NC Standards
EEn.2.8 Evaluate human behaviors in terms of how likely they are to ensure the ability to live sustainably on Earth.
EEn.2.8.1 Evaluate alternative energy technologies for use in North Carolina. North Carolina Essential Standards Earth/Environmental Science Essential Standard Clarifying Objectives terms of how likely they are to ensure the ability to live sustainably on Earth.
EEn.2.8.2 Critique conventional and sustainable agriculture and aquaculture practices in terms of their environmental impacts. EEn.2.8.3 Explain the effects of uncontrolled population growth on the Earth’s resources.
EEn.2.8.4 Evaluate the concept of “reduce, reuse, recycle" in terms of impact on natural resources.
EEn.2.8.1 Evaluate alternative energy technologies for use in North Carolina. North Carolina Essential Standards Earth/Environmental Science Essential Standard Clarifying Objectives terms of how likely they are to ensure the ability to live sustainably on Earth.
EEn.2.8.2 Critique conventional and sustainable agriculture and aquaculture practices in terms of their environmental impacts. EEn.2.8.3 Explain the effects of uncontrolled population growth on the Earth’s resources.
EEn.2.8.4 Evaluate the concept of “reduce, reuse, recycle" in terms of impact on natural resources.
Vocabulary
Conventional and Sustainable Farming
Learning Target(s)
I can distinguish between conventional and sustainable agriculture and the pros and cons of each.
Uncontrolled Population Growth
Learning Target(s)
World of 7 Billion
Reduce, Reuse, and Recycle
Learning Target(s)
I can explain the terms reduce, reuse, and recycle and understand the hierarchy of waste management.
EPA: Reduce, Reuse, Recycle
https://www.epa.gov/recyclewww.epa.gov/recycle
Alternative Energy in NC
Learning Target(s)
NC State Profile and Energy Estimates
NC Current Energy Consumption
U.S. States: North Carolina — EIA
North Carolina: An Energy and Economic Analysis — NCSU.edu
Renewable Energy in North Carolina — NCSU.edu
North Carolina: An Energy and Economic Analysis — NCSU.edu
Renewable Energy in North Carolina — NCSU.edu
Alternative Energy
Wind Energy Development — WindEIS.anl.gov
Renewable Energy — RenewableEnergyWorld.com
North Carolina Wind Energy — Appalachian State University
Turning Point — National Wildlife Foundation
Ocean Energy Making Waves — Ourworld.unu.edu
Renewable Energy — RenewableEnergyWorld.com
North Carolina Wind Energy — Appalachian State University
Turning Point — National Wildlife Foundation
Ocean Energy Making Waves — Ourworld.unu.edu