Sign up for the JMHS Envirothon Team or the JMHS Science Olympiad Team in room 215 or on the science bulletin board.

 

The PA Envirothon Team has monthly meetings to prepare and discuss student progress in studying the natural world by focusing on 5 subject topics. Lean more at the PA Envirothon website http://www.envirothonpa.org/

 

 

STATION TRAINING

Accept a Natural Challenge!

Aquatic Ecology

 Students work alongside aquatic biologists

to assess the quality of delicate aquatic

ecosystems. They also learn to identify

aquatic organisms, manage watersheds,

and determine non-point source pollution.

 Forestry

With the guidance of professional foresters,

students learn basic forestry principles

and practices – from tree identification

to forest structure and dynamics.

Soils and Land Use

 Professional soil scientists help students

learn about soil structure, interpret maps,

and evaluate land forms and soil characteristics

that affect agricultural and development issues.

 Wildlife

 A favorite for many Envirothon participants,

students learn first hand from wildlife experts

about animal populations, their dynamics, and

the importance of habitat conservation.

Current Issues

 Challenged by field professionals, students

 work as a team to explore the important

facets of current environmental issues.