- Grove City Area School District
- Environmental Science
Nathan Barber
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Environmental Science
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Environmental Science (SCI410)
Mr. Barber (Room 172)
724-458-5456 ext. 2172 or nate.barber@gcasdk12.org
Google Classroom: sekrauy
Google Site: https://sites.google.com/gcasdk12.org/mrbarberssite/home
Course Description: This course is designed to be a fundamental introduction to environmental science. The course focuses on the interactions of humans and the biotic and abiotic world. Environmental issues of worldwide concern as well as the environmental problems of Pennsylvania will be discussed. The course objectives are based on the Science Anchors as outlined by the Standards Aligned System. Evaluation will include homework, quizzes, library/Internet assignments, lab/research projects, and examinations. Content examinations are required for each unit to include a comprehensive mid-term and final examination. As a result of this course, the students will gain knowledge of issues of human interactions with the environment. To increase environmental literacy, the students will be expected to learn local natural history.