Destinations Career Academy of Wisconsin

Registration for this course is free.  Have billing information available at the time of registration.

Course Length: Semester Course

Credit:  0.5

Recommended Grade Level: 11-12

Prerequisites: Success in previous high school science course; and teacher/school counselor recommendation

Course Description: This course surveys key topic areas including: the application of scientific processes to environmental analysis, ecology, energy flow, ecological structures, earth systems and atmospheric, land, and water science. Topics also include the management of natural resources and analysis of private and governmental decisions involving the environment. Students explore actual case studies and conduct five hands-on, unit-long research activities, learning that political and private decisions about the environment and the use of resources require accurate application of scientific processes, including proper data collection and responsible conclusions.