Walkersville High School Science Department

Environmental Science/ Science and Societal Issues

This course will provide a comprehensive study of ecological concepts and environmental issues which will extend the State of Maryland’s Environmental Education Bylaw. This course helps create knowledgeable and environmentally active citizens. Instruction may include lecture, discussion, cooperative study, guest speakers, labs, field trips, and individual/group research. Major topics include ecological principles/ecosystems, water resources and quality, land management, air quality, natural resources, and resource management, population dynamics, and Chesapeake Bay ecology.

Prerequisites: Biology, Introductory Chemistry/Physics