Natural Resources Systems - Park, Travis D; Berescik, Tara L
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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,…mehr

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Produktbeschreibung
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.
Autorenporträt
Dr. Travis 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 outstanding 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 Berescik Burke 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.