ES Module 2 : Economics & Policy
Lesson 1 : EconomicsStandard(s): SC.912.L.17.20 Predict the impact of individuals on environmental systems and examine how human lifestyles affect sustainability.
Objective(s): (1) Describe two basic concepts of economics; (2) Explain the relationship between economics and the environment; (3) Describe ways that economies are working toward sustainability. Essential Question: How is sustainability affected by economics? Vocabulary: economics, supply, demand, cost-benefit analysis, ecological economics, environmental economics, non-market value, market failure, ecolabeling Assignment(s): 2-1 Cornell Notes; Economics GP & IP |
Lesson 2 : US Environmental PolicyStandard(s): SC.912.N.4.1 Explain how scientific knowledge and reasoning provide an empirically-based perspective to inform society's decision making.
Objective(s): (1) Explain the purpose of environmental policy; (2) Describe the history of US environmental policy; (3) Describe the direction of current US environmental policy. Essential Question: How do environmental policies protect the environment? Vocabulary: policy, environmental policy, Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) Assignment(s): 2-2 Cornell Notes; US Environmental Policy IP |
Lesson 3 : International Environmental PolicyStandard(s): SC.912.N.4.1 Explain how scientific knowledge and reasoning provide an empirically-based perspective to inform society's decision making.
Objective(s): (1) Identify major international institutions involved in environmental policy; (2) Discuss different approaches to environmental policy; (3) List the steps involved in the environmental policy process. Essential Question: How can governments work with each other and citizens to form sound environmental policy? Vocabulary: command-and-control approach, subsidy, green tax, cap-and-trade, lobbying. Assignment(s): 2-3 Cornell Notes; International Environmental Policy |