4.2.12.B |
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The learner will be able to
analyze factors that influence availability of natural resources.
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PA Standards, 2002, Grade 12, 4.2.12.C |
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The learner will be able to
compare the use of natural resources in different countries.
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PA Standards, 2002, Grade 12, 4.2.12.C |
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The learner will be able to
determine how delivery systems influence the availability of resources at the local, regional and national level.
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PA Standards, 2002(a), Grade 12, 4.2.12.C |
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The learner will be able to
explain how technology has influenced the sustainability of natural resources over time.
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PA Standards, 2002(a), Grade 12, 4.8.12.A |
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The learner will be able to
describe how technology has changed the use of natural resources by business and industry.
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PA Standards, 2002(a), Grade 12, 4.8.12.A |
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The learner will be able to
analyze the effect of natural resource conservation on a product over time (e.g., automobile manufacturing, aluminum can recycling, paper products).
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PA Standards, 2002(a), Grade 12, 4.8.12.A |
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The learner will be able to
analyze technology's role on natural resource sustainability.
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PA Standards, 2002(a), Grade 12, 4.8.12.B |
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The learner will be able to
explain how technology has decreased the use of raw natural resources.
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PA Standards, 2002(a), Grade 12, 4.8.12.B |
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The learner will be able to
explain how technology has impacted the efficiency of the use of natural resources.
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PA Standards, 2002(a), Grade 12, 4.8.12.B |
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The learner will be able to
analyze the role of technology in the reduction of pollution.
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PA Standards, 2002(a), Grade 12, 4.8.12.B |
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The learner will be able to
analyze how pollution has changed in quantity, variety and toxicity as the United States developed its industrial base.
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PA Standards, 2002(a), Grade 12, 4.8.12.C |
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The learner will be able to
analyze historical pollution trends and project them for the future.
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PA Standards, 2002(a), Grade 12, 4.8.12.C |
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The learner will be able to
compare and contrast historical and current pollution levels at a given location.
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PA Standards, 2002(a), Grade 12, 4.8.12.C |
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The learner will be able to
analyze the international implications of environmental occurrences.
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PA Standards, 2002(a), Grade 12, 4.8.12.D |
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The learner will be able to
identify natural occurrences that have international impact (e.g., El Nino, volcano eruptions, earthquakes).
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PA Standards, 2002(a), Grade 12, 4.8.12.D |
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The learner will be able to
analyze environmental issues and their international implications.
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PA Standards, 2002(a), Grade 12, 4.8.12.D |
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The learner will be able to
analyze the complex and diverse ecosystems of wetlands.
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PA Standards, 2002(a), Grade 12, 4.1.12.D |
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The learner will be able to
explain the functions of habitat, nutrient production, migration, stopover and groundwater recharge as it relates to wetlands.
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PA Standards, 2002(a), Grade 12, 4.1.12.D |
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The learner will be able to
explain the dynamics of a wetland ecosystem.
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PA Standards, 2002(a), Grade 12, 4.1.12.D |
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The learner will be able to
describe and analyze different types of wetlands.
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PA Standards, 2002, Grade 12, 4.1.12.D |
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The learner will be able to
evaluate solid waste management practices.
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PA Standards, 2002(a), Grade 12, 4.2.12.D |
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The learner will be able to
examine and explain the path of a recyclable material from collection to waste, reuse or recycling identifying the market forces.
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PA Standards, 2002(a), Grade 12, 4.2.12.D |
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The learner will be able to
understand current regulations concerning recycling and solid waste.
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PA Standards, 2002(a), Grade 12, 4.2.12.D |
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The learner will be able to
research new technologies in the use, reuse or recycling of materials.
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PA Standards, 2002(a), Grade 12, 4.2.12.D |
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The learner will be able to
analyze the complexity of environmental health issues.
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PA Standards, 2002(a), Grade 12, 4.3.12.A |
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The learner will be able to
identify environmental health issues and explain how they have been addressed on a worldwide level.
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PA Standards, 2002(a), Grade 12, 4.3.12.A |
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The learner will be able to
analyze efforts to prevent, control and/or reduce pollution through cooperation and benefit analysis and management.
