Learning Targets
Environmental Biology- Sem 1
Learning Target
Create an awareness of their
outdoor surroundings and
make connections between
what they observe.
Vocabulary
Environmental Science,
Observation, Environmental
Awareness, Scientific Research,
Scientific Method, Biosphere,
Activities
Daily Current Env. Article
Lab Safety
Outside Observations
Picture Analysis
Environmental Careers
Wisconsin Wildlife Cards
Estimate the populations
(number, distribution, and
size) of trees in a forest.
Determine the monetary
value of a forest.
Evaluate data and determine
the best harvest technique
for a forest.
Predict environmental
changes that take place in a
terrestrial ecosystem.
Relate the importance of
Orienteering equipment to
Environmental research as
well and recreational
activities.
Quadrat Method, Frequency,
Density, Cover, Range, Leaf
Arrangement, Crown, Bark,
Populations, Palmate, Pinnate,
Simple and Compound Leaves
Forestry, Diameter Height,
Sawlogs, Board ft, Monetary
Value, Clinometer, Prism,
Biltmore Stick, Chain, Xylem,
Phloem
Clear, Selective, and Shelterwood
Cutting, Environmental Impact
Statement, Forest Crop and
Managed Forest Programs.
Community, Climax Community,
Annual Plants, Perennial Plants,
Sun-loving Plant, Shade Tolerant
Plans, Shade Loving Plants.
Topographic Map, Contour Line,
Index Contour, Bench Mark, GIS,
GPS, Platbook, Land Description,
acerage, Township, Range,
Quadrangle, Compass, Bearing,
Section, Acre
Decisions/Decisions –
Environments
Tree Identification
Quadrat –Station Lab
Quadrat - Woodlot
Tree Growth Lab
Tree Measurement Lab- Outside
Forestry Board game
Woodlot Evaluation – Paper
Research – Forest Management
Programs
Video –Wildfire
Succession- outside
observations
Succession – Slide show
Contour Line Analysis –
Land/Water
Topographic Maps – Hartland
Quad.
Map/Compass Lab – Hartland
Quad.
Compass – Outside Course
GIS – Waukesha County
Explain the characteristic
and importance of the earth’s
crust and of minerals.
Summarize the positives and
negative of the mining
process.
Explain the characteristic
and importance of the rock
cycle.
Identify the types and
characteristic of different soil
types.
Explain the importance of
testing and managing soil for
today and in the future.
Explain the significance of
the WI Glacier on our
landscape.
Mineral, Color, Luster, Specific
Gravity, Hardness, Cleavage,
Fracture, Optical Properties,
Streak, Open Pit Mine, Surface
Mines, Tailing Piles, Reclamation
Merton Township – Platbook
Activity
Mineral Station Lab
Mineral Identification/Unknown
Lab
Research/.Video – Mining
Practices
Igneous Rock Lab/Activity
Rock, Igneous, Extrusive,
Intrusive, Glassy, Frothy, Fine
Grained, Sedimentary,
Sedimentary Rock Lab/Activity
Fragmental, Organic,
Metamorphic, Foliated, NonMetamorphic Rock Lab/Activity
Foliated, Heat, Pressure,
Chemical Action, Folding,
Rock Station Lab
Lithification, Erosion, Weathering,
Soil, Organic, Humus, Inorganic,
Gravel, Sand, Silt, Clay, Loam,
Soil Texture, Nitrogen,
Phosphorus, Potash, pH, Soil
Horizons, Top Soil A, Sub Soil B,
Parent Material C, Bedrock,
Water Holding Capacity, Water
Content, Strip Crop, Contour
Plow, Cover Crop, Buffer Zone,
Soil Building and Depleting Crops,
Fibrous and Tap Root Systems
Continental and Alpine Glacier,
esker, kame, crevasse fill,
terminal, lateral and interlobate
moraine, drumlin, till, drift,
erratics,
Soil Types – Lab
Soil Texture Lab
Water Holding Capacity Lab
Water Content Lab
Soil Nutrient Lab
Soil Survey Activity
Soil Conservation Case Study
History of Wisconsin GeologyActivity
Glacial Landforms – Slides
Stereograph Lab – Glacial
Deposits