Segment One

Module 01 - Ecosystems

• Introduction to Ecosystems
• Biomes
• Biogeochemical Cycles
• Primary Productivity
• Trophic Levels and Energy Flow
• Food Chains and Food Webs

Module 02 - Biodiversity and Populations

• Biodiversity
• Ecological Relationships
• Natural Disruptions to Ecosystems
• Adaptation
• Ecological Succession
• Types of Species and Survivorship
• Population Growth
• Demographics
• Human Populations

Module 03 - Earth Systems

• Plate Tectonics
• Soil Formation and Erosion
• Soil Composition and Properties
• Watersheds
• Earth\'s Atmosphere
• Global Wind Patterns
• Solar Radiation and Seasons
• Earth\'s Geography and Climate
• El Niño and La Niña

Module 04 - Natural Resources

• Tragedy of the Commons
• Agricultural Practices
• Food Production
• Mining and Urbanization
• Ecological Footprints
• Sustainability
• Integrated Pest Management

Segment Two

Module 05 - Energy Resources

• Energy Sources
• Global Energy Consumption
• Fossil Fuels
• Nuclear Energy
• Energy from Biomass
• Solar Energy
• Geothermal Energy
• Hydrogen Fuel Cell
• Hydroelectric Power
• Wind Energy
• Energy Conservation

Module 06 - Air Pollution

• Introduction to Air Pollution
• Smog
• Thermal Inversion
• Air Pollutants
• Acid Deposition
• Noise Pollution

Module 07 - Water and Land Pollution

• Sources of Pollution
• Endocrine Disruptors
• Persistent Organic Pollutants (POPs)
• Effect on Aquatic Ecosystems
• Solid Waste Disposal
• Waste Reduction Methods
• Sewage Treatment
• Lethal Dose Response
• Pollution and Human Health
• Pathogens and Infectious Diseases

Module 08 - Global Change

• Ozone Depletion
• Greenhouse Effect
• Global Climate Change
• Effects on Oceans
• Invasive Species
• Endangered
• Threats to Biodiversity