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Environmental Resources: Soil and Water: Grades 10, 11, 12

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Environmental Concerns

  • 1.1

    Define terms

    1. 1.

      Match terms with definitions1.1.1

  • 1.2

    Identify areas of environmental concern

    1. 1.

      Research each area of environmental concern (soil, water, wildlife, air, climate, wetlands, and waste management)1.2.1

  • 1.3

    Discuss career opportunities relating to environmental science

    1. 1.

      Research a career in environmental resource management to determine educational requirements, working conditions, and salary1.3.1

  • 1.4

    Identify FFA activities that support an interest in soil and water management

    1. 1.

      Participate in FFA activities related to environmental resources.1.4.1

Safety in Environmental Resources

  • 2.1

    Define terms

    1. 1.

      Match terms to their definitions2.1.1

  • 2.2

    Discuss the meaning and importance of safety and safe work with environmental resources

    1. 1.

      Relate examples of safety hazards associated with environmental resources.2.2.1

    2. 2.

      Have students name examples of accidents that have occurred locally in environmental resources work2.2.2

  • 2.3

    Identify hazards in environmental resources

    1. 1.

      Survey hazardous situations in local environmental resources facilities and prescribe the appropriate safety measures to be taken and propose ways of eliminating or reducing the risk of these hazards2.3.1

    2. 2.

      Develop a list of practices to reduce risk when working with environmental resources2.3.2

  • 2.4

    Describe the importance of personal safety in environmental resources

    1. 1.

      Identify and properly use appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) with environmental resources2.4.1

    2. 2.

      Calculate the cost of personal protective equipment (PPE) for an individual involved with environmental resources2.4.2

    3. 3.

      Work together with others to promote safety in environmental resources2.4.3

    4. 4.

      Take a test on environmental resources safety before beginning work2.4.4

Soils

  • 3.1

    Define terms

    1. 1.

      Match terms to their definitions3.1.1

  • 3.2

    Explain how soils are formed

    1. 1.

      Use a soil survey to explain the origin of local soils3.2.1

  • 3.3

    List the components of soil (e.g., mineral, organic, water, air, life)

    1. 1.

      Give an oral report on the components of soil3.3.1

    2. 2.

      Examine soil under a microscope3.3.2

  • 3.4

    Discuss how soil texture is determined

    1. 1.

      Conduct a soil sedimentation test for different types of soil samples3.4.1

    2. 2.

      Conduct a ribbon test to determine soil texture3.4.2

  • 3.5

    Describe soil structure.

    1. 1.

      Determine the soil structure of several soil samples.3.5.1

  • 3.6

    Label the layers found in the soil horizon (O, A, E, B, C, R)

    1. 1.

      Observe exposed soil to determine presence of layers3.6.1

  • 3.7

    List the factors that contribute to soil erosion (e.g., wind, water)

    1. 1.

      Set up a erosion model3.7.1

    2. 2.

      Take a field trip to eroded areas3.7.2

  • 3.8

    Define the purpose and characteristics of land capability classes

    1. 1.

      Classify land areas around the school according to their capabilities3.8.1

    2. 2.

      Use a soil survey to help determine land capability classes3.8.2

  • 3.9

    List major soil conservation practices

    1. 1.

      Take a field trip to see different soil conservation practices3.9.1

  • 3.10

    Explain how to interpret a soil test analysis

    1. 1.

      Interpret soil test analysis reports3.10.1

  • 3.11

    Explain the movement of water into and through the soil profile

    1. 1.

      Dig a pit or visit a road cut to see mottling of poorly drained soil3.11.1

Water

  • 4.1

    Define terms

    1. 1.

      Match terms to their definitions4.1.1

  • 4.2

    Explain the importance of surface water and its major uses

    1. 1.

      Map out the hydrologic cycle4.2.1

  • 4.3

    Discuss groundwater and the water table

    1. 1.

      Using a groundwater model, trace the pathways of water to the water table4.3.1

  • 4.4

    Describe the process for testing ground water quality

    1. 1.

      Test water samples from the community4.4.1

    2. 2.

      Identify problem areas in the community, using water samples4.4.2

  • 4.5

    Describe the process for testing surface water quality

    1. 1.

      Test the quality of surface water using a test kit4.5.1

  • 4.6

    Describe water conservation methods as related to irrigation, animal production, and human use

    1. 1.

      Develop a plan to conserve water used for irrigation, animal production, and human use4.6.1

  • 4.7

    Discuss the purposes of dams and their effects on the environment

    1. 1.

      Research the various dam areas in the United States, and present your findings in a speech4.7.1

Air

  • 5.1

    Define terms

    1. 1.

      Match terms to their definitions5.1.1

  • 5.2

    Describe the kinds and sources of air pollution

    1. 1.

      Identify the sources of air pollution in your community5.2.1

    2. 2.

      Choose one source of air pollution in the community, and present a paper on solving the problem5.2.2

  • 5.3

    Discuss the influence of air pollution on the environment

    1. 1.

      Survey the area for sources of air pollution5.3.1

    2. 2.

      Research the affects of air pollution on the environment, and present your findings in a speech5.3.2

Wetlands

  • 6.1

    Define terms

    1. 1.

      Match terms to their definitions6.1.1

  • 6.2

    Discuss the types of wetlands

    1. 1.

      Invite a wetlands expert to address the class on the value of wetlands6.2.1

    2. 2.

      Identify wetland areas in your community6.2.2

  • 6.3

    Explain the importance of wetlands

    1. 1.

      Research the importance of wetlands and give a brief report6.3.1

  • 6.4

    Discuss the destruction of wetlands

    1. 1.

      Outline a method of wetland destruction and its ramifications to the environment6.4.1

  • 6.5

    Discuss wetland conservation

    1. 1.

      Visit the Soil Conservation Service to discuss the various wetland conservation programs available to landowners6.5.1

  • 6.6

    Discuss the construction of wetlands

    1. 1.

      Conduct Internet research on wetlands construction in Arkansas6.6.1

Waste Management

  • 7.1

    Define terms

    1. 1.

      Match terms to their definitions7.1.1

  • 7.2

    Explain the kinds and sources of wastewater

    1. 1.

      Tour a wastewater treatment facility7.2.1

    2. 2.

      Take a tour of an animal production facility where wastewater is treated on site7.2.2

    3. 3.

      Research Arkansas regulations pertaining the wastewater treatment7.2.3

  • 7.3

    Discuss the kinds and sources of solid waste

    1. 1.

      Report on approved methods to dispose of poultry litter7.3.1

    2. 2.

      Report on approved methods for the disposal of animal carcasses7.3.2

  • 7.4

    Discuss the kinds and sources of hazardous waste

    1. 1.

      Identify potential sources of hazardous waste in the community7.4.1

    2. 2.

      Research the laws of your community and state regarding hazardous waste7.4.2

Biological Processes

  • 8.1

    Define terms

    1. 1.

      Match terms to their definitions8.1.1

  • 8.2

    Discuss the importance of the nutrient cycles

    1. 1.

      Diagram nutrient cycles8.2.1

  • 8.3

    Explain the composting process and its value

    1. 1.

      Construct a compost bin or other system for composting organic matter8.3.1

Frequently asked questions

What grade levels do these standards cover?
Grade 10, Grade 11, and Grade 12
When were these standards adopted?
2008
Where can I read the official document?
Environmental Resources: Soil and Water

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