Environmental Service Systems AG1
Essential Questions:
1. How do policies and regulations impact environmental service systems?
2. How do scientific principles apply to environmental service systems?
3. How are tools, equipment, machinery and technology used to accomplish tasks in environmental service systems?
Essential Vocabulary: 100 foot wind up tape, accident, adhesion, aerial photography, alluvium, anaerobic digestion, aquifer, arable land,
atmosphere, backsight, bedrock, benchmark, biogas, biomass, biosphere, bogs, capability factors, capillarity, carelessness, Carpenter’s pencil, chalk
line, chemical weathering, Clean Water Act, climate, cohesion, compost, condensation, Conservation Reserve Program (CRP), decibel, decomposers,
digester, digital level, disinfecting, ear muffs, ear plugs, elevation, eluviation, Endangered Species Act, erosion, estuarine, eutrophication,
evaporation, fertilizer, foresight, frequency of coverage, Geographic Information System (GIS), glacial till, glacier, global climate change, Global
Positioning System (GPS), GPS receiver system, greenhouse effect, grid, ground-truthing, hand sighting level, hand tool, hazard, height of
instrument, hydric soils, hydrologic cycle, hydrophytes, illuviation, irrigation, land capability, land forming, landfill, landowner, layout tool,
machinery controller, manure, marshes, Materials Safety Data Sheets (MSDS), methane, Municipal Solid Waste (MSW), nitrate, non-methane
organic compounds, organic matter, organic matter, parent material, passive system, personal protective equipment (PPE), physical weathering,
pixels, plumb bob, power tool, precision farming, private property, profile leveling, public land, recycling, regular township, remote sensoring, risk,
riverine, rulers, safety, safety glasses, satellite imaging, section, site-specific farming, slope, sludge, soil permeability, soil profile, spatial resolution,
spectral resolution, Standard English measurement, sterilizing, subsoil, substratum, surface drainage, swamps, taping, topography, topsoil,
trilateration, variable rate technology (VRT), vegetative indices, wetlands, yield sensing
Essential Understanding
The student will demonstrate competence in the application of scientific principles and techniques to the management of environmental
service systems.
ESS.01: The student will use analytical procedures to plan and evaluate environment service systems.
Students will know…
Students will understand that…
Prior Background Knowledge
Required:
 how to analyze and
 specific equipment and
interpret samples.
methods are used for
 computer experience
specific techniques.
 basic Math and ELA skills
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 there are certain methods
 basic speaking and
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of keeping survey notes for
listening skills
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a profile survey.
 basic collaboration tools
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 there are various benefits of
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precision farming on
agriculture.
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Students will be able to…
 identify sample types and
sampling techniques,
explain the importance of
unbiased sampling and
collect samples. (SO)
 determine the appropriate
sampling techniques
needed to generate
statistical analysis data, and
Vocabulary:
 aerial photography
 backsight
 benchmark
 elevation
 foresight
 frequency of coverage
 Geographic Information
System (GIS)
 Global Positioning System
(GPS)
 GPS receiver system
 grid
 ground-truthing
 hand sighting level
 height of instrument
 machinery controller
 passive system
 pixels
 precision farming
 profile leveling
 remote sensoring
 satellite imaging
 site-specific farming
 spatial resolution
 spectral resolution
 taping
 trilateration
 variable rate technology
(VRT)
 vegetative indices
 yield sensing
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remote sensing aids
precision farming to gather
data on agronomic crops.
ESS.02: The student will assess the impact of policies and regulations on environmental service systems.
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prepare valid chemical
laboratory samples
according to instructions.
(SO)
analyze and interpret
results of sample
measurements.(SO)
identify basic laboratory
equipment and
environmental monitoring
instruments and explain
their uses. (HY, SO, SVY)
demonstrate the proper use
and maintenance of basic
laboratory equipment and
environmental monitoring
instruments. (HY, SO, SVY)
calibrate and use laboratory
and field equipment and
instruments according to
standard operating
procedures. (SO, HY, SVY)
Prior Background Knowledge
Required:
 computer experience
 basic Math and ELA skills
 basic speaking and
listening skills
 basic collaboration tools
Students will know…
 how to interpret laws
affecting environmental
service systems.
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Vocabulary:
 Clean Water Act
 Conservation Reserve
Program (CRP)
 Endangered Species Act
 landowner
 private property
 public land
Students will understand that …
 environmental regulation
set forth by governmental
organizations, such as the
Environmental Protection
Agency must be followed.
 decisions on the use of
private land differ from
those on public land.
ESS.03: The student will apply scientific principles to environmental service systems.
