| Curric Subject |
Curric Topic |
RW Category |
CPDS |
Description |
| Science |
Earth Science |
Air Pollution |
Data |
The composition of the atmosphere |
| Math |
Decimals |
Air Pollution |
Concepts |
Size of particulate matter |
| Math |
Ratios/Percents/Proportion |
Air Pollution |
Concepts |
(Ratio) Particulate matter per volume unit |
| Science |
Physics |
Air Pollution |
Concepts |
Density (of particulate matter or other natural or manmade constituents) |
| Science |
Health |
Air Pollution |
Data |
Health effects of common atmospheric pollutants |
| Science |
Chemistry |
Air Pollution |
Data |
Chemical consitution of atmospheric components and pollutants; potential interactions |
| Science |
Physics |
Air Pollution |
Data |
How different atmospheric components interact with EM spectrum |
| Science |
Chemistry |
Air Pollution |
Concepts |
Mixtures and Compounds |
| Science |
Chemistry |
Air Pollution |
Concepts |
Elements and molecules |
| Science |
Physics |
Air Pollution |
Concepts |
EM Spectrum |
| Science |
Earth Science |
Air Pollution |
Data |
The layers of the atmosphere |
| Science |
Earth Science |
Water Pollution |
Principles |
The Water Cycle |
| Science |
Chemistry |
Water Pollution |
Concepts |
Elements and molecules |
| Science |
Chemistry |
Water Pollution |
Concepts |
Mixtures and Compounds |
| Science |
Chemistry |
Water Pollution |
Principles |
States of Matter (applied to water) |
| Science |
Earth Science |
Water Pollution |
Data |
Where water comes from |
| Science |
Earth Science |
Water Pollution |
Data |
How water is used |
| Science |
Chemistry |
Water Pollution |
Data |
Types of pollutants found in water (chemical description) |
| Science |
Health |
Water Pollution |
Data |
Health effects of common water pollutants |
| Science |
Chemistry |
Water Pollution |
Data |
Composition of natural water |
| Science |
Biology |
Water Pollution |
Data |
Design of water sewage systems |
| Math |
Measurement (capacity) |
Water Pollution |
Concepts |
Measuring volume of water flow |
| Science |
Physics |
Water Pollution |
Concepts |
Density (of pollutants or other consituations of water) |
| Math |
Ratios/Percents/Proportion |
Water Pollution |
Concepts |
Ratio (pollutant per unit volume) |
| Science |
Chemistry |
Water Pollution |
Concepts |
Water as H20 |
| Science |
Chemistry |
Water Pollution |
Concepts |
Acidity/Alkilinity of water |
| Science |
Chemistry |
Water Pollution |
Concepts |
Salinity of water |
| Science |
Biology |
Diversity |
Concepts |
Ecosystem |
| Science |
Biology |
Diversity |
Concepts |
Classification system of plants and animals |
| Science |
Biology |
Diversity |
Concepts |
Evolution |
| Science |
Biology |
Diversity |
Concepts |
Genetics ("Gene pool") |
| Science |
Biology |
Diversity |
Concepts |
Territory |
| Science |
Biology |
Diversity |
Concepts |
Wetlands |
| Science |
Biology |
Diversity |
Concepts |
Niche |
| Science |
Biology |
Diversity |
Concepts |
Habitat |
| Mathematics |
Functions |
Diversity |
Concepts |
Population vs time (Population projections) |
| Science |
Biology |
Diversity |
Concepts |
Biodiversity |
| Science |
Biology |
Diversity |
Concepts |
Adaptations |
| Science |
Biology |
Diversity |
Concepts |
Biome |
| Science |
Biology |
Diversity |
Concepts |
Life cycle |
| Science |
Biology |
Diversity |
Data |
Endangered species in California |
| Science |
Chemistry |
Fossil Fuel Shortage |
Principles |
Chemistry of combustion |
| Science |
Chemistry |
Fossil Fuel Shortage |
Concepts |
Meaning of 'fossil fuel'/Types of fossil fuels |
| Technology |
Energy/Transportation |
Fossil Fuel Shortage |
Data |
What fossil fuels are used for |
| Science |
Earth Science |
Fossil Fuel Shortage |
Data |
Where fossil fuels are found |
| Science |
Physics |
Fossil Fuel Shortage |
Data |
Energy content of fossil fuels |
| Mathematics |
Functions |
Fossil Fuel Shortage |
Skills |
Extrapolation of trend (Projected energy needs of the world) |
| Science |
Chemistry |
Fossil Fuel Shortage |
Data |
By products of fossil fuel combustion |
| Science |
Chemistry |
Fossil Fuel Shortage |
Data |
Oil refining process |
| Science |
Earth Science |
Fossil Fuel Shortage |
Principles |
The global carbon cycle |
| Science |
Physics |
Fossil Fuel Shortage |
Concepts |
Energy |
| Science |
Physics |
Fossil Fuel Shortage |
Principles |
2nd law of thermodynamics |
| Science |
Earth Science |
Global Climate Change |
Concepts |
Climate and Weather |
| Science |
Earth Science |
Global Climate Change |
Concepts |
Greenhouse effect |
| Science |
Physics |
Global Climate Change |
Concepts |
Reflection/Absorption/Emission of radiation at surfaces |
| Mathematics |
Statistics |
Global Climate Change |
Skills |
Summarize large quantities of numerical data (Temperature trends) |
| Science |
Earth Science |
Global Climate Change |
Data |
History of earth's climate |
| Science |
Earth Science |
Global Climate Change |
