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Sustainability Science 1 and the Sustainability Pathway Specializing in spaceship repair Douglas Jay January 23, 2019 A Bit About Me... B.S. Natural Resources and Environmental Science from Purdue Univ. (2005) M.A.
Specializing in spaceship repair… Douglas Jay January 23, 2019
Science from Purdue Univ. (2005)
○ 6 yrs @ MPMS ○ 6th yr @ LHS
Natural Disasters, Astronomy
Source: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Human_overpopulation?scrlybrkr=5f05e98b
finite resources = disaster
these complex ecological problems by ○ Education ○ Design ○ Experience
have disappear when you have the means to save it
What does it mean to be sustainable?
Lowest ecological footprint to sustain
generations
Embracing technology, not de-evolving Science and Engineering as tools toward enlightenment
The only constant is change...the pendulum swings
29 States have adopted Renewable Portfolio Standards (RPS): mandating a certain percentage of their electricity come from renewable sources
Sources: http://www.ncsl.org/research/environment-and-natural-resources/plastic-bag-legislation.aspx; www.nj.com; and https://carbonneutralcities.org/
It’s not just science...it’s society-level change involving collaboration and cooperation NATURAL RESOURCES
POLITICS
GLOBAL ECONOMY
GOAL
“Cap and Trade” Carbon Taxes Subsidies COP Climate Pacts
Students will need to “double up” in science between grades 10-11
NEED to take Enviro (CP/H/AP) in their Sophomore year Cannot take Enviro and Sussci 1 at same time Highly Recommended: Tech & Design, NatDis, AP Physics, Woodshop
Kean- Sustainability Science (B.S.)
FDU- Sustainability Minor (15 credits)
NJDEP / EPA Soil Scientist Soil Conservationist (NRCS) Engineer
Architect Interior Design Chemist Naturalist/Park Ranger Construction Management Entrepreneurship
Educator- public, private, outreach Natural Resource Management
Environmental Consulting
Waste Management Attorney Marine Biology/Fisheries
What can I do when I journey through this pathway?
CPES/HES: Soil Lab-
silt, clay
permeability of the soil?
SusSci 1: Design and conduct an experiment that can grow the highest biomass of lettuce with:
First course unique to the Sustainability Pathway at LHS NO traditional tests and quizzes Assessments: Projects, experiments, engineering, case studies, discussions Final Project- Complete a Sustainable NJ action Community Stewardship- LHS, Livingston Twp., and beyond! NOCTI- Sustainability 101 certified????
(CP/H/AP) into novel situations
○ Engineering Design ○ Laboratory investigations
problems
○ Case Studies ○ Discussion Board
○ GEFI
○ GEFI
○ Collaboration w/ Tech. department
○ Actions ○ Grant writing and implementation
Units of Study (SusSci 1): These major units of study are focused around the essential needs of human populations, regardless of how advanced they may be: water, food, shelter, and energy. 1. Energy- How do we break our addiction to fossil fuels? 2. Food- Why did the “green” agricultural revolution cause more harm than good? 3. People- Why does gender inequality threaten a sustainable future? 4. Buildings and Cities- How can cities produce more than they consume? 5. Land Use- How can we wisely use resources while enhancing biodiversity? 6. Transport- What will society look like when oil runs out? 7. Materials- How does scale affect our prospect for a zero-waste society? 8. Coming Attractions- What can we do to make a change?
Register through the Board of Education (Spring 2019) Complete “ACTIONS” and submit paperwork through SNJ Earn Certification Status- Bronze, Silver, Gold Grant writing opportunities available (SusSci 2)