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PA Standards, 2002, Grade 12, 4.3.12.A |
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The learner will be able to
describe the impact of occupational exposures as they relate to environmental health issues.
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PA Standards, 2002(a), Grade 12, 4.3.12.A |
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The learner will be able to
identify invisible pollutants and explain their effects on human health.
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PA Standards, 2002(a), Grade 12, 4.3.12.A |
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The learner will be able to
explain the relationship between wind direction and velocity as it relates to dispersal and occurrence of pollutants.
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PA Standards, 2002(a), Grade 12, 4.3.12.A |
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The learner will be able to
explain the different disposal methods used for toxic and hazardous waste.
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PA Standards, 2002, Grade 12, 4.3.12.A |
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The learner will be able to
analyze the local, regional and national impacts of environmental health.
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PA Standards, 2002(a), Grade 12, 4.3.12.B |
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The learner will be able to
analyze the cost of natural disasters in both dollars and loss of natural habitat.
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PA Standards, 2002(a), Grade 12, 4.3.12.B |
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The learner will be able to
research and analyze the local, state and national laws that deal with point and nonpoint source pollution and evaluate the costs and benefits of these laws.
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PA Standards, 2002(a), Grade 12, 4.3.12.B |
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The learner will be able to
explain mitigation and its role in environmental health.
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PA Standards, 2002(a), Grade 12, 4.3.12.B |
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The learner will be able to
explain industry's initiatives to meet state and federal mandates on clean air and water.
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PA Standards, 2002(a), Grade 12, 4.3.12.B |
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The learner will be able to
describe the impacts of point and nonpoint source pollution on the Chesapeake Bay.
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PA Standards, 2002(a), Grade 12, 4.3.12.B |
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The learner will be able to
identify and evaluate the costs and benefits of laws regulating air and water quality and waste disposal.
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PA Standards, 2002(a), Grade 12, 4.3.12.B |
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The learner will be able to
analyze the need for a healthy environment.
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PA Standards, 2002(a), Grade 12, 4.3.12.C |
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The learner will be able to
research the relationship of some chronic diseases to an environmental pollutant.
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PA Standards, 2002(a), Grade 12, 4.3.12.C |
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The learner will be able to
explain how man-made systems may affect the environment.
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PA Standards, 2002(a), Grade 12, 4.3.12.C |
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The learner will be able to
analyze the management practices in the agriculture business.
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PA Standards, 2002(a), Grade 12, 4.4.12.A |
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The learner will be able to
define the components of an agriculture system that would result in a minimal waste of resources.
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PA Standards, 2002(a), Grade 12, 4.4.12.A |
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The learner will be able to
identify the diversity in crop production and analyze the advantages and disadvantages of such diversity.
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PA Standards, 2002(a), Grade 12, 4.4.12.A |
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The learner will be able to
research and analyze environment practices related to agricultural systems.
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PA Standards, 2002(a), Grade 12, 4.4.12.A |
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The learner will be able to
analyze the effects of agricultural practices on the economy.
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PA Standards, 2002(a), Grade 12, 4.4.12.A |
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The learner will be able to
analyze the impact of nutrient management laws on Pennsylvania agriculture.
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PA Standards, 2002(a), Grade 12, 4.4.12.A |
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The learner will be able to
assess the role of agriculture cooperatives.
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PA Standards, 2002(a), Grade 12, 4.4.12.A |
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The learner will be able to
describe how agricultural science has influenced biotechnology.
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PA Standards, 2002(a), Grade 12, 4.4.12.B |
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The learner will be able to
investigate how bio-engineered crops may influence the food supply.
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PA Standards, 2002(a), Grade 12, 4.4.12.B |
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The learner will be able to
analyze the use of specific bacteria for the control of agricultural pests.
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PA Standards, 2002(a), Grade 12, 4.4.12.B |
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The learner will be able to
evaluate the use of feed additives in shifting metabolism to increase muscle mass and reduce fat in farm animals.
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PA Standards, 2002, Grade 12, 4.4.12.B |
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The learner will be able to
analyze and research the social, political and economic factors that agricultural systems.
