Sample learning plan in teaching environmental science
- 1. JERELINE D. DE PABLO A Teacher’s Module https://www.labroots.com/tag/environmental-science/webinars
- 2. Preliminaries Course Title: Environmental Science Course Number: Sci. 110 Semester: First Semester, Academic Year 2020-2021 Course Description: This 3 unit course deals with general concepts and principles pertaining to complex pattern of interaction between the physical environment and biological communities on earth. Emphasis is also given on the current environmental issues and concerns as well as disaster risk management techniques. Total Learning Time: 18 weeks or 54 hours Learning Outcomes: At the end of the Semester, the students must have: 1. Discussed and explained the different environmental concepts and principles pertaining to complex pattern of interaction between the physical environment and biological communities on Earth. 2. Identified environmental issues and concerns and formulate possible ways to mitigate them. 3. Discuss the roles of biotic and abiotic components of ecosystem in establishing homeostasis in the environment; 4. Explain the limiting factors and tolerance in an ecosystem; 5. Describe the types of ecosystem; 6. Explain the energy flow in an ecosystem; 7. Discuss the pathways of the different biogeochemical cycles and its importance in the environment; 8. Explain the various relationship existing among organisms; 9. Identify the biomes that are most important for human activities and for biodiversity protection. 10. Discuss the underlying causes of the loss of Philippine biodiversity. 11. Discuss the impact of air pollution to the environment. 12. Explain the occurrence of global warming and the greenhouse effect in the environment. 13. Discuss the impact of water pollution to the environment and the effects of human activities in the bodies of water. 14. Discuss the various management methods in addressing the solid waste problems. 15. Explain the salient points of the Environmental Laws. 16. Present a project proposal addressing specific environmental issue in the community. Overview: The Earth, our home is a miracle planet. It is the only planet in the solar system known to harbor life. It is perfectly set that as our planet's rapid spin and molten nickel-iron core give rise to an extensive magnetic field, which, along with the atmosphere, shields us from nearly all of the harmful radiation coming from the Sun and other stars.
- 3. Environmental Science is the study of patterns and processes in the natural world and their modification by human activity. To understand current environmental problems, we need to consider physical, biological and chemical processes that are often the basis of those problems. This Science Module is designed as a guide in helping students learn independently and at the same time work on activities at their own pace. This will aid them in learning amidst the challenges faced in today’s global pandemic. This module begins with an introduction regarding environmental science focusing on the study of biosphere and the impact of human activities on it. It explains the basic ecological concepts, picturing the ecosystems as they naturally occur, taking the reader through the various environmental crises that beset the planet today. It moves on to environmental management, discussing approaches, strategies and laws. Guided readings, additional links for videos and activities to enhance understanding are also included in this module. Each module consists of the following components: • Part I- Introduction This part contains the following: a. Objectives- This refers to the expected learning outcomes in every module. b. Expected Outputs- This refers to the possible output or deliverables of the lesson. • Part II- Serious Talk- This is the main part of the module. This contained sections such as lecture or discussion of the topic and activities needed for further understanding. This part encourages the learner to read and work on the activities presented. This also contains Lecture Wrapper questions which try to assess how the learners are able to regulate their learning. • Part III- Check your Understanding- This contains other activities which learners can further work on to supplement or enrich what they have understood. • Part IV- The Finish Line- This is the assessment part. This is the part of the module that tries to measure what they have learned while working on the module. • Part V- Additional Readings and Internet Links - This contains additional readings to support the topic, videos to enhance learning and downloadable power point presentations. THE AUTHOR
- 4. CONTENTS Preliminaries Module 1 Introduction to Environmental Science a. Definition of environmental science. b. Environmental Principles c. Basic Issues in Environmental Science Module 2 Basic Ecological Concepts a. Energy Flow in the Ecosystem a.1 Trophic Levels a.2 Food Chains and Food webs a.3 Pyramids of Energy and Biomass b. Biogeochemical Cycles c. Species Interactions d. Biodiversity Module 3 Ecosystem a. Biotic and Abiotic components b. Limiting Factors and Tolerance c. Ecological Niche d. Homeostasis in the ecosystem e. Major Types of Ecosystems e.1 Terrestrial Ecosystem -Desert -Forest e.2 Freshwater Ecosystems e.3 Marine Ecosystems Module 4 Environmental Issues a. Impact of Population Growth b. Garbage Problem c. Pollution c.1. Land c.2. Water c.3. Air d. Climate Change e. Ecosystem Degradation f. Biodiversity Loss Module 5 Solid Waste Pollution a. Solid Waste Pollution b. Solid Waste Management Methods c. Controlling Pollution d. Philippine Efforts in Controlling Solid Waste e. Material Recovery Facility Module 6 Environmental Management a. Energy Resources and Consumption
- 5. b. Philippine Environmental Laws b.1 Philippine Clean Air Act of 1999 b.2Tobacco Regulation Act of 2003 b.3Toxic Substances and Hazardous and Nuclear Wastes Control Act of 1990 b.4 Ecological Solid Waste Management Act of 2000 b.5 Philippine Clean Air Water Act of 2004 b.6 The Water Code of the Philippines b.7 Wildlife Resources Conservation and Protection Act b.8 National Integrated Protected Areas System Act of 1992 b.9 Indigenous People Rights Act c. Strategies of Governments
- 6. MODULE 1
- 7. I-Introduction A. Learning Objectives At the end of the session, the students must have: 1. Defined environmental science. 2. Discussed the environmental principles. 3. Applied environmental principles in preserving the environment to attain quality life. 4. Discussed basic issues in environmental science. 5. Developed an advocacy that can address environmental issues. B. Expected Outputs: 1. Worksheet 1- Environmental Science Defined and Environmental Principles 2. Worksheet 2- Environmental Problems/Issues 3. Video Presentation on basic environmental issues. 4. Reflective Essay II- Serious Talk A. Environmental Science ➢ Is an interdisciplinary field that covers both the physical science- physics, chemistry, biology geology, geography, resource technology, and engineering, and social sciences, resource conservation and management, demography, economics, politics, and ethics ➢ It compasses the surrounding conditions that affect man and other organisms. ECOLOGY- derived from the Greek word oikos, meaning “house or a place to live in.” ENVIRONMENT- refers to the sum of all external factors acting on an organisms or community of organisms. It consists of both Biotic factors (living things) and Abiotic factors (nonliving things) that surround us and with which we interact. Renewable resources like sunlight cannot be depleted. Nonrenewable resources like oil CAN be depleted. Resources like timber and clean water are renewable only if we do not overuse them.
