Targeted State Frameworks/Content Standards/Benchmarks
Environmental Science Standards
- Develops an in-depth understanding of various environmental issues and concerns of national and global importance;
- Builds up a balanced view of the relationship between environment and development;
- Understands basic concepts related to sustainable development vis-à-vis improvement of quality of life;
- Develops a deeper concern for the environment and a sense of commitment and responsibility to take proactive action;
- Appreciates the role of individual, community, national and international agencies in resolving environmental problems;
- Practices ways of bringing about qualitative improvement in the environment by assuming leadership role;
- Identifies self with one's environment with a desire to personally contribute towards its improvement;
- Respects customs and traditions related to local conservation practices and accepts indigenous eco-friendly technologies;
- Inculcates skills to undertake and participate in investigative studies on various environmental issues; and
- Motivates others and participates in social and community activities in dealing with environmental problems.
Student Objectives/Learning Outcomes
Students will:
- Examine the trends of chemical fertilizers and pesticides used for agricultural production.
- Study the adverse effects of chemical fertilizers and pesticides.
- Identify the causes for less yield.
- Analyze the problems faced by the farmers in their day to day agricultural activities.
- Collect information by conducting survey.
- Do a comparative study between organic and inorganic farming and its yield.
- Strategize to overcome adverse effects of fertilizers and pesticides.
- Suggest alternate methods to meet growing demand for food.
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