Data |
Potential effect of climate change on ice caps/sea level |
| Science |
Physics |
Global Climate Change |
Concepts |
Reflection/Absorption/Emission of radiation by gases |
| Science |
Earth Science |
Global Climate Change |
Data |
The nature of climate computer models |
| Science |
Earth Science |
Global Climate Change |
Concepts |
The main variables of weather (temp, pressuree, humidity, wind speed, precipitation) |
| Science |
Earth Science |
Global Climate Change |
Principles |
How hurricanes form (and how hurricane frequency/intensity could be affected by increased global temperatures) |
| Mathematics |
Ratios and Rates |
Transportation |
Concepts |
Person-miles/gallon as a unit for measuring energy efficiency of transportation modes |
| Mathematics |
Ratios and Rates |
Transportation |
Concepts |
Miles/gallon as measure of fuel efficiency |
| Science |
Physics |
Transportation |
Principles |
Basic operation of internal-combustion engine |
| Science |
Physics |
Transportation |
Principles |
2nd law of thermodynamics as applied to internal combusion engine |
| Science |
Chemistry |
Transportation |
Principles |
Theory of fuel cells |
| Science |
Chemistry |
Transportation |
Principles |
Theory of batteries |
| Science |
Physics |
Transportation |
Principles |
Theory of operation of mag-lev train |
| Mathematics |
statistics |
Transportation |
Skills |
How to collect, analyze and present data as to people's transportation habits |
| Social Science |
Government |
Transportation |
Data |
History and effectiveness of fuel-efficiency legislation |
| Social Science |
Government |
Transportation |
Principles |
The role of government in influencing technological development |
| Science |
Physics |
Transportation |
Principles |
Determining Kinetic energy of moving vehicle |
| Science |
Physics |
Transportation |
Concepts |
Energy |
| Science |
Physics |
Transportation |
Concepts |
Potential and Kinetic Energy |
| Science |
Chemistry |
Transportation |
Principles |
How catalytic converters work |
| Science |
Physics |
Transportation |
Concepts |
Units of energy involved in transportation calculations |
| Technology |
Design |
Transportation |
Principles |
Factors to be considered in design of vehicles |
| Science |
Physics |
Power Generation |
Principles |
2nd law of thermodynamics as applied to heat-driven turbines |
| Science |
Physics |
Power Generation |
Principles |
Transmission of power |
| Science |
Physics |
Power Generation |
Principles |
How solar cells work |
| Mathematics |
Percent |
Power Generation |
Skills |
Solve real world problems related to percents (efficiency of conversion) |
| Science |
Physics |
Power Generation |
Concepts |
Energy |
| Science |
Physics |
Power Generation |
Principles |
Power of wind as function of speed |
| Mathematics |
Algebra |
Power Generation |
Principles |
Functions (power of wind as function of speed) |
| Science |
Physics |
Power Generation |
Principles |
Principles of fission |
| Science |
Physics |
Power Generation |
Principles |
Principles of fusion |
| Science |
Physics |
Power Generation |
Concepts |
Radioactivity/Half-lifes |
| Science |
Physics |
Power Generation |
Concepts |
Energy and Power Units commonly used in the field of power generation |
| Mathematics |
Algebra |
Power Generation |
Principles |
Exponential function (half-life) |
| Mathematics |
Algebra |
Energy Efficiency |
Principles |
Can use formulas to model the CO2 emissions savings resulting from more efficient use of electrical power |
| Science |
Physics |
Energy Efficiency |
Principles |
Three methods of heat transfer |
| Science |
Physics |
Energy Efficiency |
Principles |
Greenhouse effect of windows |
| Science |
Physics |
Energy Efficiency |
Concepts |
Infrared radiation |
| Technology |
Systems |
Energy Efficiency |
Concepts |
Understands the concept of 'system' |
| Science |
Physics |
Energy Efficiency |
Principles |
Theory of operation of incandescent light bulb |
| Science |
Physics |
Energy Efficiency |
Principles |
Theory of operation of flourescent light bulb |
| Science |
Physics |
Energy Efficiency |
Concepts |
Units of energy and power |
| Technology |
Systems |
Energy Efficiency |
Concepts |
Feedback loop |
| Technology |
Systems |
Energy Efficiency |
Concepts |
Sensor |
| Science |
Physics |
Energy Efficiency |
Pincniples |
Principle of refrigeration (thermodynamic cycle) |
| Technology |
Systems |
Energy Efficiency |
Principles |
Operation of motion detector |
| Mathematics |
Statistics |
Solid Waste |
Skills |
Can use a non-biased sample to predict characteristics of a population (solid waste generation)e |
| Science |
Health |
Solid Waste |
Principles |
Understands health effects of heavy metals |
| Science |
Chemistry |
Solid Waste |
Principles |
Chemical reactions involving sombustion or other breakdown of hazardous solid materials (e.g., PVC) |
| Science |
Chemistry |
Solid Waste |