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PA Standards, 2002(a), Grade 12, 4.4.12.C |
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The learner will be able to
analyze the costs and benefits associated with agriculture practice and how they affect economic and human needs.
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PA Standards, 2002(a), Grade 12, 4.4.12.C |
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The learner will be able to
analyze the costs and benefits of agriculture research practices in society.
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PA Standards, 2002(a), Grade 12, 4.4.12.C |
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The learner will be able to
research the use of by-products that are the results of agriculture production (e.g., manure handling, bird feathers).
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PA Standards, 2002(a), Grade 12, 4.4.12.C |
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The learner will be able to
analyze research and development activities as they relate to agriculture.
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PA Standards, 2002(a), Grade 12, 4.4.12.D |
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The learner will be able to
analyze the role of research development and technology as it related to the food and fiber system.
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PA Standards, 2002(a), Grade 12, 4.4.12.D |
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The learner will be able to
research and analyze energy sources used and/or generated by producing, processing and marketing agricultural products.
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PA Standards, 2002(a), Grade 12, 4.4.12.D |
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The learner will be able to
research integrated pest management systems.
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PA Standards, 2002(a), Grade 12, 4.5.12.A |
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The learner will be able to
analyze the threshold limits of pests and the need for intervention in a managed environment.
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PA Standards, 2002(a), Grade 12, 4.5.12.A |
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The learner will be able to
research the types of germicides and analyze their effects on homes, industry, hospitals and institutions.
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PA Standards, 2002(a), Grade 12, 4.5.12.A |
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The learner will be able to
design and explain an integrated pest management plan that uses a range of pest controls.
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PA Standards, 2002(a), Grade 12, 4.5.12.A |
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The learner will be able to
research and analyze integrated pest management practices globally.
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PA Standards, 2002(a), Grade 12, 4.5.12.B |
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The learner will be able to
research worldwide integrated pest management systems and evaluate the level of impact.
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PA Standards, 2002(a), Grade 12, 4.5.12.B |
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The learner will be able to
research and analyze the international regulations that exist related to integrated pest management.
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PA Standards, 2002(a), Grade 12, 4.5.12.B |
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The learner will be able to
explain the complexities associated with moving from one level of control to the next with different integrated pest management practices and compare the related costs of each system.
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PA Standards, 2002(a), Grade 12, 4.5.12.B |
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The learner will be able to
analyze the historical significance of integrated pest management on society.
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PA Standards, 2002(a), Grade 12, 4.5.12.C |
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The learner will be able to
explain the dynamics of integrated pest management practices and the relative effects upon society.
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PA Standards, 2002(a), Grade 12, 4.5.12.C |
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The learner will be able to
identify historic events affecting integrated pest management and cite the practices used (e.g., avian flu, bubonic plague, potato blight).
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PA Standards, 2002(a), Grade 12, 4.5.12.C |
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The learner will be able to
research and analyze the long-term effects of pest management practices on the environment.
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PA Standards, 2002(a), Grade 12, 4.5.12.C |
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The learner will be able to
analyze the interdependence of an ecosystem.
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PA Standards, 2002, Grade 12, 4.6.12.A |
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The learner will be able to
analyze the relationships among components of an ecosystem.
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PA Standards, 2002, Grade 12, 4.6.12.A |
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The learner will be able to
evaluate the efficiency of energy flow within an ecosystem.
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PA Standards, 2002(a), Grade 12, 4.6.12.A |
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The learner will be able to
explain limiting factors and their impact on carrying capacity.
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PA Standards, 2002, Grade 12, 4.6.12.A |
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The learner will be able to
understand how biological diversity impacts the stability of an ecosystem.
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PA Standards, 2002, Grade 12, 4.6.12.A |
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The learner will be able to
analyze the positive or negative impacts of outside influences on an ecosystem.
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PA Standards, 2002, Grade 12, 4.6.12.A |
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The learner will be able to
analyze how different land use practices can affect the quality of soils.
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PA Standards, 2002(a), Grade 12, 4.6.12.A |
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The learner will be able to
analyze the impact of cycles on the ecosystem.
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PA Standards, 2002(a), Grade 12, 4.6.12.B |
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The learner will be able to
evaluate the materials necessary for natural cycles.
