Building
upon knowledge and skills gained in preceding
grades,
by the end of Grade 6, students will:
Standard 5.10
(Environmental
Studies) All students will develop an understanding
of the environment as a system of interdependent
components affected by human activity and natural
phenomena.
Standard 5.10.5.A
Natural
Systems and Interactions
Standard 5.10.5.A.1
Explain
how organisms interact with other components
of an ecosystem.
Standard 5.10.5.A.2
Describe
the natural processes that occur over time
in places where direct human impact is minimal.
Standard 5.10.5.B
Human
Interactions and Impact
Standard 5.10.5.B.1
Describe
the effect of human activities on various ecosystems.
Standard 5.10.5.B.2
Evaluate
the impact of personal activities on the local
environment.