Principles |
Understands the products of "leaching" in landwastes |
| Science |
Chemistry |
Solid Waste |
Principles |
Understands process by which methane is produced in landfill |
| Science |
Earth Science |
Water Management |
Data |
How Water is used in California |
| Science |
Earth Science |
Water Management |
Data |
The California water management plan |
| Science |
Earth Science |
Water Management |
Concepts |
Water table |
| Science |
Earth Science |
Water Management |
Concepts |
Surface permeability |
| Science |
Earth Science |
Water Management |
Concepts |
Soil water capacity |
| Science |
Earth Science |
Water Management |
Principles |
Freshwater sediment transport processes |
| Science |
Earth Science |
Water Management |
Principles |
Effects of stormwater runoff on natural water systems |
| Social Science |
Citizenship |
Individual Responsibilty |
Concepts |
Responsibility |
| Social Science |
Citizenship |
Individual Responsibilty |
Skills |
Trace the ripple effects of individual actions and decisions (e.g., wasting water) |
| Mathematics |
Arithmetic |
Individual Responsibility |
Skills |
Calculate the effects of an individual's actions if copied by a population (e.g., wasting water) |
| Social Science |
Economics |
Economics |
Principles |
Can explain how government investment in a zone (e.g., green technology) can repay itself in terms of increased revenue or decreased expenses) |
| Social Science |
Economics |
Economics |
Principles |
Can explain and give examples of the concept of 'incentive' |
| Social Science |
Government |
Law |
Principles |
Can present both pros and cons of enforced implementation of policy (e.g. "green building" on a population |
| Social Science |
Economics |
Economics |
Principles |
Can explain the pros and cons of leaving the implementation of "green technology" up to the free market |
| Soecial Science |
Government |
Education |
Skills |
Can determine what key concepts should be understood by citizens in order to enable them to make responsible decisions about the environement |
| Science |
Biology |
CHPS: Sustainable Sites - 1. Site Selection (SS1.1), Environmentally Sensitive Land |
Concepts |
Endangered Species |
| Science |
Biology |
CHPS: Sustainable Sites - 1. Site Selection (SS1.1), Environmentally Sensitive Land |
Data |
Endangered species in California |
| Science |
Biology |
CHPS: Sustainable Sites - 1. Site Selection (SS1.1), Environmentally Sensitive Land |
Concepts |
Habitat |
| Science |
Biology |
CHPS: Sustainable Sites - 1. Site Selection (SS1.1), Environmentally Sensitive Land |
Concepts |
Wetland |
| Science |
Physics |
CHPS: Sustainable Sites - 2. Transportation (SS2.2 ), Bicycles |
Skills |
Calculate energy efficiency of bicycle as compared to automobile |
| Science |
Earth Science |
CHPS: Sustainable Sites - 3. Stormwater Management (SS3.0 ), Construction Site Runoff Control |
Principles |
The Water Cycle |
| Science |
Earth Science |
CHPS: Sustainable Sites - 3. Stormwater Management (SS3.0 ), Construction Site Runoff Control |
Concepts |
Soil Erosion |
| Science |
Earth Science |
CHPS: Sustainable Sites - 3. Stormwater Management (SS3.0 ), Construction Site Runoff Control |
Principles |
Components and characteristics of types of soils and sediments |
| Science |
Earth Science |
CHPS: Sustainable Sites - 3. Stormwater Management (SS3.0 ), Construction Site Runoff Control |
Principles |
Factors that determine water-holding capacity of soils |
| Mathematics |
Ratios, Percents, etc. |
CHPS: Sustainable Sites - 3. Stormwater Management (SS3.0 ), Construction Site Runoff Control |
Skills |
Calculate percentage of site area which is impervious |
| Science |
Chemistry |
CHPS: Sustainable Sites - 3. Stormwater Management (SS3.0 ), Construction Site Runoff Control |
Concepts |
pH |
| Science |
Physics |
CHPS: Sustainable Sites - 4. Outdoor Surfaces (SS4.1), Reduce Heat Islands - Landscaping |
Principles |
Absorption/Emission of radiation according to characteristics of a surface. |
| Science |
Physics |
CHPS: Sustainable Sites - 4. Outdoor Surfaces (SS4.2 ), Reduce Heat Islands - Cool Roofs |
Principles |
Absorption/Emission of radiation according to characteristics of a surface. |
| Science |
Physics |
CHPS: Sustainable Sites - 5 Outdoor Lighting (SS5.1 ), Light Pollution Reduction |
Principles |
Inverse square law of radiation intensity |
| Science |
Physics |
CHPS: Sustainable Sites - 5 Outdoor Lighting (SS5.1 ), Light Pollution Reduction |
Principles |
Components/wavelengths in the IR/Visible/UV spectrum |
| Science |
Physics |
CHPS: Sustainable Sites - 5 Outdoor Lighting (SS5.1 ), Light Pollution Reduction |
Principles |
Response of eye to different wavelengths of light |
| Science |
Earth Science |
CHPS: Water - 1. Outdoor Systems (WE1.0), Create Water Use Budget |
Concepts |
Evapotranspiration |
| Science |
Biology |
CHPS: Water - 1. Outdoor Systems (WE1.0), Create Water Use Budget |
