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Environmental Science

A Complete Secular, Lab-Based High School Environmental Science Course

Prepare your high school student to think critically about the complex relationship between humans and the natural world with this comprehensive, college-preparatory Environmental Science course. Designed for grades 9–12, this full-year curriculum provides a rigorous, evidence-based exploration of environmental systems, sustainability, ecology, natural resources, climate, agriculture, energy, conservation, and environmental policy—all from a secular perspective grounded in current scientific understanding.

Students investigate real-world environmental challenges through hands-on and virtual laboratory experiences, research, scientific analysis, data interpretation, writing, and project-based learning. Rather than simply memorizing facts, students develop the critical thinking and analytical skills expected in college-level science courses.

Designed for independent learners, this curriculum provides clear daily lessons while allowing parents to serve as facilitators instead of subject-matter experts. Every lesson uses free online resources—no textbook required.

Course Features

• One full academic year (36 weeks)
• Awards 1.0 High School Science Credit
• Secular, evidence-based curriculum
• College preparatory rigor
• Lab-based course with 18 hands-on or virtual laboratory investigations
• Designed for grades 9–12
• Four-day weekly schedule with flexible pacing
• Student-directed learning with minimal parent preparation
• No textbook required
• Uses free online scientific resources from organizations including NASA, NOAA, EPA, USGS, and other educational institutions.

Students Will Explore

• Foundations of Environmental Science
• Ecosystems and Biodiversity
• Earth's Systems and Biogeochemical Cycles
• Population Ecology
• Water Resources
• Soil Science and Agriculture
• Renewable and Nonrenewable Energy
• Air Quality and Atmospheric Science
• Climate Change
• Waste Management and Recycling
• Environmental Health
• Sustainability
• Environmental Economics and Policy

What's Included

• 144 detailed daily lessons
• 18 laboratory investigations
• 36 worksheets
• 32 mini-projects
• Weekly discussion questions
• 2 analytical essays
• 2 major capstone projects
• Complete grading rubrics
• Answer keys
• Materials list
• Master resource guide with clickable links to free educational content.

Flexible Laboratory Options

Every laboratory includes both a hands-on investigation using inexpensive household materials and a fully virtual alternative, making this course ideal for traditional homeschool settings, online learning, or families with limited laboratory supplies.

Perfect For Families Looking For

• A rigorous secular science curriculum
• College-preparatory coursework
• Independent student learning
• Analytical and critical thinking
• Flexible homeschool scheduling
• Comprehensive laboratory science credit
• Real-world environmental science taught through evidence and scientific inquiry

Whether your student is preparing for college, pursuing environmental or agricultural careers, or simply wants a deeper understanding of the world around them, Environmental Science provides a challenging, engaging, and academically rigorous foundation in one of today's most important scientific disciplines.