Description
The engaging lessons in this Environmental Science curriculum will help your students to take charge of their learning! This comprehensive course is interactive, hands-on, and student-centered! Students learn about major environmental issues in modern society through detailed lessons and activities. Units cover the four spheres of the earth (lithosphere, hydrosphere, atmosphere, biosphere), and human impacts on the environment are interwoven through each lesson to provide students with a good basis for any environmental science, earth systems, or AP environmental science course. All units are aligned to NGSS standards.
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PLEASE NOTE: This is a virtual product and only comes as a downloadable .zip file to your email inbox.
Save precious planning time! The labs, PowerPoints, Cornell notes, doodle notes, activities, math and literacy extensions, online quizzes, task cards, and editable tests included in this Environmental Science curriculum are ready to use! Student pages come in both PRINT and DIGITAL versions for efficient use in class or through distance learning.
Need to adjust content for your particular class? Differentiation guides are included to help you modify for different abilities, learning environments, and student interests. Many portions of this curriculum are also editable (pacing guides, PowerPoints, Cornell notes, task cards, quizzes, & tests) making it one of the most editable courses available. (See more details on editing near the bottom of this description.)
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➤Environmental Science curriculum Preview Document
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➤This Environmental Science curriculum includes:
- Over 100 teacher planning Pages: standards documents, editable daily pacing guides, differentiation ideas for student interest, ability, and learning environment
- PowerPoints: nearly 400 editable slides- highly visual and fully animated
- 45 pages of Cornell Notes: both fill-in-the-blank and editable versions included
- 22 web-quests with corresponding student pages for independent learning
- 27 pages of Doodle Notes(TM) and a guide to using them in your classroom
- 63 labs & activities: field activities, group projects, games, discussions, inquiry labs, and research projects
- 71 extension Pages: scientific literacy pages, critical thinking assignments, and math skills such as interpreting graphs and calculating in context
- 15 quizzes: available through Google Forms for automatic online grading
- 192 editable task cards for a quick and easy unit review
- 9 editable unit tests with multiple-choice and short-answer questions (in both honors and regular versions)
- Supplementary resource ideas: links and videos for additional explanation or exploration
- Answer keys and grading rubrics for all student pages
- Bonus Files:
- 40 pages of pacing guides, planning documents, and teacher templates
- Midterm Exam: 50 multiple-choice questions & 6 free response
- Final Exam: 60 multiple-choice questions & 7 free response
This Environmental Science curriculum is aligned to NGSS and covers most state standards (including TEKS for Environmental Systems). If you’d like to know which of your state standards are covered, you can send me an email at su*****@*************ce.com.
NGSS addressed in this unit: HS-ESS2-2, HS-ESS2-3, HS-ESS2-4, HS-ESS2-5, HS-ESS2-6, HS-ESS2-7, HS-ESS3-1, HS-ESS3-2, HS-ESS3-3, HS-ESS3-4, HS-ESS3-5, HS-ESS3-6, HS-ETS1-1, HS-ETS1-2, HS-ETS1-3, HS-LS2-, HS-LS2-2, HS-LS2-4, HS-LS2-5, HS-LS2-6, HS-LS2-7, HS-LS2-8, HS-LS4-6, HS-PS3-3. Additional details on standards are included in the teacher planning pages of this course.
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➤These lessons would work well for you if:
- Your class has daily access to technology (laptops, computers, tablets)
- You enjoy having choices for content instruction including lecture and independent learning
- You enjoy guiding student learning with activities and projects
- You have access to outdoor space (although not required, some activities recommend this)
➤What curriculum could I use with this curriculum?
These lessons are ideally geared toward high school students and would work well with a high school-level Environmental Science or Biology textbook. They also addresses most topics in AP Environmental Science (APES).
➤New to teaching Environmental Science? Here’s how this unit will save you time:
- The included NGSS, state standards, pacing guides, and differentiation ideas make lesson planning a breeze.
- Multiple options for content delivery are included for built-in differentiation. Use web-quests for independent or 1:1 classes or use the PowerPoints and guided notes for classes that need more structure.
- Student pages are compiled into one document that’s ready to print and copy all at once!
- The PowerPoints coincide perfectly with the Cornell Notes pages, making lectures easy. The PowerPoints even have bolded terms that match the fill-in-the-blank Cornell Notes for error-proof student notes!
- Teaching instructions, material lists, answer keys, student examples, and photos are all included so you’ll know exactly how to plan for and explain each activity to your students.
- Editable PowerPoints, Cornell Notes, and assessments make it quick and easy for you to add or remove content to fit your standards and the needs of your class.
➤How does this course prepare my students to succeed in higher education?
The editable Cornell notes used in this course are a great tool for students to use in college and beyond. Guided notes with blanks are included as students learn note-taking skills. Because the notes are editable, scaffolded sections of the Cornell notes can be removed as student skills progress, providing a more challenging and realistic note-taking experience.
Extension pages included in this course provide an increased depth of knowledge and opportunities for critical thinking, data analysis, and math calculations. These skills are crucial for success in standardized tests like the SAT & ACT as well as in future science courses.
➤Can I edit these resources to fit my needs?
Some of the files in this unit are editable. The text on the PowerPoints, Cornell Notes, and task cards is all editable so you can adjust the level of content and wording. The pacing guide, printable unit tests, midterm exam, final exam and online quizzes through Google Forms™ are all fully editable. Web-quests, activities, extension pages, and any images included in this unit are in non-editable PDF formats to protect my intellectual property rights and those of the illustrators whose images I’ve purchased for use in this resource.
