Appendix: Implementing District Standards
This unit covers all or significant portions of the following Learning Objectives as outlined in the 2019 APES Course and Exam Description:
ENG-3.D: Identify where natural energy resources occur.
EIN-2.K: Describe natural extraction through mining.
EIN-2.L: Describe ecological and economic impacts of natural resource extraction through mining.
ENG-3.E: Describe the use and methods of fossil fuels in power generation.
ENG-3.F: Describe the effects of fossil fuels on the environment.
STB-2.A: Identify the sources and effects of air pollutants
STB-2.H: Describe acid deposition.
STB-2.I: Describe the effects of acid deposition on the environment
The aim of this unit is to have students cover this diverse array of learning objectives through hands-on activities and investigations. Through their independent reading students will be able to satisfy some aspects of each of the above objectives. Select standards are investigated in depth through classroom activities. The Cookie Mining lab helps students satisfy learning objectives EIN.2-K and EIN.2-L. Learning objectives ENG-3.E and STB-2.A are met when students complete the Tube Sock lab. The Effects of Acid lab helps students satisfy learning objectives STB-2.H and STB2.I. The remaining objectives are met through readings and online lectures.
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