Environmental Science SLM Q1 Week 1 1
Environmental Science SLM Q1 Week 1 1
Quarter 1 – Week 1
Nature and Scope of Environmental Science
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Environmental Science
Quarter 2 – Module 1: Nature and Scope of Environmental Science
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Supplementary Learning Module for STE
LESSON
Nature and Scope of Environmental Science
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Figure 1. Ecosystem
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The original topography of the region where we currently reside included features such as
rivers, mountains, forests, and a combination. We rely on the living things that comprise the web of
life, of which we are a part, to breathe air, use resources to produce food, and depend on the
community of living things to support us. We use water for drinking and other everyday tasks.
Everything around us is our environment, and preserving our way of life depends on keeping its
vital systems in good working order.
The interdisciplinary field of Environmental Science aims to comprehend and examine every
facet of the natural world thoroughly. It encompasses a broad spectrum of phenomena, including
the physical processes that form our planet, the dynamic interactions within ecosystems, and the
substantial environmental impact of human activity. It investigates the intricate relationships
between geological, atmospheric, hydrological, and biological processes that govern the planet's
physical systems to comprehend the profound mysteries of the Earth's environment.
So, sit back, relax, and enjoy! Have fun learning.
Hello there! This module will guide you as you learn the concepts
of nature and scope of natural science.
The learning competency of this module is:
Learning Objectives
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.TRY
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1. What study deals with the relationships between organisms and their
environment?
A. Ecology C. Environment
B. Ecosystem D. Environmental Science
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ENGAGE
Find Me!
Direction: Locate fifteen (15) words that are associated with
Environmental Science in the puzzle below.
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EXPLORE The multidisciplinary discipline of Environmental Science
. . . . focuses on the social and scientific facets of how human
activity affects the environment. Its goal is to help us
understand and solve environmental problems. This implies that
Environmental Science is a diverse field with many branches and areas of study.
To learn more about Environmental Science, let us talk about some of the
different multidisciplinary natures of science. Let us do the activity below.
1.
LOYGOCE
Answer: ___________________________
The study of the relationships between organisms and
their environment.
2.
OIBOLYG
Answer: ___________________________
A branch of science that deals with living organisms and
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3. MEHCSTIYR
Answer: ___________________________
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4.
ICRATSOMHPE
ISCENEC
Answer: ___________________________
An interdisciplinary field of study that combines physics and
chemistry to understand the structure and dynamics of
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HOECANOYPARG
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Answer: ___________________________
. COLUMN A COLUMN B
1. Conservation of Natural It refers to the sustainable management and
Resources protection of Earth's natural resources, such
as forests, water, minerals, and wildlife, to
ensure their long-term availability and
ecological balance.
2. Prevention and Control
of Pollution. It refers to the protection and management
of natural habitats, species, and ecological
processes to maintain their diversity and
functioning.
3. Conservation of
Biodiversity and Refers to the measures and strategies
Ecosystem implemented to minimize or eliminate the
release of pollutants into the environment.
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KEEP THIS
IN MIND! Nature and Scope of Environmental Science
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The term 'Environment' is derived from the French word
'Environner', which means to encircle, surround, or go
around and is the source of the English word "environment." The environment is
the entirety of the land, water, and air, as well as their relationships with each
other, humans, and other living things. The term "environment" refers to the
relationships between humans, other living things, including plants, animals, and
microorganisms, and the elements of water, air, and land.
Environmental Science studies everything that makes up or affects the
biophysical environment that sustains life on Earth. This covers ecological
systems, biodiversity, climate change, earth processes, alternative energy
sources, biodiversity, natural resources, and all forms of pollution. Intricate
interactions between physical, chemical, and biological processes and significant
human intervention propel these entities or processes.
Consequently, because Environmental Science incorporates knowledge
from many fields, it is inherently multidisciplinary. The following are the disciplines
that are interrelated to Environmental Science
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Atmospheric science combines the multidisciplinary discipline of
comprehending the composition and behavior of Earth's atmosphere,
physics, and chemistry.
Oceanography is the scientific study of all things related to the oceans
and seas around the world, including their origin, geologic structure,
physical and chemical characteristics, and marine life.