Concepts |
Transpiration |
| Mathematics |
Measurement |
CHPS: Water - 1. Outdoor Systems (WE1.0), Create Water Use Budget |
Concepts |
Acre-foot |
| Mathematics |
Algebra |
CHPS: Water - 1. Outdoor Systems (WE1.0), Create Water Use Budget |
Skills |
Can find the values of variables in formulas (MAWA calculation) |
| Science |
Earth Science |
CHPS: Water - 1. Outdoor Systems (WE1.1), Reduce Potable Water for Landscaping |
Concepts |
Potable water |
| Science |
Biology |
CHPS: Water - 1. Outdoor Systems (WE1.1), Reduce Potable Water for Landscaping |
Data |
Plants native to the area where the school is located |
| Science |
Earth Science |
CHPS: Water - 1. Outdoor Systems (WE1.1), Reduce Potable Water for Landscaping |
Principles |
Factors that determine water-holding capacity of soils |
| Science |
Physics |
CHPS: Water - 2. Indoor Systems (WE2.1 ), Reduce Sewage Conveyance from Toilets and Urinals |
Principles |
Factors that affect rate of evaporation |
| Mathematics |
Ratios, Percents, etc. |
CHPS: Water - 2. Indoor Systems (WE2.1 ), Reduce Sewage Conveyance from Toilets and Urinals |
Skills |
Make accurate estimate of total amount of water conveyed by toilets and urinals for a community |
| Science |
Physics |
CHPS: Energy - 1. Energy Efficiency ((EE1.1), Superior Energy Performance |
Principles |
Three methods of heat transfer |
| Science |
Physics |
CHPS: Energy - 1. Energy Efficiency ((EE1.1), Superior Energy Performance |
Principles |
Greenhouse effect of windows |
| Science |
Physics |
CHPS: Energy - 1. Energy Efficiency ((EE1.1), Superior Energy Performance |
Concepts |
Infrared radiation |
| Technology |
Systems |
CHPS: Energy - 1. Energy Efficiency ((EE1.1), Superior Energy Performance |
Concepts |
Understands the concept of 'system' |
| Science |
Physics |
CHPS: Energy - 1. Energy Efficiency ((EE1.1), Superior Energy Performance |
Principles |
Theory of operation of incandescent light bulb |
| Science |
Physics |
CHPS: Energy - 1. Energy Efficiency ((EE1.1), Superior Energy Performance |
Principles |
Theory of operation of flourescent light bulb |
| Science |
Physics |
CHPS: Energy - 1. Energy Efficiency ((EE1.1), Superior Energy Performance |
Concepts |
Units of energy and power |
| Technology |
Systems |
CHPS: Energy - 1. Energy Efficiency ((EE1.1), Superior Energy Performance |
Concepts |
Feedback loop |
| Technology |
Systems |
CHPS: Energy - 1. Energy Efficiency ((EE1.1), Superior Energy Performance |
Concepts |
Sensor |
| Science |
Physics |
CHPS: Energy - 1. Energy Efficiency ((EE1.1), Superior Energy Performance |
Pincniples |
Principle of refrigeration (thermodynamic cycle) |
| Technology |
Systems |
CHPS: Energy - 1. Energy Efficiency ((EE1.1), Superior Energy Performance |
Principles |
Operation of motion detector |
| Mathematics |
Algebra |
CHPS: Energy - 1. Energy Efficiency ((EE1.1), Superior Energy Performance |
Principles |
Can explain how TDV energy calculations incorporate the concept of variability |
| Science |
Physics |
CHPS: Energy - 1. Energy Efficiency ((EE1.1), Superior Energy Performance |
Principles |
Can explain the basic theory of the "cool roof" |
| Science |
Chemistry |
CHPS: Energy - 1. Energy Efficiency ((EE1.1), Superior Energy Performance |
Principles |
Can explain why and how CO2 sensors work to improve Ventilation efficiency |
| Mathematics |
Probability |
CHPS: Energy - 1. Energy Efficiency ((EE1.1), Superior Energy Performance |
Skills |
Can calculate probability of multiple sensor failure and use that as the basis of redundant sensor design |
| Science |
Biology |
CHPS: Energy - 1. Energy Efficiency ((EE1.1), Superior Energy Performance |
Principles |
Can relate human biological factors which cause varying respiration rates to varying need for ventilation in a building |
| Science |
Physics |
CHPS: Energy - 1. Energy Efficiency ((EE1.1), Superior Energy Performance |
Principles |
Can explain factors which influence the amount of outside light that enters a room at varying times of the day |
| Science |
Physics |
CHPS: Energy - 1. Energy Efficiency ((EE1.2), Natural Ventilation |
Principles |
Can explain the role of the compressor in an air conditioner |
| Science |
Physics |
CHPS: Energy - 1. Energy Efficiency ((EE1.3), Energy Management Systems |
Principles |
Can explain operation of temperature sensor in thermostat in terms of varying coeffecient of heat expansion of metals |
| Mathematics |
Algebra |
CHPS: Energy - 1. Energy Efficiency ((EE1.3), Energy Management Systems |
Principles |
Can understand and create graphical representations of the operations of a control system |
| Science |
Physics |
CHPS: Energy - 2. Alternate Energy Sources (EE2.1), Renewable Energy |
Principles |
2nd law of thermodynamics as applied to heat-driven turbines |
| Science |
Physics |
CHPS: Energy - 2. Alternate Energy Sources (EE2.1), Renewable Energy |
Principles |
