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Exceptional Environmentalist Award

a Problem-Based Learning Project

This project addresses a number of PA Academic Standards across multiple academic areas.

Pennsylvania Academic Standards

4.3. Environmental Health

C. Analyze the need for a healthy environment

4.8. Humans and the Environment

C. Explain how human activities may affect local, regional and national environments. • Explain how a particular human activity has changed the local area over the years.

D. Explain the importance of maintaining the natural resources at the local, state and national levels. • Explain how human activities and natural events have affected ecosystems. • Explain how conservation practices have influenced ecosystems. • Define the roles of Pennsylvania agencies that deal with natural resources.

4.9. Environmental Laws and Regulations

A. Analyze environmental laws and regulations as they relate to environmental issues.

 

Civics and Government

5.2.9 Rights and Responsibilities - D. Analyze political leadership and public service in a Republican form of government.

5.2.12 Rights and Responsibilities - G. Evaluate what makes a competent and responsible citizen.

 

History

8.2.6 Pennsylvania history - A. Analyze the political and cultural contributions of individuals and groups to Pennsylvania history

8.3.6, 9 United States history - A. Identify and analyze the political and cultural contributions of individuals and groups to U.S. History.

 

Reading Writing, Listening and Speaking

1.2. 5, 8, 11 Reading Critically in All Content Areas - A. Read and understand essential content of informational texts and documents in all academic areas.

1.2. 5, 8, 11 Reading Critically in All Content Areas - B. Use and understand a variety of media and evaluate the quality of material produced.

1.4.5. 8, 11 Types of Writing - B. Write multi-paragraph informational pieces (e.g., essays, descriptions, letters, reports, instructions).

1.4.5. 8, 11 Types of Writing - C. Write persuasive pieces.

1.5.5, 8, 11 Quality of Writing - A. Write with a sharp, distinct focus identifying topic, task and audience.

1.5.5, 8, 11 Quality of Writing - B. Write using well-developed content appropriate for the topic.

1.6. 5, 8, 11 Speaking and Listening - E. Participate in small and large group discussions and presentations.

1.6.5, 8, 11 Speaking and Listening - F. Use media for learning purposes.

1.8.5, 8, 11 Research - B. Locate information using appropriate sources and strategies.

1.8. 5, 8, 11 Research - C. Organize and present the main ideas from research. Credit sources using a structured format.

 

Science and Technology

3.7.7 A. Apply computer software to solve specific problems. • Identify software designed to meet specific needs (e.g., Computer Aided Drafting, design software, tutorial, financial, presentation software). • Identify and solve basic software problems relevant to specific software applications. • Identify basic multimedia applications. • Demonstrate a basic knowledge of desktop publishing applications.

3.7. Technological devices - C. Explain and demonstrate basic computer operations and concepts. C. Apply basic computer operations and concepts.

3.7. Technological devices - D. Apply computer software to solve specific problems. Demonstrate a basic knowledge of desktop publishing applications.

3.7. Technological devices - E. Apply basic computer communications systems.

3.8. Science, Technology and Human Endeavors B. Explain how human ingenuity and technological resources satisfy specific human needs and improve the quality of life.

3.8.4 A. Know that people select, create and use science and technology and that they are limited by social and physical restraints. • Identify and describe positive and negative impacts that influence or result from new tools and techniques.

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