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PA Standards, 2002(a), Grade 12, 4.6.12.B |
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The learner will be able to
explain the processes involved in the natural cycles.
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PA Standards, 2002(a), Grade 12, 4.6.12.B |
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The learner will be able to
analyze how human action and natural changes affect the balance within an ecosystem.
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PA Standards, 2002, Grade 12, 4.6.12.C |
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The learner will be able to
analyze the effects of substances that move through natural cycles.
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PA Standards, 2002(a), Grade 12, 4.6.12.C |
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The learner will be able to
analyze the effects of natural occurrences and their effects on ecosystems.
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PA Standards, 2002, Grade 12, 4.6.12.C |
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The learner will be able to
analyze effects of human action on an ecosystem.
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PA Standards, 2002, Grade 12, 4.6.12.C |
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The learner will be able to
compare the stages of succession and how they influence the cycles existing in an ecosystem.
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PA Standards, 2002(a), Grade 12, 4.6.12.C |
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The learner will be able to
analyze biological diversity as it relates to the stability of an ecosystem.
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PA Standards, 2002, Grade 12, 4.7.12.A |
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The learner will be able to
examine and explain what happens to an ecosystem as biological diversity changes.
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PA Standards, 2002, Grade 12, 4.7.12.A |
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The learner will be able to
explain the relationship between species loss and biodiversity.
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PA Standards, 2002(a), Grade 12, 4.7.12.A |
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The learner will be able to
examine and explain how a specialized interaction between two species may affect the survival of both species.
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PA Standards, 2002(a), Grade 12, 4.7.12.A |
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The learner will be able to
examine the effects of extinction, both natural and human caused, on the environment.
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PA Standards, 2002, Grade 12, 4.7.12.B |
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The learner will be able to
predict how human or natural action can produce change to which organisms cannot adapt.
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PA Standards, 2002(a), Grade 12, 4.7.12.B |
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The learner will be able to
identify species that became extinct through natural causes and explain how that occurred.
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PA Standards, 2002(a), Grade 12, 4.7.12.B |
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The learner will be able to
identify a species that became extinct due to human actions and explain what occurred.
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PA Standards, 2002(a), Grade 12, 4.7.12.B |
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The learner will be able to
analyze the effects of threatened, endangered or extinct species on human and natural systems.
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PA Standards, 2002(a), Grade 12, 4.7.12.C |
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The learner will be able to
identify and explain how a species increase, decline or elimination affects the ecosystem and/or human, social, cultural and economic structures.
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PA Standards, 2002, Grade 12, 4.7.12.C |
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The learner will be able to
explain why natural populations do not remain constant.
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PA Standards, 2002(a), Grade 12, 4.7.12.C |
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The learner will be able to
analyze management strategies regarding threatened or endangered species.
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PA Standards, 2002(a), Grade 12, 4.7.12.C |
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The learner will be able to
identify laws, agreements or treaties at national or international levels regarding threatened or endangered species.
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PA Standards, 2002(a), Grade 12, 4.7.12.C |
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The learner will be able to
analyze the role of zoos and wildlife preserves on species that have been identified as threatened or endangered.
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PA Standards, 2002(a), Grade 12, 4.7.12.C |
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The learner will be able to
examine the influence of wildlife management in preserving different species in Pennsylvania (e.g., bobcat, elk, bald eagle).
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PA Standards, 2002(a), Grade 12, 4.7.12.C |
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The learner will be able to
analyze environmental laws and regulations as they relate to environmental issues.
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PA Standards, 2002(a), Grade 12, 4.9.12.A |
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The learner will be able to
analyze and explain how issues lead to environmental law or regulation (e.g., underground storage tanks, regulation of water discharges, hazardous, solid and liquid industrial waste, endangered species).
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PA Standards, 2002(a), Grade 12, 4.9.12.A |
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The learner will be able to
compare and contrast environmental laws and regulations that may have a positive or negative impact on the environment and the economy.
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PA Standards, 2002, Grade 12, 4.9.12.A |
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The learner will be able to
research and describe the effects of an environmental law or regulation and how it has impacted the environment.
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PA Standards, 2002(a), Grade 12, 4.9.12.A |
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