- 8. B. Environmental Principles Environmental principles offer protection to our natural world. These are guides for decision- makers, giving laws shape and meaning. They are used in a whole host of government and public authority decisions, including planning applications, management of marine protected areas and dealing with contaminated land. These includes the following: Interdependence/ Interrelatedness Everything is connected to everything else. Diversity and Stability It is believed that the diverse community is a stable community. The more species represent, the more stable the community because several species keep other species in check, preventing any species from overpopulating the habitat. Change Ecosystems change over time and space. Any change in community affects the different organisms within it. Balance of Nature Ecosystem are capable of self- maintenance and self- regulation. Finiteness of Resources There are limitations and boundaries to utilization. Extraction of resources should be anchored on the concepts of sustainable development and wise utilization. Stewardship Being the most intelligent and gifted with reason, humans are capable of manipulating creation to their own advantage & are made not to rule the world but to help the world. Sustainability A society should manage its economic growth in such a way as to do no irreparable damage to the environment.
- 9. C. Environmental Issues The earth is facing an environmental crisis on a scale unprecedented in human history. This crisis is already responsible for high levels of human suffering and, if it continues, risks the extinction of human life on the planet. https://libcom.org/library/environment-introduction Pollution Global Warming Natural Resource Depletion Overpopulation Waste Disposal Climate Change Ozone Layer Depletion Loss of Biodiversity Ocean Acidification Deforestation GLOBAL ENVIRONMENTAL ISSUES
- 10. III- Check Your Understanding 1. Worksheet 1-Environmental Science defined and Environmental Principles My New Knowledge Questions What I Know 1. What is environmental science? 2. What are the different environmental principles? Discuss each principle. 2. Worksheet 2 Environmental Issues Directions: Identify the environmental problem presented in each picture. Write your answers on the space provided after each number. Refer to the choices indicated inside the bubble map.
- 11. 3. Performance Task. Video Presentation. Make a short video presentation emphasizing common environmental issues in your locality. Use your own creativity in making your presentation. You may conduct an interview from a local government official/barangay official to strengthen your presentation. 4. Personal Advocacy addressing local environmental issue. ➢ Write a reflective essay discussing your personal advocacy on environmental issues applicable in your local community. ➢ Explain your plans for the advocacy and the reasons why you chose this initiative. ➢ Your essay should not be less than 200 words. ➢ You will be graded using a Rubric IV- The Finish Line General Directions: Read the direction carefully and answer each item correctly. STRICTLY NO ERASURES. Write your answer on a separate sheet. I- Identification. Identify what is being asked in the ff. 1. It refers to the different resources that can be replaced over time. 2. These are the nonliving components in an ecosystem. 3. It refers to the interdisciplinary field, drawing on many diverse disciplines. 4. It is the sum of all external factors acting on an organism or community of organisms. 5.It is a branch of biology that deals with the study of interactions of organisms with its environment. II- Tell whether the following resources are renewable or nonrenewable. Write RW for renewable and NRW if otherwise. 1. sunlight 2. Coal 3. Natural gas 4. agricultural crops 5. Gold 6. Wave energy 7. heat energy 8. Crude oil 9. timber 10. Minerals III- Identify the environmental principle or issues being described. 1. Our world undergoes several modifications and nothing is permanent anymore. 2. There are limitations and boundaries to the utilization of resources. 3. Every organism is important, thus, one cannot exist without the other. 4. Humans are said to be responsible individuals that should be taking care of God’s creations. 5. It is believed that the more species represent a community the more stable it is. 6. It is the result of human practices like emission of greenhouse gases. 7. An environmental issue that is associated with the extinction of species and habitats. 8. Clearing of green cover and make that land available for residential. 9. It is the result of excessive use of products with CFC’s 10. It is the main cause of poverty and shortage of resources such as water, food and fossil fuels. Lecture Wrapper What do I already know about this topic? _________________________________________________________________ How do I feel about this topic? _________________________________________________________________
- 12. How does this topic relate to something I already know? _________________________________________________________________ What questions do I have already about this topic? _________________________________________________________________ V- Additional Readings & References Online materials: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bn8R_XqjjI0 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A0pB1qw8SMs https://eslflow.com/environmental-issues-vocabulary-and-language-exercises.html Powerpoint presentation downloadable in Google Classroom Books: Tayo, G.T, Gascon, C.N, Maglambayan, V.B, Novicio, L.P, Viril, V.M. 2004. Fundamentals of Environmental Science. Trinitas Publishing Inc. Doria, B.D, Tangonan, L.F, Ruadap, M.V. 2019. General Education Environmental Science. Jimczyville Publications. Cunningham, W.P & Cunningham, M.A. 2009. Principles of Environmental Science: Inquiry and Applications. McGraw-Hill Company, Inc. Images: azocleantech.com medium.com news.stanford.edu pinterest.com nsf.gov slideshare.net worldwildlife.org