Transmission of power |
| Science |
Physics |
CHPS: Energy - 2. Alternate Energy Sources (EE2.1), Renewable Energy |
Principles |
How solar cells work |
| Mathematics |
Percent |
CHPS: Energy - 2. Alternate Energy Sources (EE2.1), Renewable Energy |
Skills |
Solve real world problems related to percents (efficiency of conversion) |
| Science |
Physics |
CHPS: Energy - 2. Alternate Energy Sources (EE2.1), Renewable Energy |
Concepts |
Energy |
| Science |
Physics |
CHPS: Energy - 2. Alternate Energy Sources (EE2.1), Renewable Energy |
Principles |
Power of wind as function of speed |
| Mathematics |
Algebra |
CHPS: Energy - 2. Alternate Energy Sources (EE2.1), Renewable Energy |
Principles |
Functions (power of wind as function of speed) |
| Science |
Physics |
CHPS: Energy - 2. Alternate Energy Sources (EE2.1), Renewable Energy |
Concepts |
Energy and Power Units commonly used in the field of power generation |
| Science |
Physics |
CHPS: Energy - 2. Alternate Energy Sources (EE2.1), Renewable Energy |
Skills |
Can determine proper conversion factor between electricity generated on site and BTU's of fossil fuels saved, including an appropriate transmission and generation efficiency factor |
| Science |
Chemistry |
CHPS: Energy - 2. Alternate Energy Sources (EE2.1), Renewable Energy |
Principles |
Can explain how batteries store electrical energy and the factors which affect the efficiency of storage |
| Mathematics |
Trigonometry |
CHPS: Energy - 2. Alternate Energy Sources (EE2.1), Renewable Energy |
Skills |
Can calculate effect of varying incidence angles on production of electrical energy by a fixed solar panel. |
| Language Arts |
Explanatory Writing |
CHPS: Energy - 3. Commissioning & Training (EE3.0), Fundamental Building Systems Testing and Training |
Skills |
Can write a clear set of instruction for operation of room HVAC and lighting controls |
| Science |
Chemistry |
CHPS: Materials - 1. Recycling (ME1.0), Storage and Collection of Recyclables |
Principles |
Knows how paper is made (and recycled) |
| Science |
Chemistry |
CHPS: Materials - 1. Recycling (ME1.0), Storage and Collection of Recyclables |
Principles |
Knows how glass is made (and recycled) |
| Science |
Chemistry |
CHPS: Materials - 1. Recycling (ME1.0), Storage and Collection of Recyclables |
Principles |
Knows how plastic is made (and recycled) |
| Mathematics |
Statistics |
CHPS: Materials - 1. Recycling (ME1.0), Storage and Collection of Recyclables |
Skills |
Can plan and execute the collection and analysis of data that would give an accurate estimate of recycled and recyclable material in a community. |
| Science |
Biology |
CHPS: Materials - 4. Sustainable Materials (ME4.2), Rapidly Renewable Materials |
Concepts |
Bioplastic |
| Science |
Biology |
CHPS: Materials - 4. Sustainable Materials (ME4.2), Rapidly Renewable Materials |
Concepts |
Biodegradable |
| Science |
Physics |
CHPS: Materials - 4. Sustainable Materials (ME4.2), Rapidly Renewable Materials |
Concepts |
Various physical characteristics of materials related to their use in structures: rigidity/flexibility, stress/styrain response, |
| Science |
Biology |
CHPS: Materials - 4. Sustainable Materials (ME4.3 ), Organically Grown Materials |
Concepts |
Organic farming |
| Science |
Biology |
CHPS: Materials - 4. Sustainable Materials (ME4.3 ), Organically Grown Materials |
Principles |
Types of nutrients needed by crops |
| Science |
Biology |
CHPS: Materials - 4. Sustainable Materials (ME4.3 ), Organically Grown Materials |
Principles |
How pesticides work biologically on the pests being controlled |
| Science |
Biology |
CHPS: Materials - 4. Sustainable Materials (ME4.3 ), Organically Grown Materials |
Principles |
Some of the techniques of organic farming as they illustrate natural relationships between organisms |
| Science |
Biology |
CHPS: Materials - 4. Sustainable Materials (ME4.4), Certified Wood |
Principles |
Life cycle of trees |
| Science |
Biology |
CHPS: Materials - 4. Sustainable Materials (ME4.4), Certified Wood |
Data |
Types of trees commonly used for construction materials |
| Science |
Biology |
CHPS: Materials - 4. Sustainable Materials (ME4.4), Certified Wood |
Principles |
Sustainable forestry practices |
| Mathematics |
Statistics |
CHPS: Materials - 4. Sustainable Materials (ME4.4), Certified Wood |
Skills |
Extrapolation of harvestable wood in an area based on timber cruise sample |
| Science |
Biology |
CHPS: Materials - 4. Sustainable Materials (ME4.4), Certified Wood |
Principles |
The ecologicial relationships of the organisms in a forest |
| Science |
Chemistry |
CHPS: Materials - 4. Sustainable Materials (ME4.6 ), Alternative: Environmentally Preferable Products |
Data |
The chemical content of common household cleaning products |
| Science |
Chemistry |
CHPS: Materials - 4. Sustainable Materials (ME4.6 ), Alternative: Environmentally Preferable Products |
