ENVIRONMENTAL EDUCATION 2015 PMSS EE Classes Before Revised Standards

Pine Mountain Settlement School
Series 22: ENVIRONMENTAL EDUCATION
2015 PMSS EE Classes Before Revised Standards
Catalog of Classes
2015

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ENVIRONMENTAL EDUCATION 2015 PMSS EE Classes Before Revised Standards

TRANSCRIPTION

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Native Americans

Students will be introduced to the early history Native Americans in North America beginning with the movement across the Bering Land Bridge and throughout the North American Continent eventually arriving in Kentucky and the east. Traditions of the Native Americans will also be discussed? from Paleo, Archaic, Woodland, and Pre-Historic. Additionally, students will see and taste several plants used by Native Americans for foods and medicines. They will also learn how Native peoples searched for food and apply theses skills to a simulated hunt on campus. Students will also examine Native American artifacts found on campus and observe how these were shaped and formed. Key Concepts are: Bering Land Bridge (Beringia), mega-fauna, (woolly mammoths, mastodons, ground sloths, woolly rhinoceros and others), nomadic, hunters and gathering societies, sedentary agricultural societies, adaptabilities, Paleo, Archaic, Woodland, Pre-historic cultures, archeology, and artifacts. Kentucky Core Content (Version 4.1) areas are: SS-04 2.1.1, 2.3.1, 4.1.1, 4.1.2, 4.1.3, 4.4.1, 5.1.1, 5.2.2, 5.2.3, 5.2.4 SS-05 2.1.1, 2.3.1, 4.1.1, 4.1.2, 4.1.3, 4.4.1, 5.1.1, 5.2.1, 5.2.2, 5.2.3, 5.2.4. SS-07 4.1.1, 4.1.2, 4.2.1, 4.4.1, 4.4.2, 5.1.1, 5.1.2. SS-08 4.1.1, 4.1.2, 4.2.1, 4.4.1, 4.4.2, 5.1.1, 5.1.2.

Early Settlers

Students will learn about the immigrants who settled in the Appalachian Region and what life was like for them. Using hands-on activities students will learn how the settlers constructed housed, made clothes and essential household items and raised their food. Students will (under close supervision) use a cross-cut saw, mallet and froe (to make shingles), carders, spinning wheels, and looms. Key Concepts are: feudalism, land grants, self-sufficiency, adaptability, early settlement in North America (Spanish, French, English, Irish and Scots), lifestyles, culture, folk ways, Cumberland Gap, Wilderness Road, Daniel Boone, Simon Kenton, and Thomas Walker. Kentucky Core Content (Version 4.1) areas are: SS-04 2.1.1, 2.3.1, 4.1.1, 4.1.2, 4.1.3, 4.4.1, 5.1.1, 5.2.2, 5.2.4. SS-05 2.1.1, 2.3.1, 4.1.1, 4.1.2, 4.1.3, 4.4.1, 5.1.1, 5.2.2, 5.2.4. SS-07 4.1.1, 4.1.2, 4.2.1, 4.4.1, 4.4.2, 5.1.1, 5.2.2, 5.2.4. SS-08 4.1.1, 4.1.2, 4.2.1, 4.4.1, 4.4.2, 5.1.1, 5.2.1, 5.2.2, 5.2.4.

Crafts

Pine Mountain Settlement School’s staff can teach several traditional crafts including spinning, weaving, woodcarving (for high school and adult students only), and corn shuck flowers and dolls. High school and adult students may take a class in stained glass art. Kentucky Core Content (Version 4.1) areas are: AH- 04 1.4.1, 1.4.2, 2.4.1, 3.4.1, 4.4.1, 4.4.2.

AH-05 1.4.1, 1.4.2, 2.4.1, 3.4.1, 4.4.1, 4.4.2. AH-06 1.4.1, 1.4.2, 2.4.1, 3.4.1, 4.4.1, 4.4.2, AH-07 1.4.1, 1.4.2, 2.4.1, 3.4.1, 4.4.1, 4.4.2. AH-08 1.4.1, 1.4.2, 2.4.1, 3.4.1, 4.4.1, 4.4.2.

