25x: Environmental Science – Part 1: WORKBOOK ONLY – NO ANSWER KEY (25x High & Middle School Science Series)

Aligned to Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS) THIS IS THE WORKBOOK ONLY, NO ANSWER KEYS. Full workbook with answer keys and lecture notes is also available. Recommended for upper high school, ages 15+. NEW FOR 2025! Equip your students with a solid foundation in environmental science using 25x: Environmental Science – Part 1, a comprehensive resource designed for learners ages 15-18+. This workbook simplifies complex topics, making them accessible and engaging. With 25 comprehensive ready-to-use lessons, this workbook covers essential concepts and connects them to real-world applications . Each chapter includes: * Article written for high school students * Guided note set based on article * 3 High-level reflection questions * 2 Hypotheticals * 10 Key vocabulary terms to define * A crossword puzzle and word search for reinforcement Environmental Science Topics Covered Unit 1: Introduction to Environmental Science 1. Definition and Scope of Environmental Science (HS-ESS2-7) 2. Earth’s Systems and Biogeochemical Cycles (HS-ESS2-6) 3. Ecosystem Structure and Function (HS-LS2-4) 4. Biodiversity and Its Importance (HS-LS2-1) 5. Human Interactions with the Environment (HS-ESS3-4) Unit 2: Earth’s Physical Systems 6. Earth’s Structure and Geological Processes (HS-ESS2-1) 7. Plate Tectonics and Natural Disasters (HS-ESS2-3) 8. Weather and Climate Systems (HS-ESS2-4) 9. Hydrosphere: Oceans, Lakes, and Rivers (HS-ESS2-5) 10. Cryosphere: Ice Sheets and Glaciers (HS-ESS2-2) Unit 3: Ecology and Ecosystems 11. Population Ecology and Dynamics (HS-LS2-2) 12. Community Ecology and Species Interactions (HS-LS2-6) 13. Energy Flow in Ecosystems (HS-LS2-3) 14. Nutrient Cycling (carbon, nitrogen, phosphorus) (HS-LS2-5) 15. Biomes and Aquatic Ecosystems (HS-LS2-7) Unit 4: Biodiversity and Conservation 16. Levels of Biodiversity (HS-LS4-1) 17. Threats to Biodiversity (HS-ESS3-6) 18. Endangered Species and Extinction (HS-LS4-5) 19. Conservation Biology and Protected Areas (HS-ESS3-3) 20. Restoration Ecology and Rewilding (HS-ESS3-4) Unit 5: Natural Resource Management 21. Renewable and Non-Renewable Resources (HS-ESS3-2) 22. Forestry and Sustainable Forest Management (HS-ESS3-3) 23. Fisheries and Aquaculture (HS-LS2-8) 24. Soil Resources and Sustainable Agriculture (HS-ESS3-1) 25. Water Resources and Management (HS-ESS3-5)