➤Can I pay with a purchase order?
Yes! Use this form to submit a request for your school or organization
nkhatato –
When I first started teaching Environmental Science this was a lifesaver! I appreciate the consistent updates and thoughtful organization. It’s a resource well worth the cost!
Andrea L. –
I’m so glad I decided to purchase this curriculum! It is so well organized and has everything I want – slides with matching Cornell Notes, quizzes, activities, extensions, web quests, doodle notes. I have taught Environmental Science for 5 years now and this is very refreshing and better than what I was originally using. Thank you for this curriculum!
Olivia B. –
This has been the best environmental science curriculum I have used so far.
William D. –
This is my third full curriculum from Suburban Science. These curriculums are always well organized and thought out. My students and I very much enjoy the predictable structures throughout the units. It is cliche to say, but it has saved me from working many weekends.
Lou L. –
This was a great resource. Very helpful. Would use it again.
Beckie B. (verified owner) –
I love all things Suburban Science! Very organized and easy to implement in the classroom.
Christy K. –
This curriculum is well organized and ready to go. It is a thorough curriculum. My students like the option of the doodle notes, especially for content review at the end of a unit.
Heidi C. –
I am looking forward to using this next semester! I love the resources from this seller. They are so organized and my students really enjoy them. Thank you!
Tania R. –
This has been the most complete Environmental science curriculum with the new ngss standards I have seen. The author does a great job and including activities and aligning it to the standards. There are many options for you to deliver the material and she does an amazing job with her doodle notes. There is a bit of everything specially when you have such diverse set of students with different needs.
Susan B. –
I changed positions this year at our high school, and found myself as an Environmental Science teacher without a true curriculum to use. After researching state requirements and looking at this curriculum, I WAS HOOKED! The materials are easy to access, cover a wide range of topics, and interesting and engaging! I love the way the materials are presented, and they provide many options for learners at various levels, and also time and resource constraints. After using for the first 4 months of school with high school students, I can confidently say that this curriculum is wonderful!!! I do not need any other resources to provide my students with a thorough and interesting approach to Enviro Science. The kids enjoy the activities, and are LEARNING – which is the ultimate goal. I will continue to utilize Suburban Science for years to come! Now, how about a Physical Science curriculum?
Samantha B. –
I love this resource! I have not had to supplement any materials for my students!
Melissa A. –
This resource was recommended by many ES teachers on an AP ES facebook group so I convinced my school to purchase it. It is easy to use and has pacing for block schedules as well as non-block. It does have many resources (extensions and activities) to choose from. It is well organized, with some minor grammar/spelling mistakes that I can’t correct on worksheets because the document is locked and not editable (so that is a minor pain). Pacing seems slow for my students, even though I do teach an on-level (regular) class, so I add in some of the extra extensions and activities. Overall, very happy with the purchase.
Shannon R. –
This is such an incredible resource! My students were engaged and even stated that they were having fun and it was the best science class they’ve had! We LOVED the Tragedy of the Commons Activity. I loved seeing how much growth they made with data analysis over the course of the year. They started out guided with data analysis and ended up doing them perfectly by themselves by the end of the year. If you’re on the fence about this, just do it!! You will not regret it and the investment is totally worth it!
Kyle T. –
Easy to follow lessons. The notes are engaging and all the activities are easy to set up and the students liked them. I like that I can do lecture notes or have students do a web quest instead.
Michelle W. –
I have not gotten to use this yet but i love having this as a resource to build my curriculum on next year. It’s very well structured
Katie M. –
This is my 4th year teaching, but first year teaching environmental science so I knew I needed to find a curriculum. There’s so much included in this bundle. Between the student pages, pacing guide, fill-in-the-blank style notes, pre-made slides, task cards, labs & activities, formal assessments, and extensions there is plenty to do for the entire school year. I’ve spent hours going through all the material and I have to say, I really love how everything is formatted and organized. The Doodle Notes are amazing and definitely a huge bonus. I know I would have loved these as a student!
Rebecca S. –
This curriculum is amazing! Lots of different activities, suitable for different learning levels and easy to use! Great Resource!
Megan W. –
This resource is extremely well put together and the author thought of everything to make it completely inclusive for general level Earth/Environmental science as well as honors and AP Environmental Science. Teaching 3 different preps this year and doing this course for the first time was overwhelming until I found this product!
Rich D. –
Very well organized curriculum! The students enjoy the many different ways to learning the material. There is a good mix of labs, projects, and assessments.
Amanda M. –
WOW what an awesome bundle for teachers just getting started in environmental science! These resources are engaging, interactive, and organized. My students have really enjoyed the activities in this bundle. I cannot put into words the amoutn of time this bundle has saved me in prep work. I highly recommend!!!
Brenda B. –
So far, this curriculum has maintained the interest of my less-than-enthusiastic students, and I love the curriculum and differentiation guides.
Erica R. –
I’ve been teaching Environmental Science for three years and have modified the sequence, activities, and organization every single year. I just couldn’t find a flow that seemed to work and wasn’t too repetitive. I’m so glad I found this curriculum! I’ve been using a few lessons to finish out the current school year and I’ll be using it fully next year! I love the way it’s organized and the emphasis on hands on activities and real science skills! So excited to FULLY use this next year!
Dale G. –
Great! Everything I was hoping to get. Thanks!
Beth H. –
Has been a great resource.