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STANDARD 5.10 (ENVIRONMENTAL STUDIES) ALL STUDENTS WILL DEVELOP AN UNDERSTANDING OF THE ENVIRONMENT AS A SYSTEM OF INTERDEPENDENT COMPONENTS AFFECTED BY HUMAN ACTIVITY AND NATURAL PHENOMENA.
Descriptive Statement: Creating an awareness of the need to protect, conserve, and preserve natural resources is a goal of science education. This standard calls for students to develop knowledge of environmental issues, including management of natural resources, production and use of energy, waste management, and the interdependence of ecosystems.
Cumulative Progress Indicators
Building upon knowledge and skills gained in preceding grades, by the end of Grade 6, students will:
A. Natural Systems and Interactions 1. Explain how organisms interact with other components of an ecosystem. 2. Describe the natural processes that occur over time in places where direct human impact is minimal.
B. Human Interactions and Impact 1. Describe the effect of human activities on various ecosystems. 2. Evaluate the impact of personal activities on the local environment.
Link to Standard 5.10 Grade 3-4
Link to Standard 5.10 Grade 7-8
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