Standards

B.8.6 Explain the ways in which scientific knowledge is useful and also limited when applied to social issues.
 * Identify possible communication or production formats (ITLS B.8.7)
 * Select a presentation format appropriate to the topic, audience, purpose, content, and technology available (ITLS B.8.7)
 * Develop an original product or presentation which addresses the information problem or question (ITLS B.8.7)

A.8.1 Develop their understanding of the science themes by using the themes to frame questions about science related issues and problems
 * Identify the information problem or question to be resolved (ITLS B.8.1)
 * Relate what is already known to the information needed (ITLS B.8.1)
 * Formulate general and specific research questions using a variety of questioning skills (ITLS B.8.1)
 * Revise and narrow the information questions to focus on the information needed (ITLS B.8.1)

E.8.6 Describe through investigations the use of the earth's resources by humans in both past and current cultures, particularly how changes in the resources used for the past 100 years are the basis for efforts to conserve and recycle renewable and nonrenewable resources


 * Use electronic encyclopedias, almanacs, indexes, and catalogs to retrieve and select information (ITLS A.8.2)
 * Access information using a network connection to the Internet (ITLS A.8.4)
 * Use basic search engines and directories to locate resources on a specific topic (ITLS A.8.4)
 * Locate materials using the classification systems of the school library media center and the public library (ITLS B.8.3)
 * Use an on-line catalog and other databases of print and electronic resources (ITLS B.8.3)
 * Use a search engine to locate appropriate Internet resources (ITLS B.8.3)
 * Determine if information is timely, valid, accurate, comprehensive and relevant (ITLS B.8.4)
 * Locate indicators of authority for all sources of information (ITLS B.8.4)

Topics Covered
 * 1) Recycling
 * 2) Pollution (water and air)
 * 3) Soil Management
 * 4) Land, Water and Air Resources
 * 5) Current Trends Impacting the Environment
 * 6) Changes in Human Use of Earth's Resources (renewable and non-renewable resources)
 * 7) Waste Disposal
 * 8) Energy Resources (renewable and non-renewable)
 * 9) Energy Conservation