Folk Dance

Students are introduced to traditional country dances that were brought by immigrants from Europe to the United States. Students learn about the history of the dances, reasons peoples have traditionally danced, locomotor and non-locomotor motions. They will also participate in an evening folk dance in Laurel House. Kentucky Core Content (Version 4.1) areas are: AH-04 1.2.1, 1.2.2, 2.2.1, 3.2.1, 3.4.1, 4.2.1, 4.2.2, 4.2.3. AH-05 1.2.1, 1.2.2, 2.2.1, 3.2.1, 3.4.1, 4.2.1, 4.2.2, 4.2.3. AH-06 1.2.1, 1.2.2, 2.2.1, …

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…3.2.1, 3.4.1, 4.2.1, 4.2.2, 4.2.3. AH-07 1.2.1, 1.2.2, 2.2.1, 3.2.1, 3.4.1, 4.2.1, 4.2.2, 4.2.3. AH-08 1.2.1, 1.2.2, 2.2.1, 3.2.1, 3.4.1, 4.2.1, 4.2.2, 4.2.3.

Music and Storytelling

Music and storytelling are offered as an evening activity. Students will hear traditional ballads, folk songs, songs and stories of the Appalachian region. Key Concepts are: ballads, folk song histories, folk story histories, musical instrument history, and reasoning behind folk music and storytelling. Kentucky Core Content (Version 4.1) areas are: AH-04 1.1.2, 2.1.1, 3.1.1. AH-05 1.1.2, 2.1.1, 3.1.1. AH-06 1.1.2, 2.1.1, 3.1.1. AH-07 1.1.2, 2.1.1, 3.1.1. AH-08 1.1.2, 2.1.1, 3.1.1.

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Geology/Coal

Students are introduced to an overview of geology. They will learn about how different types of rock, soil and minerals are formed. Several examples of rocks are on display for students to examine. An overview of the formation of coal and other fossil fuels will be presented. Methods of mining and extraction of fossil fuels will be discussed. Outside students may hike on campus to see first-hand the layers of rocks, soils and minerals that make up Pine Mountain. Additionally field trips can be arranged to view inactive underground and surface mines. Key concepts are: geology, fossils, landforms, igneous, sedimentary, and metamorphic rock types, plate tectonics, mining techniques and extraction methods and environmental impacts of these on the environment. Kentucky Core Content (Version 4.1) areas are: SC-04 1.1.1, 2.3.1, 2.3.2, 3.5.1, 4.1.1, 4.1.2, 4.7.2. SC-05 2.3.1, 2.3.2. 2.3.3, 4.1.1. SC-06 2.3.2, 2.3.3. SC-07 2.3.1, 2.3.2, 3.5.1, 4.6.4. SC-08 2.3.1, 2.3.2, 2.3.3, 2.3.4, 3.

Orienteering

This class offers instruction in how to use a compass, map, bearing sheets, and natural landmarks to navigate from one point another. Student will also learn to measure and estimate distances from one point to another, average a set of numbers, and describe landmarks. Student will work in small teams to complete a one mile course. Key concepts are compass, magnetism, cardinal points, geometric (circle and angles) designs, compass bearings, measurement, descriptive dialogue, teamwork, and problem solving. Kentucky Core Content (Version 4.1) areas are: MA-04 1.2.1, 1.3.1, 1.3.2, 2.1.2, 2.1.5. PL-04 1.1.1, 1.1.2, 4.2.2. MA-05-1.2.1, 1.3.2, 2.1.2. PL -05- 1.1.1, 1.1.2, 4.2.2.

Night Hike/Astronomy

Students learn about nocturnal animals and birds, and then take a hike on campus. While on the hike, students seek nocturnal animals and birds by sight or sound. Students may also observe the night sky using their eyesight, binoculars or telescopes to identify constellations and planets. Key concepts are: adaptation, predator ? prey relationships, classification, ecosystem, niche, mammals, birds, amphibians, herbivore omnivore, carnivore, constellations, planets and the Solar System. Kentucky Core Content (Version 4.1) areas are: SC-04 1.2.2, 2.3.3, 2.3.5, 3.4.1, 4.6.5, 4.7.1. SC-05 1.2.1, 1.2.2, 2.3.5, 3.5.1, 3.5.2. SC-06 2.3.1, 3.5.1, 3.5.2.

