Environmental Science Basics

          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