COURSE NAME: Environmental Science

SCHOOL DISTRICT: Sharon Springs

INSTRUCTOR: Mrs. Anne Allen

FUll Year

MAXIMUM TOTAL CLASS ENROLLMENT - ALL SITES: 20

COURSE PREREQUISITES:  None, though high school level biology class would be helpful.

BRIEF COURSE DESCRIPTION / OUTLINE: Topics covered - Global Decision Making, Ecosystems, Cycling of
Materials, Kinds of Ecosystems, Water, Air, Climate & Atmosphere, Land Use, Food, Hunting, NY Wildlife,
Energy Use, Waste, Population Growth, and Sustainability.

Attendance - very important!

Grading - 75% classwork, quizzes, tests, projects
25% class participation

OTHER NOTES / MISCELLANEOUS:

• SUNY Morrisville credit (3 credits) available with registration, course fees, and the completion of a
  research project or paper.
• Meets 3rd science credit requirement
  

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