Water Studies

This multiple class is comprised of three sections: groundwater protection, water quality, and stream quality. The three sections may be taken separately, or combined into

…pollution. Kentucky Core Content (Version 4.1) areas are: SC-04 1.1.1, 1.2.2, 4.6.2, 4.7.2. SC-05 1.2.2, 2.31, 2.3.2, 2.3.3, 2.3.4, 4.6.2. SC-06 4.6.1, 4.6.2. SC-07 4.6.1. SC-08 4.6.1, 4.6.2.

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Water Quality

Using scientific methods and inquiry, students will conduct qualitative water tests. Tests will measure the levels of dissolved oxygen, acidity, alkalinity, carbon dioxide, iron nitrates, phosphates, ammonia, and silicates. Students will analyze the results of the tests and determine whether the water tested complies with standard water quality guidelines. Students will also learn how to determine the rate of stream flow. Key concepts are pollution, qualitative analysis, data, measurement, mathematic conversion, and stream quality parameters. Kentucky Core Content

(Version 4.1) areas are: SC-04 4.7.1, 4.7.2. SC-05 3.5.1, 3.5.2 4.7.1, 4.7.2. MA-04 1.1.2, 1.3.1, 4.1.1, 4.1.2, 4.2.1, 4.3.1. MA-05 1.1.2, 4.1.1, 4.1.2, 4.2.1, 4.3.1. MA-06 1.2.1, 1.3.1, 4.1.1, 4.2.1.

Stream Quality

Students will learn to identify macro-invertebrates in a stream, determine their tolerance to pollution, and then determine stream quality using a mathematical formula. The students will conduct another assessment on a second stream and compare it with the initial stream and draw inferences about the stream quality. Key Concepts are: macro-invertebrates, pollution, pollution tolerance and intolerance, structure and function of organs in invertebrates, interactions between organisms and their environment, data collection, computations, measurement, and stream quality. Kentucky Core Content (Version 4.1) areas are: SC-04 1.1.3, 3.4.1, 4.7.1, 4.7.2. SC-05 3.4.1, 3.5.1, 3.5.2, 4.7.1, 4.7.2. SC-06 3.4.2, 3.5.1, 3.5.2, 4.7.1. MA-04 1.1.2, 1.3.1, 1.4.1, 1.4.2, 4.2.1, 4.3.1. MA-05 1.1.2, 4.1.1, 4.1.2, 4.2.1, 4.3.1. MA-06 1.2.1, 1.3.1, 4.1.1, 4.2.1.

Stream Ecology

In this course, students will be introduced to the concept of ecology using a stream ecosystem. In the classroom students will study the basic needs of all organisms, and the abiotic and biotic components of the stream ecosystem. Additionally, students will learn the concepts of: producers; consumers; decomposers; and scavengers. Predator ? prey relationships will be discussed in relation to herbivores, omnivores, and carnivores. Following the classroom portion of the class students will sample two streams in search of insect larvae ? these will be captured, observed, discussed and released back into the stream. Microscopic observance will also be utilized to study structure, form and function of body organs. Key Concepts are: ecology, ecosystems, living, non-living and once living stream components, food chains, food pyramids, adaptations, producers, consumers, scavengers, decomposers, macro- invertebrates, collection and observation techniques and microscopes. Kentucky Core Content (Version 4.1) areas are: SC-04 3.4.1, 3.4.2, 3.4.3, 3.4.4, 4.6.1, 4.7.1, 4.7.2. SC-05 3.4.1, 3.4

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…webs, biotic, abiotic, habitat, biological indicator, producers, consumers, decomposers, and photosynthesis. Kentucky Core Content (Version 4.1) areas are: SC-04 3.4.1, 3.4.2, 3.4.3, 3.4.4, 4.6.1, 4.7.1, 4.7.2. SC-05 3.4.1, 3.4.2, 3.4.3, 3.4.4, 3.5.1, 3.5.2, 4.6.1, 4.7.1, 4.7.2. SC-06 3.5.1, 4.7.1, 4.7.2. SC-07 4.6.4, 4.7.1, 4.7.2. SC-08 4.6.4, 4.7.1, 4.7.2.

