Natural Resources Overview Natural Resources Curriculum Goals Natural Resources Courses and Topics Natural Resources Courses of Study Natural Resources Lesson Plans Natural Resources Glossary Natural Resources Rubrics

1010/1020 Ecosystem Processes 1011 Communities and Ecosystems 1012 Habitat 1013 Population Dynamics 1014 Species Interaction 1015 Energy Flow 1016 Nutrient Cycles 1017 Threatened and Endangered Species 1018 Exotic Species 1019 Succession 1021 Adaptation and Natural Selection 1022 Biodiversity

1030 Human Dimensions of Natural Resources Management 1031 Cultural Development and Values 1032 Economic, Political and Social Implications 1033 Individual Values and Actions 1034 The Decision Making Process (Public Policy Development) 1035 Government and Non-Governmental Organization's Roles

1040 Soil 1041 Physical Properties 1042 Soil Analysis 1043 Environmental Impact of Soil Degradation 1044 Erosion Control Practices 1045 Soil Related Resources

1050/1060 Water Resources 1051 Water Cycle 1052 Watersheds 1053 Groundwater 1054 Water Use and Conservation 1055 Water Quality 1056 Water Chemistry 1057 Benthic Organisms as Water Quality Indicators 1058 Wetlands 1059 Pond and Lake Ecosystems 1061 Stream Ecology

1070 Pollution 1071 Water 1072 Air 1073 Soil/Land

1080 Energy 1081 Energy Sources 1082 Renewable vs Non-Renewable 1083 Energy Conservation

1090 Environmental Issues 1091 The Issue Investigation Process 1092 Implementing the Issue Investigation Process 1093 Current Issues

1100 Tree Basics 1101 What is a Forest? 1102 Michigan Forest Descriptors 1103 Tree Identification 1104 Michigan Forest History 1105 Land Survey 1106 Map & Compass

1110 Tree Physiology 1111 The Necessities of Life 1112 Tree Parts 1113 Photosynthesis and Respiration 1114 Tree Growth 1115 Environmental Factors 1116 Tree Regeneration Strategies 1117 Longevity

1120 Forest Ecology and Health 1121 Succession & Forest Disturbance 1122 Composition 1123 Stucture 1124 Function 1125 Insects & Diseases 1126 Fire 1127 Exotic Species

1130 Wood Products 1131 Getting Wood to Market 1132 Timber Sale Contracts 1133 Stumpage 1134 Michigan Wood-Using Mills 1135 Michigan Wood Products 1136 Forest Renewability 1137 Raw Wood Products 1138 1139 Federal Income Tax Implications

1140 Forest Management 1141 Forestry Basics 1142 Forest Management Systems 1143 Multiple Use

1150 Forestry Equipment and Materials 1151 Chainsaw Operation and Safety

1160 Wildlife Management 1161 What is Wildlfe Management 1162 History of Wildlife Management 1163 Basic Wildlife Management Concepts 1164 Michigan Wildlife

1170 Terrestrial Habitat Management Techniques 1171 Plant Survey Techniques 1172 Vegetation Management 1173 Water Sources 1174 Prescribe Burning 1175 Habitat Enhancement Projects 1176 Recreation Enhancment Projects

1180 Wildlife Population Management 1181 Population Survey Techniques 1182 Artificial Propagation 1183 Stocking 1184 Trap and Transport 1185 Damage Control 1186 Regulated Harvest

1190 Developing a Management Plan No Content

1200 Fisheries Management No Content

1250 Resource Development No Content

1300 Outdoor Recreation No Content