Title: Syllabus
Course: Ecology and Environmental Management (18003-36)

Copyright: 2023

Virginia Assignment Code: 8046

Suggested Grade Level: 9, 10, 11, 12

Duration: 36 weeks

Hours: N/A

Prerequisites: None

CTSO: FFA

Course Description:

Students will learn how environmental management addresses the current and emerging challenges facing our ecosystems and the environment. Instructional content includes the care, management, and conservation of soil, air, water, forests, and wildlife; agricultural sustainability practices; and mitigation strategies to lessen the adverse effects of urbanization and industrialization. Students identify and discuss prevalent environmental issues and collaborate on environmental projects and activities, while learning methods and practices used for environmental protection, conservation, and sustainable natural resource management.  Contextual instruction and student participation in co-curricular career and technical student organization (CTSO) activities will develop leadership, interpersonal, and career skills. High-quality work-based learning (HQWBL) will provide experiential learning opportunities related to students' career goals and/or interests, integrated with instruction, and performed in partnership with local businesses and organizations.

Note: Competencies within this course ensure compliance with the National FFA Organization's Federal Charter Amendments Act (Public Law 116-7). Through this legislation, students are provided opportunities for leadership, personal growth, and career success through agricultural education.

Credentials, Course Sequences, and Career Clusters/Pathways can be found here:

https://www.cteresource.org/career-clusters/agriculture-food-natural-resources/ecology-and-environmental-management-1/