Honors Ecology

Honors Ecology is a more in-depth study of the relationships between living organisms, including humans, and their physical environment. Honors Ecology provides information about how to use Earth’s resources responsibly in order to leave a healthy environment for future generations and develops a desire to care for God’s amazing creation.

Prerequisite

Final year average of an A in Chemistry or an A or B in Honors Chemistry

Special Purchases Lab goggles

Homework Estimate 30 minutes, approximately 2-3 times per week

Major Concepts Covered

Energy Flow, Community and Population Ecology, Sustainability, Water Quality, Current Environmental Events and Creation Care/ Environmental Stewardship

Insider Information

Students are expected to think critically about solutions to environmental problems and to keep up with current environmental events taking place in their world. If students want to learn more about the incredible interactions among God’s creation, then this is the perfect class. Students will learn what environmental stewardship is and what they can do personally to be a better steward. Honors students are required to do a quarterly project and a weekly current environmental event.