Grade 11 Environmental Management1. Types of Natural Hazards- Introduction to natural hazards
- Classification of natural hazards: geological, meteorological, hydrological, biological
- Case studies of different types of natural hazards
2. Managing Natural Hazards- Risk assessment and mitigation strategies
- Early warning systems and emergency preparedness
- Response and recovery measures
- Case studies of successful natural hazard management
3. Lithosphere- Structure and composition of the Earth's lithosphere
- Plate tectonics and geological processes
- Earthquakes, volcanic activity, and mountain formation
- Case studies of significant geological events
4. Hydrosphere- Properties and distribution of water on Earth
- Water cycle and its importance
- Rivers, lakes, and groundwater systems
- Water pollution and conservation measures
5. Atmosphere- Composition and layers of the Earth's atmosphere
- Weather patterns and climate zones
- Factors influencing weather and climate
- Case studies of extreme weather events
6. Biosphere- Ecosystems and their components
- Biodiversity and its importance
- Human impacts on the biosphere
- Conservation and sustainable management of ecosystems
7. Impact of Atmosphere Structure on Weather and Climate- Greenhouse effect and global warming
- El Niño and La Niña phenomena
- Ozone layer depletion and its consequences
- Climate change and its impacts on society and the environment
8. Atmospheric Pollution and its Management- Sources and types of atmospheric pollution
- Air quality monitoring and assessment
- Effects of air pollution on human health and the environment
- Policies and strategies for controlling air pollution
9. Introduction and Planning- Introduction to fieldwork in environmental management
- Planning and designing fieldwork projects
- Ethical considerations and safety protocols
- Case studies of successful fieldwork projects
10. Fieldwork Techniques and Methods- Data collection methods: surveys, sampling, observations
- Using equipment and technology for fieldwork
- Fieldwork skills: mapping, measuring, recording
- Data validation and quality assurance
11. Processing and Presenting Data Collected- Data processing and analysis techniques
- Graphical representation of data
- Statistical analysis and interpretation
- Effective data presentation methods
12. Analysing and Interpreting Data- Data visualization and pattern recognition
- Drawing conclusions and making inferences
- Identifying trends and relationships in data
- Critical evaluation of data and results
13. Conclusions and Evaluation- Summarizing findings and drawing conclusions
- Evaluating the reliability and validity of data
- Identifying limitations and areas for improvement
- Reflecting on the overall process and outcomes of the study
This course is helpful for the following exams: Grade 11