Environmental Science and Sustainability
Environmental science projects encourage sustainable thinking through investigations of natural systems and conservation.
Description : With an emphasis on sustainability, this environmental science course challenges students to explore renewable resources and conservation practices. Project‑based learning encourages critical thinking about human impacts on nature.
Category : Science
Age : 10+
Difficulty Level : Normal
Curriculum :
Module 1: Fundamentals of Environmental Science Section 1: Introduction to Environmental Science - Lesson 1: What is Environmental Science? - Module 1, Section 1, Lesson 1: Understanding the nature of environmental science - Lesson 2: Importance of Our Environment - Module 1, Section 1, Lesson 2: Recognizing why the environment matters Section 2: Earth's Systems - Lesson 1: Components of Earth's Spheres - Module 1, Section 2, Lesson 1: Overview of the lithosphere, hydrosphere, atmosphere, and biosphere - Lesson 2: Interactions Among Earth's Systems - Module 1, Section 2, Lesson 2: How the spheres work together Section 3: Ecosystems and Biodiversity - Lesson 1: What Are Ecosystems? - Module 1, Section 3, Lesson 1: Defining ecosystems and their functions - Lesson 2: The Importance of Biodiversity - Module 1, Section 3, Lesson 2: Exploring biodiversity and its role in stability Section 4: Human-Environment Interactions - Lesson 1: How Humans Affect Nature - Module 1, Section 4, Lesson 1: Basic concepts of human impact - Lesson 2: Simple Ways to Protect the Environment - Module 1, Section 4, Lesson 2: Everyday actions that make a difference Section 5: Introduction to Sustainability - Lesson 1: What is Sustainability? - Module 1, Section 5, Lesson 1: Defining sustainability in a simple way - Lesson 2: Sustainability in Daily Life - Module 1, Section 5, Lesson 2: Basic principles for sustainable living Module 2: Water Sustainability and Conservation Section 1: The Water Cycle - Lesson 1: Steps of the Water Cycle - Module 2, Section 1, Lesson 1: Exploring evaporation, condensation, precipitation, and collection - Lesson 2: Importance of the Water Cycle - Module 2, Section 1, Lesson 2: How the water cycle supports life Section 2: Freshwater Resources - Lesson 1: Identifying Freshwater Sources - Module 2, Section 2, Lesson 1: Overview of rivers, lakes, and groundwater - Lesson 2: Water Distribution Around the World - Module 2, Section 2, Lesson 2: Understanding global water availability Section 3: Water Quality and Pollution - Lesson 1: Causes of Water Pollution - Module 2, Section 3, Lesson 1: Common pollutants and their sources - Lesson 2: Protecting Water Quality - Module 2, Section 3, Lesson 2: Simple methods to keep water clean Section 4: Conservation Practices - Lesson 1: Techniques for Water Conservation - Module 2, Section 4, Lesson 1: Basic strategies to reduce water waste - Lesson 2: Role of Communities in Water Conservation - Module 2, Section 4, Lesson 2: How communities can work together to save water Section 5: Projects in Water Sustainability - Lesson 1: Designing a Water Conservation Project - Module 2, Section 5, Lesson 1: Planning a simple project to promote water conservation - Lesson 2: Sharing Water-Saving Ideas - Module 2, Section 5, Lesson 2: Presenting and discussing project ideas Module 3: Renewable Energy and Its Role in Sustainability Section 1: Introduction to Renewable Energy - Lesson 1: What is Renewable Energy? - Module 3, Section 1, Lesson 1: Defining renewable energy sources - Lesson 2: Importance of Renewable Energy - Module 3, Section 1, Lesson 2: Why renewable energy is vital for sustainability Section 2: Solar Energy - Lesson 1: Basics of Solar Energy - Module 3, Section 2, Lesson 1: Understanding how sunlight is converted to energy - Lesson 2: Simple Solar Projects - Module 3, Section 2, Lesson 