Principles |
How detergents work |
| Science |
Chemistry |
CHPS: Materials - 4. Sustainable Materials (ME4.6 ), Alternative: Environmentally Preferable Products |
Principles |
How carpets are manufactured |
| Science |
Chemistry |
CHPS: Materials - 4. Sustainable Materials (ME4.6 ), Alternative: Environmentally Preferable Products |
Principles |
How synthetic materials are made |
| Science |
Chemistry |
CHPS: Materials - 4. Sustainable Materials (ME4.6 ), Alternative: Environmentally Preferable Products |
Concepts |
Endothermic and exothemric reactions (related to heat energy required -- fossil fuel use) |
| Science |
Physics |
CHPS: Materials - 4. Sustainable Materials (ME4.6 ), Alternative: Environmentally Preferable Products |
Concepts |
Power and energy units (related to computers and other appliances) |
| Science |
Physics |
CHPS: Indoor Environmental Quality - 1. Lighting and Daylighting (EQ1.3), Electric Lighting |
Concepts |
Lumen |
| Science |
Physics |
CHPS: Indoor Environmental Quality - 1. Lighting and Daylighting (EQ1.1), Daylighting |
Concepts |
Foot-candle |
| Science |
Physics |
CHPS: Indoor Environmental Quality - 1. Lighting and Daylighting (EQ1.1), Daylighting |
Concepts |
Reflectivity |
| Science |
Physics |
CHPS: Indoor Environmental Quality - 1. Lighting and Daylighting (EQ1.1), Daylighting |
Concepts |
Scattering |
| Science |
Physics |
CHPS: Indoor Environmental Quality - 1. Lighting and Daylighting (EQ1.1), Daylighting |
Concepts |
Diffusion |
| Science |
Physics |
CHPS: Indoor Environmental Quality - 1. Lighting and Daylighting (EQ1.1), Daylighting |
Concepts |
Transmittance |
| Science |
Physics |
CHPS: Indoor Environmental Quality - 1. Lighting and Daylighting (EQ1.1), Daylighting |
Concepts |
Thermal Conductivity |
| Science |
Physics |
CHPS: Indoor Environmental Quality - 1. Lighting and Daylighting (EQ1.1), Daylighting |
Concepts |
EM Spectrum (IR, Visibile and UV light) |
| Science |
Earth Science |
CHPS: Indoor Environmental Quality - 1. Lighting and Daylighting (EQ1.1), Daylighting |
Skills |
Can determine angle of incidence of sunlight for a given latitude, longitude, date and time of time. |
| Science |
Earth Science |
CHPS: Indoor Environmental Quality - 1. Lighting and Daylighting (EQ1.1), Daylighting |
Skills |
Can explain the factors which influence angle of incidence of sunlight. |
| Mathematics |
Ratios, Percents, etc. |
CHPS: Indoor Environmental Quality - 1. Lighting and Daylighting (EQ1.2), View Windows |
Skiils |
Solve real world problems involving percents |
| Science |
Physics |
CHPS: Indoor Environmental Quality - 1. Lighting and Daylighting (EQ1.3), Electric Lighting |
Principles |
Theory of operation of incandescent light bulb |
| Science |
Physics |
CHPS: Indoor Environmental Quality - 1. Lighting and Daylighting (EQ1.3), Electric Lighting |
Principles |
Theory of operation of flourescent light bulb |
| Science |
Physics |
CHPS: Indoor Environmental Quality - 1. Lighting and Daylighting (EQ1.3), Electric Lighting |
Concepts |
EM Spectrum (IR, Visibile and UV light) |
| Science |
Health |
CHPS: Indoor Environmental Quality - 1. Lighting and Daylighting (EQ1.3), Electric Lighting |
Principles |
Can explain how attributes of light (quantity, spectral distribution) affect ability to see (acuity, field of view, color) |
| Science |
Electricity |
CHPS: Indoor Environmental Quality - 1. Lighting and Daylighting (EQ1.3), Electric Lighting |
Principles |
Understand the function of a ballast |
| Science |
Health |
CHPS: Indoor Environmental Quality - 2. Indoor Air Quality (EQ2.0), Minimum Requirements |
Data |
Knows the most common health effects of poor air quality |
| Science |
Physics |
CHPS: Indoor Environmental Quality - 2. Indoor Air Quality (EQ2.0), Minimum Requirements |
Concepts |
Convection |
| Science |
Physics |
CHPS: Indoor Environmental Quality - 2. Indoor Air Quality (EQ2.0), Minimum Requirements |
Principles |
Can explain the process by which air condition produces condensate |
| Science |
Chemistry |
CHPS: Indoor Environmental Quality - 2. Indoor Air Quality (EQ2.0), Minimum Requirements |
Data |
Knows the most common types of volatile organic compounds emitted by construction materials |
| Science |
Chemistry |
CHPS: Indoor Environmental Quality - 2. Indoor Air Quality (EQ2.0), Minimum Requirements |
Concepts |
Volatility |
| Science |
Chemistry |
CHPS: Indoor Environmental Quality - 2. Indoor Air Quality (EQ2.0), Minimum Requirements |
Concepts |
Volatile Organic Compounds |
| Science |
Biology |
CHPS: Indoor Environmental Quality - 2. Indoor Air Quality (EQ2.0), Minimum Requirements |
Data |
Characteristics of mold |
| Science |
Biology |
CHPS: Indoor Environmental Quality - 2. Indoor Air Quality (EQ2.0), Minimum Requirements |
Skills |
Can recognize mold in a sample |
| Science |
Biology |
CHPS: Indoor Environmental Quality - 2. Indoor Air Quality (EQ2.0), Minimum Requirements |
