Earth, Space & Environmental Science Semester 2 (Environmental Science) (LAB)

Earth, Space & Environmental Science Semester 2 (Environmental Science) (LAB)

Recommended Grade Level: 9 - 12

Students study about the importance of our environment – the factors affecting it and why it’s important to carefully watch it. The course delves into the effect of environmental degradation on ecosystems and biodiversity – and the impact on humans. They also learn about the political factors affecting environment sanity and the need to carefully evaluate the benefits vs. trade-offs for various commercial activities.

Credit: 0.5

 

Prerequisites:

None

 

Required Materials (for labs):

• Staplers
• Scissors
• Desk lamp with a 60-watt bulb
• Black construction paper
• White construction paper
• Thermometer
• Chalk sticks 2” long – about 50mm each
• Clear glass cups
• Measuring cup
• White Vinegar
• Distilled water
• Masking tape
• Black (or any color) permanent marker
• Feathers that are at least 4” long and about the same size
• Rocks that are similar in shape and size
• Water
• Cooking Oil
• Paper towels large and absorbent
• Red Cabbage
• Kitchen Blender
• Kitchen Strainer
• Lids
• Small paper cup
• Baking soda
• Safety goggles
• Porcelain or Glass bowls
• Kitchen thermometer
• Access to Fridge with freezer
• Access to Stove / Burner to heat a pot of water
• Sheet to record data (lab sheet)