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K–12 Standards

Ecology and Natural Resource Management (2017)

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EXPLORE NATURAL RESOURCE SCIENCE AND MANAGEMENT 1.0

  • 1

    Investigate the Relationship Between Natural Resources and Society, Including Conflict Management 1.1

    1. 1

      Define natural resource management.1.1.1

    2. 2

      Summarize the history of natural resource conservation and policies.1.1.2

    3. 3

      List and compare major natural resource management agencies, industries, and organizations.1.1.3

    4. 4

      Describe human dependency and demands on natural resources.1.1.4

    5. 5

      Explain natural resource conservation.1.1.5

    6. 6

      Investigate the effects of multiple uses of natural resources (e.g., recreation, mining, agriculture, forestry, public lands grazing).1.1.6

    7. 7

      Explore societal issues and conflicts related to natural resource management.1.1.7

  • 2

    Explain Interrelationships Between Natural Resources and Humans in Managing Natural Environments 1.2

    1. 1

      Identify the demands of population growth on natural resources and the environment.1.2.1

    2. 2

      Examine the use and management of renewable and nonrenewable resources.1.2.2

    3. 3

      Describe the role of individuals in stewardship of the environment.1.2.3

    4. 4

      Research and debate current issues related to the conservation or preservation of natural resources.1.2.4

INVESTIGATE ECOLOGICAL CONCEPTS AND SCIENTIFIC PRINCIPLES RELATED TO NATURAL RESOURCE SYSTEMS 2.0

  • 1

    Explore Ecological Principles in Natural Resource Management 2.1

    1. 1

      Define ecosystems and biomes and identify ecoregions of Idaho.2.1.1

    2. 2

      Identify natural processes that govern ecosystems over time.2.1.2

    3. 3

      Describe the interdependence of organisms within an ecosystem (e.g., food chains and webs).2.1.3

    4. 4

      Investigate the processes associated with ecological succession.2.1.4

    5. 5

      Explain the importance of biodiversity.2.1.5

  • 2

    Explore Properties of Soil2.2

    1. 1

      Summarize soil formation factors.2.2.1

    2. 2

      Identify soil texture.2.2.2

    3. 3

      Describe soil conservation practices.2.2.3

    4. 4

      Analyze and interpret soil data.2.2.4

  • 3

    Explore Principles of Hydrology2.3

    1. 1

      Define watersheds and explain their hydrological and ecological function.2.3.1

    2. 2

      Discriminate between point and nonpoint pollution sources.2.3.2

    3. 3

      Analyze and interpret water quality data.2.3.3

    4. 4

      Describe the function of wetlands and importance of wetland management.2.3.4

    5. 5

      Identify laws and regulations governing water.2.3.5

EXPLORE PRINCIPLES OF RANGELAND MANAGEMENT 3.0

  • 1

    Identify Rangeland Types and Management Practices3.1

    1. 1

      Define rangelands and identify key characteristics.3.1.1

    2. 2

      Identify major rangeland types in Idaho.3.1.2

    3. 3

      Compare public and private management of rangelands.3.1.3

    4. 4

      Identify multiple uses of rangelands.3.1.4

    5. 5

      Identify laws, policies, and managing entities of rangelands.3.1.5

    6. 6

      Identify impacts of use on rangelands.3.1.6

  • 2

    Understanding the Historic, Environmental, Social, and Economic Importance of Idaho Rangelands 3.2

    1. 1

      Understand how rangelands have been important to humans throughout time.3.2.1

    2. 2

      Identify the ecological services provided by rangelands.3.2.2

    3. 3

      Recognize the value of rangelands to society.3.2.3

    4. 4

      Understand the importance of working rangelands for the economic livelihood of Idaho and other parts of the country and world.3.2.4

  • 3

    Identify Common Idaho Rangelands Plants3.3

    1. 1

      Identify morphological characteristics of rangeland plants.3.3.1

    2. 2

      Use a dichotomous key to identify rangeland plants.3.3.2

    3. 3

      Assemble a plant collection.3.3.3

    4. 4

      Identify important Idaho rangeland plants and evaluate their use by animals.3.3.4