Principles |
Can explain why mold contamination is a health hazard |
| Science |
Physics |
CHPS: Indoor Environmental Quality - 2. Indoor Air Quality (EQ2.0), Minimum Requirements |
Principles |
Can explain the basic principles of displacement ventilation in terms of convection |
| Science |
Physics |
CHPS: Indoor Environmental Quality - 2. Indoor Air Quality (EQ2.0), Minimum Requirements |
Principles |
Can explain the relationship between air density and temperature, and how this relates to convection |
| Science |
Chemistry |
CHPS: Indoor Environmental Quality - 2. Indoor Air Quality (EQ2.2), Low-Emitting Materials |
Data |
Knows the most common types of volatile organic compounds emitted by construction materials |
| Science |
Chemistry |
CHPS: Indoor Environmental Quality - 2. Indoor Air Quality (EQ2.2), Low-Emitting Materials |
Concepts |
Volatile Organic Compounds |
| Science |
Chemistry |
CHPS: Indoor Environmental Quality - 2. Indoor Air Quality (EQ2.2), Low-Emitting Materials |
Concepts |
Volatility |
| Science |
Physics |
CHPS: Indoor Environmental Quality - 2. Indoor Air Quality (EQ2.2), Low-Emitting Materials |
Concepts |
Diffusion |
| Science |
Physics |
CHPS: Indoor Environmental Quality - 2. Indoor Air Quality (EQ2.2), Low-Emitting Materials |
Concepts |
Density |
| Science |
Health |
CHPS: Indoor Environmental Quality - 2. Indoor Air Quality (EQ2.2), Low-Emitting Materials |
Concepts |
Chronic Reference Exposure Level |
| Science |
Health |
CHPS: Indoor Environmental Quality - 2. Indoor Air Quality (EQ2.3), Chemical and Pollutant Source Control |
Concepts |
Negative Pressure |
| Science |
Physics |
CHPS: Indoor Environmental Quality - 2. Indoor Air Quality (EQ2.4), Ducted Returns |
Principles |
Relationship between air flow, pressure, size of ducts, and resistance (filters) in a ducted system |
| Science |
Physics |
CHPS: Indoor Environmental Quality - 3. Acoustics (EQ3.0), Minimum Acoustical Performance |
Concepts |
dB |
| Science |
Physics |
CHPS: Indoor Environmental Quality - 3. Acoustics (EQ3.0), Minimum Acoustical Performance |
Concepts |
dBA |
| Science |
Physics |
CHPS: Indoor Environmental Quality - 3. Acoustics (EQ3.0), Minimum Acoustical Performance |
Concepts |
Characterists of sound waves (volume/frequency/direction) |
| Science |
Physics |
CHPS: Indoor Environmental Quality - 3. Acoustics (EQ3.0), Minimum Acoustical Performance |
Concepts |
Reverberation time |
| Science |
Physics |
CHPS: Indoor Environmental Quality - 3. Acoustics (EQ3.0), Minimum Acoustical Performance |
Concepts |
Reflectivity/Absorption (of sound waves) |
| Science |
Physics |
CHPS: Indoor Environmental Quality - 3. Acoustics (EQ3.0), Minimum Acoustical Performance |
Principles |
Can describe factors of a room which affect its acoustics |
| Mathematics |
Algebra |
CHPS: Indoor Environmental Quality - 3. Acoustics (EQ3.0), Minimum Acoustical Performance |
Skills |
Use formulas to determine values of variables (reverberation time formula) |
| Mathematics |
Algebra |
CHPS: Indoor Environmental Quality - 3. Acoustics (EQ3.0), Minimum Acoustical Performance |
Concepts |
Logarithm |
| Science |
Health |
CHPS: Indoor Environmental Quality - 3. Acoustics (EQ3.0), Minimum Acoustical Performance |
Principles |
Can explain a graph which depicts the response of the human ear to sound frequencies |
| Science |
Physics |
CHPS: Indoor Environmental Quality - 3. Acoustics (EQ3.0), Minimum Acoustical Performance |
Principles |
Can describe attributes of a surface which influence its sound reflectivity |
| Science |
Physics |
CHPS: Indoor Environmental Quality - 3. Acoustics (EQ3.0), Minimum Acoustical Performance |
Principles |
Can describe attributes of a material which influence its sound transmittance |
| Science |
Physics |
CHPS: Indoor Environmental Quality - 4. Thermal Comfort (EQ4.0), ASHRAE 55 Code Compliance |
Principles |
Modes of heat transfer |
| Science |
Physics |
CHPS: Indoor Environmental Quality - 4. Thermal Comfort (EQ4.0), ASHRAE 55 Code Compliance |
Principles |
Can explain why moving air helps cool off a surface |
| Science |
Physics |
CHPS: Indoor Environmental Quality - 4. Thermal Comfort (EQ4.0), ASHRAE 55 Code Compliance |
Principles |
Can explain how humidity affects the body's ability to control its temperature through sweat |
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| Science |
Health |
CHPS: District Resolutions - 1. District Level Credits (PO1.1), CHPS Resolution |
Skills |
Can identify those CHPS requirements which affect student health and explain how they do. |
| Mathematics |
Statistics |
CHPS: District Resolutions - 1. District Level Credits (PO1.1), CHPS Resolution |
Skills |
Can devise a data gathering/analysis project which would fairly evaluate the effect of CHPS implementation on student test scores |
| Mathematics |
Algebra |
CHPS: District Resolutions - 1. District Level Credits (PO1.1), CHPS Resolution |