Students will know…
Students will understand that …
Prior Background Knowledge
Required:
 how to apply meteorology
 there are five factors
principles to environmental
involved in soil formation.
 computer experience
service systems.
 types of parent material
 basic Math and ELA skills
result in different soil
 how to apply soil science
 basic speaking and
principles
to
environmental
types.
listening skills
service systems.
 topography, organisms,
 basic collaboration tools
time and weathering affect
 how to apply hydrology
principles to environmental
properties of soil.
service systems.
 soils within a profile
 how to apply best
change over time.
management techniques
 there are major horizons of
associated with the
a soil profile.
properties, classifications
 land capability
and functions of wetlands.
classification system can be
 how to apply chemistry
used to describe
principles to environmental
improvements.
service systems.
 some obvious
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Students will be able to…
 identify laws associated
with environmental service
systems. (WH, HY, SVY)
 identify the purposes of
laws associated with
environmental service
systems. (WH, HY, SVY)
 abide by the specific laws
pertaining to
environmental service
systems. (SVY, SO)
Students will be able to…
 identify components and
structural layers of the
earth’s atmosphere. (WH,
HY)
 differentiate the types of
weather systems and
weather patterns. (HY)
 monitor meteorological
conditions and accurately
record and document the
data. (PG)
 illustrate the formation of
acid precipitation and
explain its impact on the
environment. (HY)
 explain climate change and
recognize signs of climate
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how to apply microbiology
principles to environmental
service systems.
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Vocabulary:
 adhesion
 alluvium
 aquifer
 arable land
 atmosphere
 bedrock
 biosphere
 bogs
 capability factors
 capillarity
 chemical weathering
 climate
 cohesion
 condensation
 eluviation
 erosion
 estuarine
 eutrophication
 evaporation
 glacial till
 glacier
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characteristics of land and
soil that favor one kind of
land use over another.
the components and
relationships of the
hydrologic cycle are
interdependent.
in the past, people
mistakenly viewed
wetlands as wasted land
that should be drained,
ditched, burned or buried.
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change. (WH)
prepare a report on the
environmental
consequences of climate
change. (WH)
explain the earth’s balance
of energy. (WH, PG)
explain the basics of the
greenhouse effect and
describe how the
greenhouse effect alters the
earth’s balance of energy.
(PG)
explain processes that
contribute to the change in
levels of greenhouse gases.
(PG)
explain the process of soil
formation through
weathering.(SO)
differentiate rock types and
relate the chemical
composition of mineral
matter in soils to the parent
material. (SO)
apply knowledge of soil
orders to environmental
service systems. (SO, PG)
describe the biodiversity
found in soil and the
contribution of biodiversity
to the physical and
chemical characteristics of
soil. (SO)
relate the activities of
microorganisms in soil to
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hydric soils
hydrologic cycle
hydrophytes
illuviation
irrigation
land capability
land forming
marshes
organic matter
parent material
physical weathering
riverine
slope
slope
soil permeability
soil profile
subsoil
substratum
surface drainage
swamps
topography
topsoil
wetlands
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environmental service
systems. (SO)
evaluate the uses of soil
microorganisms in
environmental service
systems. (SO)
explain how the physical
qualities of the soil
influence the infiltration
and percolation of water.
(SO, HY)
identify the physical
qualities of the soil that
determine its use for
environmental service
systems. (SO)
conduct tests of soil to
determine its use for
environmental service
systems. (SO)
identify land uses,
capability factors and land
capability classes. (SO,
SVY)
use a soil survey to
determine the land
capability classes for
different parcels of land in
an area. (SO, SVY)
describe the world’s water
supplies and discuss the
many uses of water. (HY)
describe characteristics of
water that influence the
biosphere and sustain life.
(HY)
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demonstrate knowledge of
hydrogeology by
differentiating between
groundwater and surface
water. (HY)
describe interactions
between groundwater and
surface water. (HY)
define groundwater
potential.( HY, SO)
identify differences in
groundwater potential.
(HY)
identify environmental
hazards associated with
groundwater supplies.
(HY)
test and document the
quality of groundwater
supplies. (HY)
discuss factors that
influence the velocity of
water through an open
channel. (PMS)
explain how the velocity of
water influences channel
morphology and stream
processes. (PMS, HY)
measure and document
water flow through an
open channel and interpret
channel-flow analysis.
(PMS, HY)
identify the operational
components of a pumping
or fluid movement system.
