Enviro-Sci

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When investigating different systems (e.g., agriculture, terrestrial, aquatic), how does a habitat meet the needs of a species?
How do changes within living and non-living components of aquatic, terrestrial and human systems affect the balance within and between them?
How is the survival of species and their ability to adapt affected by natural and human induced environmental changes?
How does the quality of the environment affect the health of all living things within it?
How do humans influence the environment?

Key Concepts	Key Skills/Competencies	Standards/Eligible Content
Air, soil, water, and indoor pollution affect human health in a variety of ways.
Wetlands play an important part in pollution control, water quality and human health issues.
The misuse of natural resources can negatively affect the sustainability of society.
There are costs and benefits associated with cleaning up contaminants.
Diverse biomes exist in Pennsylvania.
The biotic and abiotic components within an ecosystem interact.
Organisms have specific roles in ecosystems.
Specific habitat management practices influence the success or failure of species.
Scientists use specific criteria to categorize organisms as threatened, endangered or extinct.
Scientists use a variety of physical, chemical and biological parameters to determine water quality.
Land use within a particular watershed will influence water quality.