1. For High School Students
Natural Resources
For High School Students
The purpose of this presentation is to inform the audience about this class. The presentation will also explain many of the topics covered in the class.

2. Learning Objectives
Students will learn background information about natural resources
Students will gain hands on experience and will be introduced to many different areas of natural resources.
Learning objectives of the course.
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3. Class Details High school level class (grades 9-12)
Two semester class (1 credit per semester)
Class is a dual credit course through Ivy Tech
Introduction to Agriculture, Food and Natural Resources is a recommended prerequisite for this course
This slide lists details about the course.
(Explain that the Introduction to Agriculture, Food and Natural Resources is not a required prerequisite, however it is greatly encouraged that students complete that course before taking this course.)

4. Natural Resource Management
Topics covered:
Types of Natural Resources
Renewable vs. Nonrenewable
Ecosystem and related terms
Management of various ecosystems
Explain that this is the beginning of the different units that will be taught in the course.
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5. Soils Topics covered: Identifying soil, rock and mineral types
Identifying land uses
How soil qualities influence water
Soil drainage
Soil conservation methods
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6. Water Cycle, Air Quality and Pollution
Topics include:
World’s water supply and uses of water
Function of watersheds
Management of water
Effect of meteorological conditions on air quality
Layers and components of the atmosphere
Types of pollution and its effects
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7. Forests Topics covered: Identifying trees
Determining harvestable trees
Procession of forest products
Harvesting methods
Characteristics of a healthy forest
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8. Wetlands Topics covered: Function of wetlands Types of wetlands
Criteria for classifying wetlands
Type of organisms inhabiting wetlands
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9. Animal Wildlife and Management
Topics covered:
Species of Wildlife
Commercial and recreational aquatic species
Products obtained from wildlife species
Healthy wildlife habitats
Methods of habitat improvement
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10. Careers Topics covered:
Natural Resource careers and their role in the economy
Career opportunities
Identify how organizational structures and processes affect performance
Identify skills necessary to succeed in a career in natural resources
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11. This is a basic video that includes topics covered in this course.
After video finishes allow a time for questions about the course or presentation.