Natural Resources Systems, 2nd Edition

Natural Resources Systems is a comprehensive text that introduces students to conservation and natural resources management, including a focus on sustainability, global environmental issues, and the science behind the solutions to natural resources issues. Topics include an overview of renewable and nonrenewable natural resources, environmental cycles, endangered animals and plants, invasive species, and the challenges of achieving sustainability. It provides students with a basic introduction to many areas included in natural resources studies, including soil, air, water, endangered species, fisheries, game management, and cartography. The text features a stunning, contemporary design with a generous amount of photos, figures, and art that will engage and inspire students in their study of natural resources systems. The Illustrated Glossary helps students prepare for FFA competitions.

• The text supports contextual, inquiry-based instruction through interactive, integrated class and lab materials and a focus on Supervised Agricultural Experiences (SAEs) and FFA leadership activities.
• Chapters begin with expectations and direction and include a number of special features: Career Connections, STEM Connections, Did You Know?, Thinking Critically, SAE for All Profiles, and Environmental features. Strong end-of-chapter material ensures that students learn and retain information and develop higher level thinking skills.
• The textbook is the recommended resource for the Case Natural Resources and Ecology (NRE) curriculum, and it also aligns with the National AFNR, YouScience, and Agricultural Education Services and Technology standards and certifications.

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Table of Contents

1. Introduction to Natural Resources
2. Career Planning
3. Historical Perspectives of Natural Resources and Conservation
4. Ecology and Earth
5. Sustainability in the Environment
6. Habitat Destruction
7. Global Environmental Issues
8. Population Dynamics
9. What Is Soil?
10. Soil Erosion, Leaching, and Pollution
11. Controlling Soil Erosion
12. Mining of Natural Resources
13. Water Supply
14. Water Quality
15. Wetlands
16. Weather and Climate
17. Air Quality
18. Interactions
19. Endangered Species
20. Fisheries
21. Game Species
22. Forests
23. Forest Succession and Management
24. Threats to Forests
25. Grasslands and Rangelands
26. Outdoor Recreation
27. National Protected Areas
28. Surveying and Cartography

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Text

Front Matter (PDF, 1.28 MB)

Chapter 1 (PDF, 3.03 MB)

Chapter 19 (PDF, 2.38 MB)

Correlations

CASE

Natural Resources and Ecology (NRE) (PDF, 411 KB)

Next Generation Science Standards

Next Generation Science Standards (PDF, 425.99 KB)

NOCTI Correlations

CASE Natural Resources and Ecology End-of-Course Assessment (ESI EoC)  (PDF, 320.29 KB)

Natural Resource Systems (PDF, 331.56 KB)

West Virginia

NOCTI Natural Resources Management (PDF, 323.44 KB)

YouScience® Industry Certifications

Natural Resource Science—I Exam 170.18 (PDF, 502.24 KB)

Natural Resource Science—IA Exam 175.18 2021 (PDF, 433.42 KB)

About the Author(s)

Travis D. Park - is a Professor at North Carolina State University, where he instructs the teaching methods course and coordinates student teaching. Travis also serves as the National FFA Advisor, Chair of the National FFA Board of Directors, and National Director for Agricultural Education. Dr. Park earned his bachelor’s degree and master’s degree from Purdue University, and his PhD from the University of Florida, all in agricultural education. Upon graduation, he was named the 1996 G. A. Ross Award winner, which recognizes the out-standing male student in the graduating class. After graduating from Purdue, Travis taught agriculture at Tri-County High School in Wolcott, Indiana, for 5.5 years. His agriculture program was recognized as one of the top six agriculture programs in the nation. Travis is happily married to his wife Lacy. Together, they are raising three creative, active, and strong daughters. They currently reside in Raleigh, North Carolina. In his spare time, Travis enjoys backpacking, camping, composting, crafting smoked meats and jerky, reading, and gardening with native plant species. 

Tara L. Berescik - teaches agricultural education for Tri-Valley Central School in Grahamsville, New York. Grahamsville is located in the watershed for New York City, which inspires students to learn about the watershed and enroll in environmental science and conservation science classes. In addition to the environmental and conservation science classes, Tara’s courses include large animal production; small animal care; anatomy and physiology; floral design; international agriculture and sustainability; and middle school agriculture and technology. Her courses focus on hands-on learning and building career skills. Tara and her students operate the Tri-Valley Blooms Flower Shop where they often design floral arrangements for full-scale weddings, and they also oversee a 40-raised-bed community garden. With her guidance, Tara’s students help protect the environment where they live through conservation efforts and participation in research projects. They also educate the public about the importance of native species in the Catskills through their management of a native fruit orchard and a native species nursery.

Tara is actively involved in her school serving as the Theater Club Advisor and the advisor to the Tri-Valley FFA Chapter, for which she has been coaching students in National FFA Career Development and Leadership Development Events for over 23 years.

Tara has been recognized as the National Association of Agricultural Educators Region XI Outstanding Teacher; the Program, Mentor, and Ideas Unlimited Award winner; and the Association of Career and Technical Educators Teacher of the Year in 2014. Tara is an alumnus of Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University where she earned her bachelor’s degree in animal science and her master’s degree in vocational technical education.