Tree and Wildflower Identification

This class may be taught as one class or broken into two classes: tree identification only and wildflower identification only. This class is geared toward older students and adults, but it can be modified to accommodate younger students with shorter attention spans. Students will learn to identify several species of both trees and wildflowers using field guides. This class will emphasize structure, form, function, and species diversity. Key concepts are: tree and wildflower diversity, plant ecology, plant anatomy, function, form, plant communities and populations. Kentucky Core Content (Version 4.1) areas are: SC-04 3.4.1, 3.4.2, 3.4.3, 3.4.4, 4.6.1, 4.7.1. SC-05 3.4.1, 3.4.2, 3.4.3, 3.5.1, 3.5.2, 4.7.1, 4.7.2. SC-06 3.4.1, 3.5.1, 3.7.1. SC-07 4.6.4, 4.7.1. SC-08 3.4.1, 3.5.1, 4.6.5, 4.7.1, 4.7.2.

Plant Center (Edible and Medicinal Plants)

This class, held in the Elwood Carr Plant Studies Center emphasizes the importance of plants in the natural world. Students learn the major importance of plants as producers, food for humans, and the importance of the medicinal aspects of plants to the human species. Also stressed is the importance of the suns energy and the role plants play in photosynthesis. (Removing CO2 from atmosphere and replacing with 02). Additionally, structure form and function of plant anatomy is also stressed. Students will also study primary resources in the plant studies center. Key concepts are: Plant diversity, photosynthesis, structure, form and function in plants, the sun’s energy as the primary source of all energy transfers, regulation of CO2 and O2 in plants, and plants role in the human species (food and medicine). Kentucky Core Content (Version 4.1) areas are: SC-04 3.4.1, 3.4.2, 3.4.3, 3.4.4, 4.6.1, 4.7.1. SC-05 3.4.1, 3.4.2, 3.4.3, 3.5.1, 3.5.2, 4.7.1, 4.7.2. SC-06 3.4.1, 3.5.1, 4.7.1. SC-07 4.6.4, 4.7.1. SC-08 3.4.1, 3.5.1, 4.6.5, 4.7.1, 4.7.2.

Mammals

Classification, key characteristics, and adaptations of mammals are taught in this class. Using a dichotomous key, students learn how to identify common mammals. Key Concepts are: vertebrates, invertebrates, herbivores, omnivores, carnivores, species diversity, ecosystems, predator-prey relationships, adaptations, structure form and function of mammalian body organs (teeth, rostrum, auditory bulbae etc.) and species identification. Kentucky Core Content (Version 4.1) areas are: SC-04 3.4.1, 3.4.2, 3.4.3, 3.4.4, 4.6.1, 4.7.1. SC-05 3.4.1, 3.4.2, 3.4.3, 3.5.1, 3.5.2, 4.7.1, 4.7.2. SC-06 3.4.1, 3.5.1, 4.7.1. SC-07 4.6.4, 4.7.1. SC-08 3.4.1, 3.5.1, 4.6.5, 4.7.1, 4.7.2.

Animals

This class is an introduction to amphibians and reptiles. Students learn about classification of reptiles and amphibians through discussion and hands-on experiences. Students will observe living reptiles and amphibians in this class. Key Concepts are: classification, ecosystems, niche, vertebrates, invertebrates, predator-prey relationships, structure, form and function in amphibian and reptile organs, endothermic…

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…and ectothermic heat in amphibians and reptiles, behavior, and species diversity. Kentucky Core Content (Version 4.1) areas are: SC-04 3.4.1, 3.4.2, 3.4.3, 3.4.4, 4.6.1, 4.7.1. SC-05 3.4.1, 3.4.2, 3.4.3, 3.5.1, 3.5.2, 4.7.1, 4.7.2. SC-06 3.4.1, 3.5.1, 4.7.1. SC-07 4.6.4, 4.7.1. SC-08 3.4.1, 3.5.1, 4.6.5, 4.7.1, 4.7.2.