Skills |
Can use linear equations to determine the payback period given an amount inversted in a given energy conservation technology (or on-site renewable power generation) and estimated annual savings |
| Mathematics |
Algebra |
CHPS: District Resolutions - 1. District Level Credits (PO1.1), CHPS Resolution |
Skills |
Can understand and solve algebraic formulas that represent energy and cost savings due to adoption of energy-efficient procedures, services and goods. |
| Science |
Health |
CHPS: District Resolutions - 1. District Level Credits (PO1.3), Periodic Assessment of Environmental Conditions |
Skills |
Can make a reasonable prediction as the effect of implement of provisions of the US EPA's Health Seat program |
| Mathematics |
Statistics |
CHPS: District Resolutions - 1. District Level Credits (PO1.4), Equipment Performance |
Skills |
Can use charts and graphs to describe the economic and environemental benefts of large scale adoption of Energy Star compliant products and services |
| Science |
Physics |
CHPS: District Resolutions - 1. District Level Credits (PO1.4), Equipment Performance |
Concepts |
Understands the concept of "energy efficiency" and how generally it is determined |
| Science |
Physics |
CHPS: District Resolutions - 1. District Level Credits (PO1.4), Equipment Performance |
Skills |
Can quantitatively evaluate the relative energy efficiency of appliances and equipment |
| Science |
Physics |
CHPS: District Resolutions - 1. District Level Credits (PO1.4), Equipment Performance |
Principles |
Can explain how the second law of thermodynamics applies to the energy efficiency of various household appliances |
| Mathematics |
Problem-Solving |
CHPS: District Resolutions - 2. Transportation (PO2.1), Buses |
Skills |
Can estimate fuel savings due to increased bus utilization by students |
| Mathematics |
Ratios and Rates |
CHPS: District Resolutions - 2. Transportation (PO2.1), Buses |
Concepts |
Person-miles/gallon as a unit for measuring energy efficiency of transportation modes |
| Mathematics |
Ratios and Rates |
CHPS: District Resolutions - 2. Transportation (PO2.1), Buses |
Concepts |
Miles/gallon as measure of fuel efficiency |
| Science |
Physics |
CHPS: District Resolutions - 2. Transportation (PO2.2), Low Emission School Buses |
Principles |
Basic operation of internal-combustion engine |
| Mathematics |
Statistics |
CHPS: District Resolutions - 2. Transportation (PO2.1), Buses |
Skills |
How to collect, analyze and present data as to people's transportation habits |
| Social Science |
Government |
CHPS: District Resolutions - 2. Transportation (PO2.1), Buses |
Data |
History and effectiveness of fuel-efficiency legislation |
| Social Science |
Government |
CHPS: District Resolutions - 2. Transportation (PO2.1), Buses |
Principles |
The role of government in influencing technological development |
| Science |
Physics |
CHPS: District Resolutions - 2. Transportation (PO2.1), Buses |
Principles |
Determining Kinetic energy of moving vehicle |
| Science |
Physics |
CHPS: District Resolutions - 2. Transportation (PO2.1), Buses |
Concepts |
Energy |
| Science |
Physics |
CHPS: District Resolutions - 2. Transportation (PO2.1), Buses |
Concepts |
Potential and Kinetic Energy |
| Science |
Physics |
CHPS: District Resolutions - 2. Transportation (PO2.1), Buses |
Concepts |
Units of energy involved in transportation calculations |
| Science |
Chemistry |
CHPS: District Resolutions - 2. Transportation (PO2.2), Low Emission School Buses |
Data |
Differences in combustion efficients, products and energy released for various fuels |
| Science |
Chemistry |
CHPS: District Resolutions - 2. Transportation (PO2.2), Low Emission School Buses |
Principles |
Why propane, methane, natural gas (simpler hydrocarbon chains) produces more efficient combustion |
| Science |
Chemistry |
CHPS: District Resolutions - 2. Transportation (PO2.2), Low Emission School Buses |
Principles |
Chemical differences between various types of hydrocarbons |
| Science |
Chemistry |
CHPS: District Resolutions - 2. Transportation (PO2.2), Low Emission School Buses |
Principles |
How catalytic converters work |
| Technology |
Power Generation |
CHPS: District Resolutions - 3. Project Level Credits (PO3.2), Green Power |
Principles |
Can diagram main components and flows of an electrical power grid |
| Technology |
Power Generation |
CHPS: District Resolutions - 3. Project Level Credits (PO3.2), Green Power |
Data |
Can list and describe renewable power sources (per California Renewables Portfolio Standard) |
| Technology |
Power Generation |
CHPS: District Resolutions - 3. Project Level Credits (PO3.2), Green Power |
Concepts |
Renewable energy source |
| Science |
Physics |
CHPS: District Resolutions - 3. Project Level Credits (PO3.2), Green Power |
Concepts |
Energy and power units "watt", "kilowatt", "kilowatt-hour" |
