Environmental Science Objectives

ABACUS 01-SCES-30

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Objectives:

6. Students will understand the cycles found in nature (carbon/oxygen, nitrogen, and water).

Time Range:
1st Quarter

Suggested Teaching Strategies:
Discuss carbon, oxygen, nitrogen and water cycles using transparencies and discussing the intricacies of each cycle and their interrelationships. There are several films available through the district to aid in this discussion.

Assess student understanding of the cycles by having them identify each component of each cycle on drawings of each.

Aligned Resources:

Media Center films:

• "Carbon Cycle"
• "Nitrogen Cycle"
• "The Water Cycle"

Revision Date:
June 2005