St. Pauls High School
648 N Old Stage Rd
St. Pauls, NC 28384
(910) 865-2978
COURSE SYLLABUS
6851 / Environmental & Natural Resources I / Jason Bullock / Room 314Course # /
Course Title
/ Teacher / LocationCOURSE DESCRIPTION
This course provides an introduction to environmental studies, which includes topics of instruction in renewable and non-renewable natural resources, history of the environment, personal development, water and air quality, waste management, land use regulations, soils, meteorology, fisheries, forestry, and wildlife habitat. English language arts, mathematics, and science are reinforced. Work-based learning strategies appropriate for this course are apprenticeship, cooperative education, mentorship, school-based enterprise, service learning, job shadowing, and supervised agricultural experience. FFA competitive events, community service, and leadership activities provide the opportunity to apply essential standards and workplace readiness skills through authentic experiences.
COURSE REQUIREMENTS
· Each student must complete a Supervised Agricultural Experience of a minimum 15 hours. This project will be due by January 8, 2016. I will be available to advise or assist students when asked. In most cases, this program will be conducted outside of school time. Some programs can be conducted on the job, at other people’s farms or businesses, or with any adult willing to help. More details will be discussed later.
· Each student must participate in at least one of the following Career Development Event.
o Forestry – September 29th
o Poultry Judging – October 8th
o Truck/Tractor – October 8th
o Land Judging – October ___
· To maximize your success in an agriculture class, each student is encouraged to be a FFA Member.
MATERIALS NEEDED (Bring DAILY!)
· 2” or larger, 3-ring binder
· Sheet dividers (to help stay organized)
· College Ruled paper
· Pencil/Pen
GRADING CRITERIA
Tests 35%
Classwork 30%
Daily Participation 20%
SAE Project 15%
Total 100%
COURSE OBJECTIVES
Obj # / Objective
1.00 / Investigate organizations related to the environmental and natural resources industry.
2.00 / Demonstrate the process used in conducting business meetings in environmental and natural resource industry organizations.
3.00 / Research aspects of public speaking and their importance to environmental and natural resources businesses.
4.00 / Discuss the environmental and natural resources industry and its importance to the national, state, and local economy.
5.00 / Explore the common career paths in environmental and natural resources.
6.00 / Examine opportunities for work-based learning experiences related to the environmental and natural resources industry.
7.00 / Examine the Supervised Agricultural Experience component of environmental and natural resources.
8.00 / Explore methods of financial record keeping in an environmental and natural resources business.
9.00 / Research alternative methods of record keeping.
10.00 / Research customer relation techniques for working in an environmental and natural resources business.
11.00 / Investigate techniques for marketing environmental and natural resource products.
12.00 / Summarize information related to environmental science, natural resources, and conservation studies.
13.00 / Discuss the relationship between natural resources management and humans.
14.00 / Analyze the relationship between science and technology and environmental science, natural resources, and conservation
15.00 / Examine the relationships between chemistry and environmental science, natural resources, and conservation
16.00 / Interpret ecological concepts for environmental science, natural resources, and conservation
17.00 / Examine the effects of weather and climate on environmental science, natural resources, and conservation
18.00 / Demonstrate an understanding of formation, contents, classification, and use of soils.
19.00 / Discuss soil erosion and conservation
20.00 / Evaluate the concepts of water supply and management.
21.00 / Discuss the concepts of air that determine air quality.
22.00 / Examine methods of solid and toxic waste management used to protect the environment.
23.00 / Explore the concepts of freshwater fishery management.
24.00 / Summarize the concepts of marine fishery management.
25.00 / Discuss wildlife habitats, game management practices, and factors that have affected wildlife species in NC
26.00 / Compare wildlife and bird species that are native to North Carolina.
27.00 / Apply safe practices in managing and harvesting wildlife species.
28.00 / Describe the role of forests and their growth in the environment and society.
29.00 / Demonstrate proper forest management techinques
LABORATORY POLICIES
The nature of this class will require students to participate in outside lab activities that will require manual
labor. On these days, designated by the teacher, students may want to bring additional clothes that they do not
mind getting dirty. Students also have the option of storing work clothes in the classroom.
LEADERSHIP PROJECT GUIDELINES
The leadership project is designed to promote leadership development, personal growth, community service,
and career success to all agriculture students. Agriculture Education is a unique area of education and includes
three integral parts: Classroom Instruction, SAE, and FFA. For a student to maximize his/her success in an
agriculture class it is imperative that he/she is successful inside the classroom as well as with the SAE and FFA
components also.
FFA COMPONENT
Many of the topics covered in this class will be emphasized through contests and activities that they will be encouraged to participate in. Dues are $25.00 and there are payment plans and opportunities for students to raise money to pay for their dues.
SAE COMPONENT
Students will be required to plan and implement a Supervised Agricultural Experience during their enrollment in Environmental and Natural Resources I. This SAE is any work or activity done outside of class time that relates to agriculture. Examples include landscaping their home, mowing lawns, conducting an experiment related to agriculture, and many more. More information will be provided.
SIGNATURES
I understand fully the requirements and expectations for being enrolled in Environmental and Natural Resources I. I understand that FFA is an integral part of the Agriculture Education class and I will strive to join this leading youth organization. I understand that SAE is also an integral part of an agriculture education course and will strive to complete the SAE portion to the best of my ability.
Student Signature: ______Date: ____
I understand fully the requirements and expectations for my student being enrolled Environmental and Natural Resources I and will do my best to support the policies for this class. I also will support my student by encouraging and providing support to join the St. Pauls FFA Chapter and complete his/her SAE project.
Parent/Guardian Signature: ______Date: ____
Phone: ______Email: ______
Rev. 8/5/15