Unit 1 Introduction to Environmental Science Learning Targets

 I can define sustainability.  I can explain the scientific principles of sustainability.  I can explain the social science principles of sustainability.  I can outline the components of natural capital.  I can define a resource and distinguish between renewable and nonrenewable.  I can compare the resource use from more-developed countries to less developed countries.  I can define environmental degradation.  I can define pollution and distinguish between point and nonpoint sources.  I can explain the tragedy of the commons.  I can define ecological footprint.  I can analyze per capita and national ecological footprints.  I can my predictions using the Environmental Impact Model, I=P X A X T.  I can explain the three major cultural events that have led to a need for a sustainability revolution.  I can identify and explain the five major causes of environmental problems.  I can explain ways by which to live more sustainably.  I can define environmental ethics.  I can define environmental worldview.  I can identify and explain each worldview.  I can apply my understanding of each worldview to various environmental issues.  I can explain the significance of the 1991 Biosphere 2 experiment.  I can outline the four principles that govern the use of public lands and their resources.  I can outline the five ways by which developers wish to open more federal lands.  I can explain the three foundations of environmental literacy.  I can outline the ethical guidelines of living more sustainably.  I can describe voluntary simplicity.  I can explain the mental traps associated with achieving sustainable living.  I can outline the ways by which we can create a sustainable revolution.