Adopt a lot

English Language Arts (2004)

Grade 6

• Goal 3: The learner will examine the foundations of argument.
  • Objective 3.02: Explore the problem solution process by:
    • studying examples (in literature and other text) that present problems coherently, describe the solution clearly, sequence reasons to support the solution, and show awareness of audience.
    • preparing individual and/or group essays and presentations that focus on the diagnosis of a problem and possible solutions.

Grade 7

• Goal 3: The learner will refine the understanding and use of argument.
  • Objective 3.02: Use the problem-solution process by:
    • studying problems and solutions within various texts and situations.
    • utilizing the problem-solution process within various contexts/situations.
    • constructing essays/presentations that respond to a given problem by proposing a solution that includes relevant details.
    • recognizing and/or creating an organizing structure appropriate to purpose, audience, and context.

Grade 8

• Goal 3: The learner will continue to refine the understanding and use of argument.
  • Objective 3.02: Continue to explore and analyze the use of the problem-solution process by:
    • evaluating problems and solutions within various texts and situations.
    • utilizing the problem-solution process within various contexts/situations.
    • constructing essays/presentations that respond to a given problem by proposing a solution that includes relevant details.
    • recognizing and/or creating an organizing structure appropriate to purpose, audience, and context.

Science (2005)

Grade 6

• Goal 3: The learner will build an understanding of the geological cycles, forces, processes, and agents which shape the lithosphere.
  • Objective 3.06: Evaluate ways in which human activities have affected Earth's pedosphere and the measures taken to control the impact:
    • Vegetative cover.
    • Agriculture.
    • Land use.
    • Nutrient balance.
    • Soil as a vector.
  • Objective 3.08: Conclude that the good health of environments and organisms requires:
    • Monitoring of the pedosphere.
    • Taking steps to maintain soil quality.
    • Stewardship.

Grade 7

• Goal 3: The learner will conduct investigations and utilize appropriate technologies and information systems to build an understanding of the atmosphere.
  • Objective 3.03: Conclude that the good health of environments and organisms requires:
    • The monitoring of air quality.
    • Taking steps to maintain healthy air quality.
    • Stewardship.
  • Objective 3.04: Evaluate how humans impact air quality including:
    • Air quality standards
    • Point and non-point sources of air pollution in North Carolina.
    • Financial and economic trade-offs.
    • Local air quality issues.

Grade 8

• Goal 3: The learner will conduct investigations and utilize appropriate technologies and information systems to build an understanding of the hydrosphere.
  • Objective 3.07: Describe how humans affect the quality of water:
    • Point and non-point sources of water pollution in North Carolina.
    • Possible effects of excess nutrients in North Carolina waters.
    • Economic trade-offs.
    • Local water issues.
  • Objective 3.08: Recognize that the good health of environments and organisms requires:
    • Monitoring of the hydrosphere.
    • Water quality standards.
    • Methods of water treatment.
    • Maintaining safe water quality.
    • Stewardship.