25x: Environmental Science 1

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Twenty-five ready-to-use lessons covering foundational environmental science topics
Real-world applications connecting concepts to environmental issues and resource decisions
Coverage of Earth’s systems, ecology, biodiversity, and resource management
Vocabulary and understanding for examining natural systems and human interactions

For high school learners ages 15–18+ studying foundational environmental science concepts and issues.

About this workbook

25x: Environmental Science 1 is an NGSS-aligned workbook for learners ages 15–18+ that builds a foundation in environmental science through 25 ready-to-use lessons. Topics span environmental science foundations, Earth’s physical systems, ecology and ecosystems, biodiversity and conservation, and natural resource management.

Students examine Earth’s systems and biogeochemical cycles, weather and climate, population dynamics, energy flow, biodiversity, renewable and non-renewable resources, sustainable agriculture, and water management.

Each chapter includes an article written for high school students, guided notes, three reflection questions, two hypotheticals, ten vocabulary terms to define, a crossword puzzle, and a word search. Real-world applications connect essential concepts to environmental issues and resource decisions, helping students build the vocabulary and understanding to examine how natural systems and human interactions shape the environment.

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1Article for high school students
2Guided notes
3Reflection questions
4Hypotheticals
5Vocabulary terms to define
6Crossword puzzle
7Word search

What's inside

8 units, start to finish.

Unit 1: Earth's Systems and Interactions

Lesson 1: What Is Environmental Science? (HS-ESS3-1)
Lesson 2: Earth's Major Systems and Their Interactions (HS-ESS2-2)
Lesson 3: The Water Cycle and Its Role in Earth's Systems (HS-ESS2-5)
Lesson 4: Scientific Methods in Environmental Research (HS-ESS3-5)

Unit 2: The Atmosphere and Climate

Lesson 5: Atmospheric Structure and Composition (HS-ESS2-4)
Lesson 6: Weather, Climate, and Atmospheric Processes (HS-ESS2-4)
Lesson 7: The Greenhouse Effect and Global Warming (HS-ESS2-4)

Unit 3: The Hydrosphere and Water Resources

Lesson 8: Water Distribution and Availability (HS-ESS3-1)
Lesson 9: Water Pollution and Quality (HS-ESS3-3, HS-ESS3-4)
Lesson 10: Water Conservation and Management (HS-ESS3-4)

Unit 4: The Geosphere and Earth's Resources

Lesson 11: Plate Tectonics and the Rock Cycle (HS-ESS2-1, HS-ESS2-3)
Lesson 12: Mineral Resources and Mining (HS-ESS3-1, HS-ESS3-2)
Lesson 13: Soil Formation and Degradation (HS-ESS3-3, HS-ESS3-4)

Unit 5: Ecosystems and Energy Flow

Lesson 14: Ecosystem Structure and Function (HS-LS2-1)
Lesson 15: Energy Flow in Ecosystems (HS-LS2-4)
Lesson 16: Food Webs and Trophic Levels (HS-LS2-4)

Unit 6: Biogeochemical Cycles

Lesson 17: The Carbon Cycle and Climate (HS-ESS2-6)
Lesson 18: The Nitrogen and Phosphorus Cycles (HS-LS2-4)
Lesson 19: Human Impact on Biogeochemical Cycles (HS-ESS2-6, HS-LS2-4)

Unit 7: Biodiversity and Ecosystem Services

Lesson 20: Biodiversity and Ecosystem Stability (HS-LS2-6)
Lesson 21: Ecosystem Services and Human Dependence (HS-ESS3-1)
Lesson 22: Factors Affecting Biodiversity (HS-LS2-2, HS-LS4-5)

Unit 8: Human Population and Resource Use

Lesson 23: Human Population Growth and Dynamics (HS-ESS3-1)
Lesson 24: Natural Resource Use and Management (HS-ESS3-1, HS-ESS3-2)
Lesson 25: Urbanization and Environmental Impacts (HS-ESS3-3)

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★★★★★ 4.9 out of 5 · 9 reviews

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Good supplemental type lessons

I use these to support my class content and it really makes students have to interact with the content.

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I got this book for my niece's son, who is in H.S. and he loves it!! Well done!

This is a comprehensive resource for students studying environmental science. Lots of exercise that make you think, along with strategic questions that help you apply what you are learning. Not overwhelming with complicated and complex words, very accessible but not a walk in the park. This book will help my great-nephew a lot. Nice pictures throughout, which is a bonus. Overall, a positive resource that will help many students learn about this fascinating subject.

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Great Resource!

This resource has been great for our HS class.

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Substantial and thorough workbooks on environmental science

These are substantial and thorough workbooks on environmental science. I especially appreciate all of the activities including the data analysis, case study, and personal action plans. This is a comprehensive curriculum for high school science classrooms.

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Excellent workbook for teens.

I bought this book for my son who is a senior in high school. The book turned out to be an awesome aid for him in school. I thought it was well put together and easy to read. It definitely made it easy for him to understand the theories presented. It does an excellent job explaining, and he enjoyed the puzzles in the book.

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Great Resource for Students

My students appreciate the format and ease of use. I appreciate the quick and easy planning.

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Great resource

This is great to use for many levels and for many purposes. I've used it in my inclusion classes all the way through my AP classes - just use the resource in different ways.

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Students enjoyed the information that was in the reading. The follow up activities pushed my students to closely read the article.

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Not what I expected but a nice resource for my Environmental Science class.

I thought I was purchasing a case study bundle. While case studies are part of the product, this is really a workbook for an Environmental Science course. It is very comprehensive and I am not sorry I purchased it, just not what I expected. The case study is just a small part of the workbook. It is more of a free response question, rather than a class lesson/activity.

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Standards this workbook covers

NGSS Next Generation Science Standards

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What does each chapter include?

Each chapter includes an article written for high school students, guided notes, reflection questions, hypotheticals, vocabulary terms to define, a crossword puzzle, and a word search.

What topics does this workbook cover?

Topics include environmental science foundations, Earth’s physical systems, ecology and ecosystems, biodiversity and conservation, and natural resource management. Students examine biogeochemical cycles, weather and climate, population dynamics, energy flow, resources, sustainable agriculture, and water management.

How many lessons are included?

The workbook contains 25 ready-to-use lessons.

Who is this workbook for?

It is written for learners ages 15–18+ and includes articles written for high school students.