Explore the dynamic world of environmental health with this comprehensive resource, the Environmental Health Unit. This high-quality resource centers around essential questions, including: “What is environmental health?,” “How do chemicals in our environment affect our health?” and How can an outbreak of a disease begin and then spread?
$23.00
Engage your students in a comprehensive exploration of environmental health with the Environmental Health Unit! This dynamic resource unpacks essential questions like: “What is environmental health?,” “How do chemicals in our environment affect our health?” and “How can an outbreak of disease begin and spread?”
✅ Comprehensive & Engaging – A three-week, low-prep unit that covers a broad range of topics from toxins and disease outbreaks to epidemiology and environmental hazards.
✅ Real-World Relevance – Students connect theoretical concepts to real-world issues, understanding the immediate impact of chemicals, pollutants, and disease outbreaks.
✅ Hands-On Learning – A variety of activities, case studies, and labs that help students actively engage with environmental health topics.
✅ Informed Decision-Making – Empowers students to think critically about their well-being and the world around them, fostering a sense of responsibility for public health and environmental safety.
? Unit Pacing Guide – A structured outline to help you seamlessly deliver content over three weeks.
? “What is Environmental Health?” Lesson Plan – An introductory lesson that sets the stage for deeper exploration.
? DDT Activity – Investigate the historical and environmental impact of DDT.
? Environmental Health Overview PowerPoint Presentation & Guided Notes – Engaging slides with structured notes for active student participation.
? Animal Testing Probe Worksheet – Explore the ethics and impact of animal testing in environmental science.
? Biological & Social Hazards Practice Packet & Answer Key – Dive into hazards that impact public health and safety.
? Toxic Substances in the Environment PowerPoint Presentation & Guided Notes – Detailed insights into harmful chemicals and their effects on human health.
? Toxic Substances in the Environment Practice Packet & Answer Key – Reinforce key concepts with real-world applications.
? Environmental Chemicals and Their Impact on Human Health Lab & Answer Key – A hands-on lab that explores the effects of pollutants on human health.
? Environmental Health Quiz & Answer Key – Assess student understanding with an easily administered quiz.
? Case Studies Assignment – Investigate real-life environmental health cases.
? Cholera Outbreak Analysis: Causes & Spread Lesson Plan & Lab – A deep dive into disease outbreaks and their spread.
? Tuna’s Toxic Secret: Mercury’s Silent Threat Lesson Plan & Lab – Examine the hidden dangers of mercury contamination in tuna.
? Annual Pesticide Use Lesson Plan & Worksheet – Understand the environmental and health impact of pesticides.
? Malaria & Climate in Africa Lesson Plan & Worksheet – Explore how climate change influences the spread of malaria.
? Environmental Health Study Guide & Answer Key – A comprehensive review guide to prepare for the unit exam.
? Environmental Health Unit Exam & Answer Key – Evaluate student mastery of environmental health concepts.
? Equip your students with the knowledge they need to make informed decisions about their health and the planet’s well-being. This unit fosters a deeper understanding of environmental science, public health, and the crucial relationship between humans and the environment.
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Grade Levels: 8th – 12th
Total Pages: 220+
Teaching Duration: 3 Weeks
What busy teachers like you have said:
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Christine M. says, “I used this in a mixed summer school class that had students in grades 9 – 11 that needed to make up Environmental Science or Human Body Systems. It was easy to work with and had little to prep.”
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Dana Koprowski (TPT Seller) says, “Great resource. My students were fully engaged throughout!”
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