Environmental Science: Back to the Basics Unit

The Environmental Science: Back to the Basics Unit offers a comprehensive exploration of key concepts in environmental science, focused on how scientists research, uncover, and solve environmental issues. This unit provides students with the foundational knowledge needed to understand the relationship between humans and the environment.

Why Teachers Love This Unit:

✅ Inquiry-Based Learning – Focuses on the essential question: “How do scientists uncover, research, and solve environmental problems?”
✅ Comprehensive Topics – Covers critical concepts including human-environment relationships, resources, ecological footprints, and environmental ethics.
✅ Environmental Philosophies – Introduces important philosophies such as preservation, conservation, and land ethics, along with discussions on sustainability and environmental justice.
✅ Fosters Critical Thinking – Encourages students to analyze and debate real-world environmental challenges.

What’s Inside:

• Unit Pacing Guide – A clear structure to guide your lessons and keep you on track.
• Back to the Basics Lesson Plan – A detailed plan that simplifies implementation.
• Presentation & Guided Notes – Engaging visuals and notes to help students follow key concepts.
• Exploring Local Environmental Impact: Industry and Community – Connects learning to real-world issues.
• Practice Packet & Answer Key – Activities that reinforce understanding, with answer keys for easy grading.
• Vocabulary Quiz & Answer Key – A tool to test students’ grasp of important terms.
• Environmental Ethics Debate – A debate activity that promotes critical thinking on environmental issues.

This unit equips students with the knowledge to understand environmental issues and the tools to engage in discussions about sustainability and environmental responsibility.

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What busy teachers like you have said:
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Lee S. says, “Fantastic resource for distance learning in Environmental Science…would highly recommend!!”
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Stacie O. says, “Well done unit, organized and easy to implement.”
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Kristin B. says, “Easy to use and interesting.”
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Aimee H. says, “I’ve used this 2 years in a row now. Great resource! Thanks!”

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