25x: Environmental Science – Part 1: WORKBOOK PLUS ANSWER KEYS & LECTURE NOTES (25x High & Middle School Science Series)

Aligned to Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS) THIS IS THE FULL WORKBOOK, ANSWER KEYS, & LECTURE NOTES. The classroom/student version 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)