Principle I
Humans Rely On Healthy Natural Systems
The continuation and health of individual human lives and of human communities and societies depend on the health of the natural systems that provide essential goods and ecosystem services.
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California's Environmental Principles and Concepts
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Humans and the natural world are deeply interconnected. The California Environmental Principles and Concepts (EP&Cs) present essential ideas surrounding this relationship in ways that foster student inquiry. Educators can help students make sense of the world around them by integrating the EP&Cs into their standards based curriculum.
Principle II
People Influence Natural Systems
The long-term functioning and health of terrestrial, freshwater, coastal, and marine ecosystems are influenced by their relationships with human societies.
Principle III
Natural Systems Change In Ways that Affect People
Natural systems proceed through cycles that humans depend upon, benefit from, and can alter.
Principle IV
Matter Flows Between Human and Natural Systems
The exchange of matter between natural systems and human societies affects the long-term functioning of both.
Principle V
Decisions Affecting Resources and Natural Systems Are Complex
Decisions affecting resources and natural systems are based on a wide range of considerations and decision-making processes.
EP&Cs Learning Matrix
K-12 Progression of Environmental Principles and Concepts in CA NGSS
This matrix shows the K-12 progression of EP&Cs integrated into the CA-NGSS.