    5. 5

      Define native, introduced, invasive, noxious, and poisonous plants.3.3.5

  • 4

    Apply Rangeland Management Practices3.4

    1. 1

      Identify key components of a management plan.3.4.1

    2. 2

      Identify rangeland management tools and techniques.3.4.2

    3. 3

      Use rangeland measurement tools.3.4.3

    4. 4

      Conduct a rangeland inventory and interpret data.3.4.4

    5. 5

      Determine stocking rates based on animal demand and forage supply.3.4.5

    6. 6

      Discuss the impacts of dynamic forces of change on rangelands (e.g., fire, weather,3.4.6

    7. 7

      insects, disease, people, animals, invasive species) and identify management strategies.3.4.7

EXAMINE FOREST RESOURCES AND MANAGEMENT4.0

  • 1

    Identify Forest Types and Management Practices4.1

    1. 1

      Identify major forest types in Idaho.4.1.1

    2. 2

      Assess different methods of forest management.4.1.2

    3. 3

      Compare public and private management of forests.4.1.3

    4. 4

      Identify multiple uses of forests.4.1.4

    5. 5

      Identify laws, policies, and managing entities of forests.4.1.5

    6. 6

      Identify impacts of use on forests. 4.1.6

  • 2

    Understanding the Historic, Environmental, Social, and Economic Importance of Idaho Forests 4.2

    1. 1

      Understand how forests have been important to humans throughout time.4.2.1

    2. 2

      Identify the ecological services provided by forests.4.2.2

    3. 3

      Recognize the value of forests to society.4.2.3

    4. 4

      Understand the importance of working forests for the economic livelihood of Idaho and other parts of the country and world.4.2.4

  • 3

    Identify Common Idaho Forest Plants4.3

    1. 1

      Identify morphological characteristics of forest plants.4.3.1

    2. 2

      Use a dichotomous key to identify trees, shrubs, and other forest plants.4.3.2

    3. 3

      Assemble a plant collection.4.3.3

    4. 4

      Identify important Idaho forest plants and evaluate their use by animals.4.3.4

    5. 5

      Define native, introduced, invasive, noxious, and poisonous plants.4.3.5

  • 4

    Apply Forest Management Practices4.4

    1. 1

      Identify key components of a management plan.4.4.1

    2. 2

      Identify forest management tools and techniques.4.4.2

    3. 3

      Use forest measurement tools.4.4.3

    4. 4

      Conduct a forest inventory and interpret data.4.4.4

    5. 5

      Define silviculture and compare different timber harvest systems.4.4.5

    6. 6

      Discuss impacts of dynamic forces of change (e.g., fire, weather, insects, disease, people, animals, invasive species) on forests and identify management strategies.4.4.6

EXPLORE FIRE ECOLOGY AND MANAGEMENT5.0

  • 1

    Explore the Effects of Fire on Rangeland and Forest Ecosystems 5.1

    1. 1

      Explain the significance of each of the components of the “fire triangle.”5.1.1

    2. 2

      Discuss the fire behavior triangle (fuel, weather, topography).5.1.2

    3. 3

      Interpret the factors affecting fire frequency in Idaho past, present, and future.5.1.3

    4. 4

      Describe the social, economic, and ecological effects of wildland fire.5.1.4

    5. 5

      Examine the role of fuel management and the relationship between fuel load and fire effects in rangeland and forest ecosystems.5.1.5

UNDERSTAND THE IMPORTANCE AND APPLICATION OF GPS/GIS IN NATURAL RESOURCE MANAGEMENT 6.0

  • 1

    Investigate GPS/GIS Systems and Their Applications6.1

    1. 1

      Define the uses of geographic information systems (GIS) and spatial analysis as it applies to natural resource management.6.1.1

    2. 2

      Describe the purpose and function of a Global Positioning System (GPS).6.1.2

    3. 3

      Demonstrate the ability to use a GPS unit by navigating and collecting waypoints.6.1.3