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(PMS)
discuss design principles
related to hydraulic
systems and high-flow
technologies related to
fluid movement. (PMS)
install and maintain pumps
and associated delivery
systems. (PMS)
describe the functions of
wetlands and differentiate
types of wetlands. (WH)
explain the criteria for
classifying wetlands. (WH)
identify the major types of
living organisms that
inhabit wetlands. (WH)
explain the importance of
wetland management,
creation, enhancement and
restoration programs. (WH,
HY)
explain basic chemistry
principles. (SO, HY)
distinguish the
characteristics of inorganic
and organic compounds as
they relate to
environmental service
systems. (HY)
describe microbial growth
in the environment and
analyze the influence of
environmental factors on
microbial growth. (WH,
HY, SO)
ESS.04: The student will operate environmental service systems to manage a facility environment.
Students will know…
Students will understand that …
Prior Background Knowledge
Required:
 how to use pollution
 public laws regulate water
control measures to
quality.
 computer experience
maintain a safe facility
 there are environmental
 basic Math and ELA skills
environment.
concerns associated with
 basic speaking and
manure, such as air and
 how to manage safe
listening skills
disposal of all categories of
water pollution.
 basic collaboration tools
solid waste.
 basic sanitary landfill
operating procedures and
 how to apply the principles
of public drinking water
designs are utilized in the
treatment operations to
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ensure safe water at a
 the composting process can
facility.
be monitored and
controlled.
 how to apply principles of
wastewater treatment to
manage wastewater
disposal in keeping with
rules and regulations.
 how to manage hazardous
materials to assure a safe
facility and to comply with
applicable regulations.
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Vocabulary:
 anaerobic digestion
 biogas
 biomass
 compost
 decomposers
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Students will be able to…
 identify types of pollution
and distinguish between
point source and nonpoint
source pollution. (HY, SO)
 give examples of how
industrial and
nonindustrial pollution has
damaged the environment.
(HY)
 describe ways in which
pollution can be managed
and prevented. (HY, SO)
 define compost and
composting. (PG)
 explain scientific principles
related to composting.(PG)
 evaluate methods of
operating a composting
facility. (PG)
 explain the importance of
recycling. (PG)
 identify chemical and
physical properties of
drinking water. (HY)
 illustrate the steps in the
public drinking water
treatment process. (HY)
 demonstrate the use of
water-testing instruments
and water-treatment
equipment for processing
public drinking water. (HY)
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digester
disinfecting
fertilizer
global climate change
greenhouse effect
landfill
manure
methane
Municipal Solid Waste
(MSW)
nitrate
non-methane organic
compounds
organic matter
recycling
sludge
sterilizing
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define source water
quality.(HY)
define wastewater. (HY)
diagram the steps in
wastewater treatment. (HY)
ESS.05: Examine the relationships between energy sources and environmental service systems. (not until AG2)
ESS.06: The student will use tools, equipment, machinery and technology to accomplish tasks in environmental service systems.
Students will know…
Students will understand that …
Students will be able to…
Prior Background Knowledge
Required:
 how to use technological
 land measurement and
 explain the importance of
and
mathematical
tools
to
legal
descriptions
systems
surveying and mapping for
 computer experience
map land, facilities and
are used in the United
environmental service
 basic Math and ELA skills
infrastructure.
States.
systems. (SVY)
 basic speaking and
 how to maintain tools,
 irregular townships and
 explain surveying and
listening skills
equipment
and
machinery
sections
have
multiple
mapping principles and
 basic collaboration tools
in safe working order for
causes.
identify and explain the use
tasks in environmental
of equipment for surveying
 by knowing tool classes
service systems.
and mapping.(SVY)
including: layout, cutting,
shaping, and boring tools,
 demonstrate surveying and
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holding and turning tools,
cartographic skills to make
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Vocabulary:
 100 foot wind up tape
 accident
 carelessness
 carpenter’s pencil
 chalk line
 decibel
 digital level
 ear muffs
 ear plugs
 hand tool
 hazard
 layout tool
 Materials Safety Data
Sheets (MSDS)
 personal protective
equipment (PPE)
 plumb bob
 power tool
 regular township
 risk
 rulers
 safety
 safety glasses
 section
 Standard English
measurement
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driving and wrecking tools,
they can operate equipment
safely.
they must identify and
properly use personal
protection equipment .
(PPE)
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site measurements and
map facility accesses and
infrastructure. (SVY)
demonstrate proper use
and maintenance of hand
tools. (WH, PMS, HY, SO,
SVY)
operate equipment and
machinery in accordance
with manufacturers’
instructions and OSHA
standards, specifically
addressing personal
protective equipment and
proper machine guarding.
(WH, PMS, HY, SO, SVY)