2: Hands-on ideas to learn about solar power Section 3: Wind Energy - Lesson 1: How Wind Energy Works - Module 3, Section 3, Lesson 1: Basics of wind as an energy source - Lesson 2: Benefits of Wind Energy - Module 3, Section 3, Lesson 2: Exploring advantages and simple examples Section 4: Other Renewable Sources - Lesson 1: Exploring Hydroelectric and Geothermal Energy - Module 3, Section 4, Lesson 1: Introduction to other renewable forms - Lesson 2: Renewable Energy in Daily Life - Module 3, Section 4, Lesson 2: How these energy sources affect our community Section 5: Renewable Energy Projects - Lesson 1: Planning a Renewable Energy Model - Module 3, Section 5, Lesson 1: Steps to design a basic project model - Lesson 2: Group Discussions on Energy Solutions - Module 3, Section 5, Lesson 2: Encouraging critical thinking and ideas sharing Module 4: Conservation and Biodiversity Section 1: Basics of Conservation - Lesson 1: Principles of Conservation - Module 4, Section 1, Lesson 1: Understanding why conservation matters - Lesson 2: Conservation at Home and School - Module 4, Section 1, Lesson 2: Simple actions to conserve resources daily Section 2: Forests and Nature Reserves - Lesson 1: The Role of Forests - Module 4, Section 2, Lesson 1: Understanding how forests support life - Lesson 2: Protecting Natural Habitats - Module 4, Section 2, Lesson 2: Basic steps to create and maintain nature reserves Section 3: Wildlife and Ecosystem Balance - Lesson 1: Learning About Local Wildlife - Module 4, Section 3, Lesson 1: Introduction to native species and their habitats - Lesson 2: How Wildlife Maintains Ecosystem Health - Module 4, Section 3, Lesson 2: The interdependence between species Section 4: Reducing, Reusing, and Recycling - Lesson 1: Basic Concepts of Waste Management - Module 4, Section 4, Lesson 1: Understanding the 3 Rs - Lesson 2: Practical Recycling Practices - Module 4, Section 4, Lesson 2: How to implement recycling in daily life Section 5: Conservation through Projects - Lesson 1: Creating a Community Garden - Module 4, Section 5, Lesson 1: Planning a simple garden project for conservation lessons - Lesson 2: Field Observations and Record Keeping - Module 4, Section 5, Lesson 2: Recording changes in a natural setting as part of a project Module 5: Human Impact and Sustainable Practices Section 1: Understanding Human Impact - Lesson 1: How Daily Activities Affect the Environment - Module 5, Section 1, Lesson 1: Exploring the concept of the human footprint - Lesson 2: Examples of Negative and Positive Impacts - Module 5, Section 1, Lesson 2: Real-life examples of environmental change Section 2: Climate Change Basics - Lesson 1: What is Climate Change? - Module 5, Section 2, Lesson 1: Introduction to climate change concepts - Lesson 2: Observable Effects in Our Region - Module 5, Section 2, Lesson 2: Relating local climate observations to global changes Section 3: Sustainable Agriculture - Lesson 1: Principles of Sustainable Farming - Module 5, Section 3, Lesson 1: Teaching the basics of eco-friendly agriculture - Lesson 2: Practical Farming and Gardening Techniques - Module 5, Section 3, Lesson 2: Hands-on practices for sustainability in food production Section 4: Waste Reduction and Management - Lesson 1: Reducing Personal Waste - Module 5, Section 4, Lesson 1: Simple tips for less waste at home and school - Lesson 2: Community Recycling Initiatives - Module 5, Section 4, Lesson 2: Understanding how group efforts improve waste management Section 5: Sustainable Future and Making a Difference - Lesson 1: Vision for a Sustainable Future - Module 5, Section 5, Lesson 1: Imagining and planning for a sustainable community - Lesson 2: Student-Led Sustainability Initiatives - Module 5, Section 5, Lesson 2: Encouraging projects where students design and implement sustainable practices