25x: Environmental Science – Part 2: 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 2, 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: Powering Our Future: Energy Sources & Environmental Impact 1. Fossil Fuels & Their Environmental Impact (HS-ESS3-2, HS-ESS3-4) 2. Renewable Energy Sources (HS-PS3-3, HS-ETS1-3) 3. Nuclear Energy: Benefits & Risks (HS-PS1-8, HS-ESS3-2) 4. Energy Efficiency & Conservation (HS-PS3-1, HS-ETS1-4) 5. Climate Change: Causes, Effects, & Mitigation Strategies (HS-ESS3-5, HS-ESS2-4) Unit 2: Environmental Hazards: From Pollution to Protection 6. Air Pollution & Its Health Effects (HS-ESS3-6, HS-LS2-7) 7. Water Pollution & Water Quality (HS-ESS3-1, HS-LS2-6) 8. Soil Contamination & Remediation (HS-ESS3-4, HS-LS2-7) 9. Solid Waste Management & Recycling (HS-ETS1-3, HS-ESS3-4) 10. Hazardous Waste & Toxicology (HS-PS1-5, HS-LS2-7) Unit 3: Cities & Sustainability: Building Green Communities 11. Urban Ecology & Urban Ecosystems (HS-LS2-6, HS-LS2-8) 12. Sustainable City Planning & Green Infrastructure (HS-ETS1-2, HS-ESS3-3) 13. Transportation & Its Environmental Impact (HS-ESS3-4, HS-PS3-3) 14. Sustainable Architecture & Green Building (HS-PS3-1, HS-ETS1-3) 15. Environmental Justice & Urban Health (HS-ESS3-1, HS-ETS1-1) Unit 4: Global Environmental Challenges: Ecosystems at Risk 16. Ozone Depletion & UV Radiation (HS-ESS2-4, HS-PS1-5) 17. Ocean Acidification & Marine Ecosystems (HS-ESS2-2, HS-LS2-6) 18. Deforestation & Its Global Impacts (HS-LS2-7, HS-ESS3-3) 19. Desertification & Land Degradation (HS-ESS2-2, HS-ESS3-6) 20. Invasive Species & Biodiversity Loss (HS-LS2-6, HS-LS4-5) Unit 5: Environmental Policy: From Global Agreements to Local Action 21. Environmental Laws & Regulations (HS-ETS1-3, HS-ESS3-4) 22. International Environmental Agreements (HS-ETS1-1, HS-ESS3-6) 23. Environmental Impact Assessment (HS-LS2-7, HS-ETS1-3) 24. Sustainable Development Goals (HS-ETS1-1, HS-ESS3-3) 25. Individual & Community Action for Sustainability (HS-ETS1-2, HS-ESS3-4) The interior of this workbook is black and white.