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Applied Environmental Science
These materials were developed to assist teachers who seek to enhance the environmental consciousness of their students. The teaching materials are designed to be utilized: (a) to supplement existing instruction in agricultural education and natural resources courses, (b) as independent units of instruction on environmental concerns, and (c) as 'hands-on' learning activities to enliven the educational experience for students and teachers. As a result, students should be able to:

  • Explain the significance of environmental issues.
  • Specify recommended practices for the conservation of the environment.
  • Identify the basis for practices related to the environment which may appear to be controversial.
  • Analyze and evaluate environmental issues.
  • Identify and develop plans to address local environmental issues.
  • The Applied Environmental Science instructional materials consist of an introductory unit and seven advanced units.

The objective is to introduce students to the concepts of environmental science, encourage students to be conscious and concerned about the environment in which we live, to recognize the need to conserve our environment and its resources, and to begin to understand the interrelationships between agriculture and the environment.

The seven environmental emphasis units are structured to encourage students to investigate areas of environmental concern. The seven environmental emphasis areas are:
  • Identification and Management of Ecosystems
  • Management of Waste
  • Chemicals and the Environment
  • Soil Conservation
  • Land Uses, Regulations, and Ordinances
  • Water Quality
  • Air Quality

Each instructional plan includes the desired student outcomes, study questions for student investigation, content outline, suggested teaching procedures, sample evaluations, student learning activities, and entension learning activities structured around exploratory experiences, management activities, and issue analysis activities.

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This project was directed by Drs. Robert Birkenholz and Bryan Garton Professors of Agricultural Education at the University of Missouri. Major sponsors include Agrium U.S. Inc., American Crystal Sugar Company, Arcadian Fertilizer, Bemis Company Foundation, Bridgestone/Firestone Trust Fund, Church & Dwight Company, Ciba Plant Protection, ConAgra, Dintec Agrichemicals, DuPont Agricultural Products, Georgia-Pacific, Helena Chemical, IMC Global Operations, ISK Biosciences, Jefferson Smurfit, Kellogg, MAPCO/Thermogas, Mariani Packaging, Mississippi Chemical, NaChurs Plant Food, National Fish and Wildlife Foundation, National Pork Producers Council, Savannah Foods & Industries, Sugai America, Tennessee Valley Authority,Terra International, Terra Nitrogen, Union Carbide, The Valvoline Company - a division of Ashland Oil, and Wetlands Division - US Environmental Protection Agency.