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Sustainability & ConservationObj: Discuss the importance of sustainability and conservation in relation to humans.
Ray Farm
Sustainable Living Sustaining Life: The process of meeting
the needs of living things. Includes providing food, water and shelter. These are called sustenance.
Sustainable Resource Use: The use of resources so they last a long time.
Sustainable Development: The use of development practices that benefit people without damaging the environment.
Sustainable Living Sustainable Agriculture: The use of
agricultural practices that assure the future production of crops and livestock.
Conservation: The wise use of natural resources.
Quality of Life: The degree of satisfaction people derive from their environment.
Design for the Environment “Dfe” is the concept of including
environmental considerations in manufacturing and construction. Both design and redesign of products and systems are included.
Design for the Environment Business leaders are encouraged to
consider the environment when making decisions about: Product design-possible environmental
impact? Materials- using environmentally friendly
materials? Purchases- buying materials either recycled
or recyclable, and produced with minimum environmental impact?
Life Needs 1. Food2. Water3. Air 4. Space 5. Shelter & Protection
Life Needs: Food Material consumed and needed to carry
out life processes Nutrient is a substance needed for an
organism to live and grow Ex) Proteins, carbohydrates, fats, minerals
and vitamins
Life Needs: Water Essential for all of life’s processes Humans need about 2 quarts per day
Life Needs: Air All living things need some part of air to
survive Animals need oxygen & plants need carbon
dioxide Respiration is the process an organism uses
to provide its cell with oxygen so energy can be released from digested foods
Plants provide oxygen for animals, and animals provide carbon dioxide for plants, thus the relationship is interdependent.
Life Needs: Space All living organisms need and occupy
space Space is the area around an organism
that is used for living Territory is the area an animal used
and protects as its own
Life Needs: Shelter & Protection Organisms need protection from certain
elements in the environment that can injure or destroy them
Some animals adapt, some hibernate and some migrate
Plants generally only grow in an environment that is suited to them
Roles of Humans Humans have three major roles in
maintaining the quality of the environment…1. Users- humans use the resource to support
life functions2. Decision makers- humans decide which
resources are used, and how they are used3. Conservationists- humans can prevent
waste. Humans should not be an abuser of the environment.
EPA at RTP
http://www.ncgreenbuilding.org/site/ncg/public/show_project.cfm?project_id=120
Visit this site to learn more about how the EPA is at work in conserving in the RTP!
What is our future like? http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sc4HxPxNrZ0
The Environment as Home Every living organism requires an
environment that sustains life Ecosystem: a natural environment has
many ecosystems, which are all components of a particular environment
Habitat: the physical area where a plant or animal lives under natural conditions Proper arrangement of 4 essential
elements: food, water, shelter, and space
Energy Transfer Ecosystems need energy to exist Energy is the ability to be active and do work An ecosystem has a complex process for
transferring energy that originates from the sun to organisms, specifically from one organism to another
Food Chain is the ranking of species into successive levels where each feeds on the one below
Food Web is all the interconnected food chains of an ecosystem
Conservation VS. Preservation Conservation: Wise use of a natural
resource Prevent unnecessary damage/loss
Preservation: Nonuse of a natural resource
Human Effects on the Environment Can have positive & negative effects on
environment Symbiotic relationship
Different species of organisms live together and benefit each other
Debated issue One problem…humans give little thought
to the resources they use each day, including where the resource came from, and where it ends up
Planning Ahead Humans must plan to preserve and
protect our resources 1. Human Impact2. Chemicals are not always bad 3. Maintaining Habitats 4. Abuse of Resources 5. Conservation Measures
Human Impact Humans affect all natural resources Often, we only consider the aesthetic
benefits Plants not only have aesthetic value, but
keep hot areas cooler and provide shelter from winds as well
Chemicals are not always bad… For example, fertilizer
Provides nutrients for plant growth Problems come from overuse or misuse One chemical that caused
environmental problems is the insecticide DDT. The major problem with it was that it did not break down and, therefore; it accumulated in the food chains
Maintaining Habitats The major affect humans have had on
the environment has been habitat destruction
Resource most effected=wildlife Some species can adapt to changes in
their habitat
Abuse of Resources When resources are abused, they are
depleted
Conservation Measures Many conservation measures have be
put in place Measures must be proven not only for
conservation of the resource, but for economic and productive purposes as well Example) Flow restrictor on a
showerhead…saves $$ and conserves water
Developing Personal Beliefs About the Environment How one feels about the environment is
influenced by: Age Gender Culture Education Other factors
Become properly and thoroughly informed from various sources
Human Population Growth World population is “exploding”
More people being born, living longer, wanting more things
Increase in demand for life’s necessities Currently 6.2 billion people US=284 million people NC=8,050,000 (11th in the nation)
How does human population growth effect ecological systems and society? Read this article on global changes to learn more about the impacts that population growth is having on our world today.
Welcome to CURRENT EVENTS WEEK!
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Explore human population growth and the demand it is having on the environment and natural resources.
Issues1. Desertification2. Deforestation3. Endangerment 4. Malnourishment/Hunger5. Waste disposal 6. Atmospheric damage 7. Soil degradation
Current Events Week Gallery Walk Thursday, December 20 1st block Must include a visual For example: 3 fold board, Powerpoint presentation, model, etc.