Birds

Students will learn about the characteristics of different species of birds, their habitats, and ways they adapt to environmental changes. Students will also learn about bird migrations (reasons, routes, and difficulties encountered). Additionally, the class includes first hand observations of birds on the school’s campus using binoculars, and the bird blind. Key Concepts are: classification, vertebrates, invertebrates, ecosystems, populations, habitat, niche, adaptations, migrations, species diversity, predator? prey relationships, endothermic and ectothermic comparisons, and behavior. Kentucky Core Content (Version 4.1) areas are: SC-04 3.4.1, 3.4.2, 3.4.3, 3.4.4, 4.6.1, 4.7.1. SC-05 3.4.1, 3.4.2, 3.4.3, 3.5.1, 3.5.2, 4.7.1, 4.7.2. SC-06 3.4.1, 3.5.1, 4.7.1. SC-07 4.6.4, 4.7.1. SC-08 3.4.1, 3.5.1, 4.6.5, 4.7.1, 4.7.2.

Insects

This class may be included in the Animals class or presented as a stand alone class. Students will be introduced to the great diversity of insects, insect anatomy, structure, form and function of insect anatomy, and the importance and destructiveness of insects. Students will also capture, observe and identify insects. Key Concepts are: species, populations, communities, ecosystems, diversity, classification, anatomy, adaptations, insect importance and destructiveness. Kentucky Core Content (Version 4.1) areas are: SC-04 3.4.1, 3.4.2, 3.4.3, 3.4.4, 4.6.1, 4.7.1. SC-05 3.4.1, 3.4.2, 3.4.3, 3.5.1, 3.5.2, 4.7.1, 4.7.2. SC-06 3.4.1, 3.5.1, 3.7.1. SC-07 4.6.4, 4.7.1, SC-08 3.4.1, 3.5.1, 4.6.5, 4.7.1, 4.7.2.

Summit Hike

During this class students will hike to the summit of Pine Mountain, visit an overlook with vistas of the Cumberland Plateau and return. Depending upon the season and time of year students will observe a great number of plant and animal life. They will also learn of the geology of Pine Mountain and the Appalachians and learn of Geologic Time. Key Concepts are: plant and animal diversity, species, populations, communities, ecosystems, geology, mountain building, and geography. Kentucky Core Content (Version 4.1) areas are: SC-04 2.3.2, 3.4.1, 3.4.2, 4.6.1, 4.6.2. SC-05 2.3.2, 3.4.1, 3.4.2, 3.5.1, 3.5.2, 4.7.1, 4.7.2. SC-06 2.3.3, 3.5.1. SC-07 2.3.1, 2.3.2. SC-08 2.3.1, 2.3.2, 2.3.4, 3.5.1. PL -04 2.1.1, 2.2.1. PL-05 2.1.1, 2.2.1. PL-06 2.1.1, 2.2.1. PL-07 2.

Sand Cave Field Trip

Students will take a short ride in Pine Mountain Settlement School’s van to visit two small sandstone caves on the summit of Pine Mountain. A short walk is required to reach each of the caves. Dependent on the time of year a great diversity of plant and animal life can be observed both in and out of the caves. Additionally, students will learn of the geology of Pine Mountain, the Cumberland Mountains and the Appalachian Mountains during this field trip. Key Concepts are: plant and animal diversity, species, populations, communities, ecosystems, geology, geography, mountain building, geologic time, and cave ecology. Kentucky Core Content (Version 4.1) areas are: SC-04 2.3.2, 3.4.1, 3.4.2, 4.6.1, 4.6.2. SC-05 2.3.2, 3.4.1, 3.4.2, 3.5.1, 3.5.2, 4.7.1, 4.7.2. SC-06 2.3.3, 3.5.1. SC-07 2.3.1, 2.3.2. SC-08 2.3.1, 2.3.2, 2.3.4,…

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Tree Measurement

Using various measuring tools, students will learn how to determine the height, diameter, crown spread, volume of wood and number of board feet of lumber in various trees. Instruction will also include how to measure a tree for inclusion in the big tree registries of Kentucky and the United States. Key Concepts are: measurement, height, diameter, circumference, crown spread, volume, length measurement, and angles. Kentucky Core Content (Version 4.1) areas are: MA-04 1.1.1, 1.1.2, 1.3.1, 2.1.1, 2.1.2, 2.1.3, 2.1.4, 2.2.1. MA-05 1.1.1, 1.1.2, 1.3.1, 2.1.1, 2.1.2, 2.1.3, 2.1.4. MA-06 1.3.1, 2.1.1. MA-07 1.3.1, 2.1.1. MA-08 1.3.1, 2.1.1.