  • 2

    Demonstrate the Use of Land Management Maps 6.2

    1. 1

      Use legal descriptions to identify locations and acreage.6.2.1

    2. 2

      Identify symbols on topographical maps.6.2.2

    3. 3

      Predict terrain based on topographical maps.6.2.3

    4. 4

      Demonstrate the ability to find GPS locations on a topographic map.6.2.4

INVESTIGATE FISH AND WILDLIFE ECOLOGY 7.0

  • 1

    Explore the Importance and Distribution Fish and Wildlife Resources in Idaho 7.1

    1. 1

      Identify the seven categories of wildlife.7.1.1

    2. 2

      Connect the distribution of wildlife associated with private and public land.7.1.2

    3. 3

      Describe the importance of wildlife, including indigenous and migratory species, their physical and behavioral characteristics, habitat and management.7.1.3

    4. 4

      List impacts on wildlife habitat.7.1.4

    5. 5

      Describe techniques used in harvesting of wildlife.7.1.5

    6. 6

      Summarize appropriate outdoor safety practice.7.1.6

    7. 7

      Describe techniques of wildlife habitat improvement.7.1.7

  • 2

    Understand Wildlife Management7.2

    1. 1

      Identify the agencies and organizations associated with wildlife management.7.2.1

    2. 2

      Explore the role of USDA - Wildlife Services, DOI – US Fish and Wildlife Service, and Idaho Fish & Game concerning wildlife management.7.2.2

EXAMINE MINERAL AND ENERGY RESOURCES MANAGEMENT 8.0

  • 1

    Examine Mineral Resources and Management8.1

    1. 1

      Identify local mineral resources.8.1.1

    2. 2

      Summarize the impact of mineral resources to society.8.1.2

    3. 3

      Compare the various practices for obtaining mineral resources.8.1.3

    4. 4

      Describe the impact of mining practices on the environment.8.1.4

    5. 5

      Compare processes for reclaiming areas where minerals have been extracted.8.1.5

  • 2

    Recognize the Types and Importance of Energy Resources 8.2

    1. 1

      Differentiate between renewable and nonrenewable energy resources.8.2.1

    2. 2

      Investigate types of renewable resources.8.2.2

    3. 3

      Compare types of electrical power generation.8.2.3

    4. 4

      Analyze positive and negative impact of energy development on the environment.8.2.4

EXPLORE CAREER OPPORTUNITIES IN THE NATURAL RESOURCE INDUSTRY 9.0

  • 1

    Understand Employment Fields in the Natural Resource Industry 9.1

    1. 1

      List and describe the types of employment opportunities in natural resource management. 9.1.1

    2. 2

      Explore education and training for different natural resource management careers.9.1.2

    3. 3

      Describe the process of choosing a career path in the natural resource management industry.9.1.3

PARTICIPATE IN LEADERSHIP TRAINING THROUGH MEMBERSHIP IN A STUDENT LEADERSHIP ORGANIZATION 10.0

  • 1

    Recognize the Traits of Effective Leaders and Participate in Leadership Training Through Involvement in a Student Leadership Organization 10.1

    1. 1

      Expand leadership experience by serving as a chapter officer or on a committee.10.1.1

    2. 2

      Exhibit leadership skills by demonstrating proper parliamentary procedure.10.1.2

    3. 3

      Participate in a career development event at the local level or above.10.1.3

DESCRIBE THE RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN A SUPERVISED AGRICULTURAL EXPERIENCE (SAE) AND PREPARATION OF STUDENTS FOR A CAREER IN AGRICULTURE 11.0

  • 1

    Maintain a Supervised Agricultural Experience 11.1

    1. 1

      Accurately maintain SAE record books.11.1.1

    2. 2

      Apply for a proficiency award related to the SAE program area.11.1.2

    3. 3

      Actively pursue necessary steps to receive higher degrees or recognition in a student leadership organization.11.1.3

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