Environmental Science Basics
Description : This environmental science course connects learners with the natural world through hands‑on projects that explore local ecosystems, conservation practices, and the importance of sustainability.
Category : Science
Age : 8+
Difficulty Level : Normal
Curriculum :
Module 1: Introduction to Environmental Science Section 1: What is Environmental Science? - Lesson 1: Defining Environmental Science - Module 1, Section 1, Lesson 1 Defining Environmental Science - Lesson 2: Exploring Our Natural World - Module 1, Section 1, Lesson 2 Exploring Our Natural World Section 2: Our Connection to Nature - Lesson 1: Recognizing Natural Elements - Module 1, Section 2, Lesson 1 Recognizing Natural Elements - Lesson 2: Human Impact on the Environment - Module 1, Section 2, Lesson 2 Human Impact on the Environment Section 3: Earth’s Basic Systems - Lesson 1: Introduction to Air, Water, and Soil - Module 1, Section 3, Lesson 1 Introduction to Air, Water, and Soil - Lesson 2: Understanding Weather and Climate - Module 1, Section 3, Lesson 2 Understanding Weather and Climate Section 4: Interactions in Nature - Lesson 1: How Plants, Animals, and People Interact - Module 1, Section 4, Lesson 1 How Plants, Animals, and People Interact - Lesson 2: Food Chains and Webs - Module 1, Section 4, Lesson 2 Food Chains and Webs Section 5: Observing and Questioning Nature - Lesson 1: Learning Through Observation - Module 1, Section 5, Lesson 1 Learning Through Observation - Lesson 2: Asking Questions About the Environment - Module 1, Section 5, Lesson 2 Asking Questions About the Environment Module 2: Exploring Local Ecosystems Section 1: Forest Environments - Lesson 1: Identifying Local Trees and Plants - Module 2, Section 1, Lesson 1 Identifying Local Trees and Plants - Lesson 2: The Role of Forests in the Environment - Module 2, Section 1, Lesson 2 The Role of Forests in the Environment Section 2: Freshwater Ecosystems - Lesson 1: Discovering Rivers and Lakes - Module 2, Section 2, Lesson 1 Discovering Rivers and Lakes - Lesson 2: Life in the Water: Plants and Animals - Module 2, Section 2, Lesson 2 Life in the Water: Plants and Animals Section 3: Grasslands and Meadows - Lesson 1: Identifying Grassland Habitats - Module 2, Section 3, Lesson 1 Identifying Grassland Habitats - Lesson 2: Plants and Insects of the Meadow - Module 2, Section 3, Lesson 2 Plants and Insects of the Meadow Section 4: Urban Nature - Lesson 1: Green Spaces in the City - Module 2, Section 4, Lesson 1 Green Spaces in the City - Lesson 2: Adapting to Urban Ecosystems - Module 2, Section 4, Lesson 2 Adapting to Urban Ecosystems Section 5: Local Biodiversity - Lesson 1: Recognizing Biodiversity in Our Community - Module 2, Section 5, Lesson 1 Recognizing Biodiversity in Our Community - Lesson 2: The Importance of Native Species - Module 2, Section 5, Lesson 2 The Importance of Native Species Module 3: Conservation Practices Section 1: Recycling Basics - Lesson 1: What is Recycling? - Module 3, Section 1, Lesson 1 What is Recycling? - Lesson 2: How Recycling Helps Our Planet - Module 3, Section 1, Lesson 2 How Recycling Helps Our Planet Section 2: Water Conservation - Lesson 1: Understanding Water Use - Module 3, Section 2, Lesson 1 Understanding Water Use - Lesson 2: Simple Ways to Save Water - Module 3, Section 2, Lesson 2 Simple Ways to Save Water Section 3: Energy Saving - Lesson 1: Everyday Energy Conservation - Module 3, Section 3, Lesson 1 Everyday Energy Conservation - Lesson 2: Renewable vs. Nonrenewable Energy - Module 3, Section 3, Lesson 2 Renewable vs. Nonrenewable Energy Section 4: Wildlife Protection - Lesson 1: Helping Local Wildlife - Module 3, Section 4, Lesson 1 Helping Local Wildlife - Lesson 2: Creating Safe Habitats - Module 3, Section 4, Lesson 2 Creating Safe Habitats Section 5: Community Conservation - Lesson 1: Organizing Community Cleanups - Module 3, Section 5, Lesson 1 Organizing Community Cleanups - Lesson 2: Local Conservation Projects - Module 3, Section 5, Lesson 2 Local Conservation Projects Module 4: Sustainability and Living Green Section 1: Sustainable Living Basics - Lesson 1: What Does It Mean to Live Sustainably? - Module 4, Section 1, Lesson 1 What Does It Mean to Live Sustainably? - Lesson 2: The Benefits of Sustainable Living - Module 4, Section 1, Lesson 2 The Benefits of Sustainable Living Section 2: Reducing Waste - Lesson 1: Understanding Waste and Its Impacts - Module 4, Section 2, Lesson 1 Understanding Waste and Its Impacts - Lesson 2: Simple Strategies to Reduce Waste - Module 4, Section 2, Lesson 2 Simple Strategies to Reduce Waste Section 3: Eco-friendly Habits - Lesson 1: Daily Eco-friendly Practices - Module 4, Section 3, Lesson 1 Daily Eco-friendly Practices - Lesson 2: Saving Resources at Home - Module 4, Section 3, Lesson 2 Saving Resources at Home Section 4: Introduction to Renewable Energy - Lesson 1: What is Renewable Energy? - Module 4, Section 4, Lesson 1 What is Renewable Energy? - Lesson 2: Simple Examples of Renewable Energy - Module 4, Section 4, Lesson 2 Simple Examples of Renewable Energy Section 5: Sustainable Food Choices - Lesson 1: Eating Local and Seasonal Foods - Module 4, Section 5, Lesson 1 Eating Local and Seasonal Foods - Lesson 2: Growing Your Own Food at Home - Module 4, Section 5, Lesson 2 Growing Your Own Food at Home Module 5: Hands-on Environmental Projects Section 1: Backyard Nature Walk - Lesson 1: Observing Local Plants and Animals - Module 5, Section 1, Lesson 1 Observing Local Plants and Animals - Lesson 2: Recording Observations in a Nature Journal - Module 5, Section 1, Lesson 2 Recording Observations in a Nature Journal Section 2: Building a Mini Garden - Lesson 1: Planning a Small Home Garden - Module 5, Section 2, Lesson 1 Planning a Small Home Garden - Lesson 2: Planting and Caring for Garden Plants - Module 5, Section 2, Lesson 2 Planting and Caring for Garden Plants Section 3: Simple Water Testing - Lesson 1: Learning How to Test Water Quality - Module 5, Section 3, Lesson 1 Learning How to Test Water Quality - Lesson 2: Interpreting Simple Water Test Results - Module 5, Section 3, Lesson 2 Interpreting Simple Water Test Results Section 4: Organizing a Local Cleanup - Lesson 1: Planning a Community Cleanup Event - Module 5, Section 4, Lesson 1 Planning a Community Cleanup Event - Lesson 2: Learning the Importance of Litter Control - Module 5, Section 4, Lesson 2 Learning the Importance of Litter Control Section 5: Creative Recycling Projects - Lesson 1: Making Art from Recycled Materials - Module 5, Section 5, Lesson 1 Making Art from Recycled Materials - Lesson 2: Building Useful Tools from Recyclables - Module 5, Section 5, Lesson 2 Building Useful Tools from Recyclables