Geology concerns the Earth's structure, composition, physical properties,
constituent rocks and minerals, and surficial features.
Archaeology is the scientific study of artifacts from earlier human
existence and activity.
Anthropology is a discipline within philosophy that seeks to unify several
empirical investigations of human nature to understand individuals as
creatures of their environment and creators of their values.
Sociology- studies human societies, their interactions, and the processes
that preserve and change them.
History- this discipline that studies the chronological record of events,
usually attempting, based on a critical examination of source materials, to
explain events.
Political Science is the systematic study of governance by applying
empirical and generally scientific analysis methods.
Engineering is the application of knowledge to maximize the use of
natural resources for human purposes.
Economics examines the distribution, consumption, and production of
goods and services.
Ethics concerns what is morally good, evil, and right and wrong. The term
is also applied to any moral values or principles theory system.
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Environmental Science focuses on topics or problems related to our
intricate life-supporting system; it has a broad scope. Here are the three
significant aspects of the Environmental Science:
The different goals that fulfill protecting the environment are used to
describe the significance of Environmental Science. Seven goals are identified for
this importance:
It helps us understand how changes in our surroundings and how our
regular and developmental activities affect the environment.
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It directs us to implement pollution prevention and control strategies to
establish a clean environment (clean air, water, land, and food).
It guides the efficient use of our natural resources, including water, forests,
minerals, and fossil fuels, to produce the least waste through recycling and
conservation measures.
It directs the general public to embrace the three characteristics above
being aware of how one's actions affect the environment, preventing and
controlling pollution, and using resources wisely in day-to-day activities.
It guides industries in using efficient, clean technologies and pollution
control measures to operate in an environmentally friendly manner.
It educates us on tackling difficult global environmental issues like
desertification, climate change, ozone layer depletion, and energy crises
using various interdisciplinary tools and techniques.
Ensuring fair resource distribution between the current and future
generations and taking a holistic approach to protecting nature in all
aspects of life directs the development process toward sustainability
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2. Why do we need to study Environmental Science?
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EVALUATE
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Direction: Environmental Science is connected to different multidisciplinary. In
the situations below, identify the discipline connected to Environmental Science
and explain how the situation can be addressed using the scope and importance
of the disciplines.
1. A paint factory is throwing its chemical waste into the nearby river. As a result,
the water was already contaminated by these chemical wastes.
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2. To redevelop the area, the trees in the mountain area are to be cut down since
the place will be converted into a subdivision. The animals that once lived in the
area must transfer to another place to survive.
Interconnected discipline: Environmental Science and _______________.
3. Illegal settlers built their houses near the ocean. Their trash is disposed of in
the body of water, along with their bodily wastes (feces and urine).
Interconnected discipline: Environmental Science and _______________.
WORD BANK
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Ecology is the study of the relationships between organisms and their
environment.
Economics examines the distribution, consumption, and production of
goods and services.
Engineering is the application of knowledge to maximize the use of
natural resources for human purposes.
Ethics concerns what is morally good, evil, and right and wrong. The term
is also applied to any moral values or principles theory system.
Geology concerns the Earth's structure, composition, physical properties,
constituent rocks and minerals, and surficial features.
History- this discipline that studies the chronological record of events,
usually attempting, based on a critical examination of source materials, to
explain events.
Oceanography is the scientific study of all things related to the oceans
and seas around the world, including their origin, geologic structure,
physical and chemical characteristics, and marine life.
Political Science is the systematic study of governance by applying
empirical and generally scientific analysis methods.
Natural Resources are any biological, mineral, or aesthetic resource that
nature provides without human intervention and that can be used for a
purpose, whether material or immaterial.
Sociology- studies human societies, their interactions, and the processes
that preserve and change them.
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A. It guides us to understand how environmental changes affect us and how
our daily and developmental activities affect the environment.
B. It guides us to create a polluted environment by adopting different methods
of producing and controlling pollution and guides us to live a throwaway
lifestyle.
C. It guides the efficient use of our natural resources, including water, forests,
minerals, and fossil fuels, to produce the least waste through recycling and
conservation measures.
D. It guides industries in using efficient, clean technologies and pollution
control measures to operate in an environmentally friendly manner.
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