$500
for 36 classes
High School 18 Week General Environmental Science: Lab and Lecture
Completed by 17 learners
Ages 13-18
Live Group Class
Average rating:
4.9
Number of reviews:(632 reviews)
Live video meetings
2x per week, 18 weeks
4-12 learners per class
55 min
What's included
36 live meetings
33 in-class hoursClass Experience
☆What will be taught? We will be combining various branches of science including biology, chemistry, physical science and geology to explore the natural processes and degradation of these processes. We will have lecture, lab, discussion, Journaling and research, vocabulary practice and optional interactive/online activities each week. ☆What topics will you cover? A lab supply list will be provided when enrolled in class. Most items are common household items We will discuss the following week by week: Week 1------------------- Lecture • scientific thinking review • Earth's layers • introduction to Environmental Science • environmental policies laying the foundation for where we are today • resource depletion Lab: Goldfish Depletion (supplies needed) Week 2------------------- Lecture Pollution set 1 Historical events covered this week include: ••Bhopal Chemical Disaster ••London Fog Air Pollution ••Fukushima Daiichi Nuclear Disaster ••Santa Barbara Oil Spill ••Deepwater Horizon Oil Spill ••Exxon Valdez Oil Spill ••Gulf of Mexico's Dead Zone Learn about the types of pollution, and important events in history impacting the Earth and leading to change. Discuss Air Quality/pollution and water pollution Lab= Oil Spill Clean Up (supplies needed) Week 3------------------- Lecture • biogeochemical cycles • water cycle • carbon/oxygen cycle Lab: Water cycle (supplies needed) Lab 2 Build your own terrarium (supplies needed) Week 4------------------- Lecture • biogeochemical cycles • phosphorus cycle • nitrogen Cycle • sulfur Cycle • biofuels vs. fossil fuels • eutrophication Lab- Runoff and Acid Rain models (supplies needed) Week 5------------------- Lecture • Ecology- population, communities, biomes and energy • movement of matter and energy through the hydrosphere, lithosphere, atmosphere and biosphere • energy transformation on global, regional and local scales • ecosystems • energy careers Lab: interactive sampling fish and streams Week 6------------------- Lecture • Ecology- population, communities, biomes and invasive species • wildlife and wilderness management • endangered species • Invasive species • Introduced species • deforestation • loss of biodiversity Lab: wildlife management simulator with Voles Lab 2- toothpick gene pool in a disaster (supplies needed) Week 7 ------------------ Lecture • human population changes • developed/developing countries • demographic changes Lab: interactive human impact Week 8 ------------------ Lecture • Environmental factors • renewable, energy • nonrenewable energy • short term and long term factors Lab: Renew a bean (supplies needed) Week 9 ------------------- Lecture • sustainable gardening and farming • sustainability • hydroponics • aquaponics • composting • solar Lab: build a sustainable planter ( supplies needed) Lab 2: optional at home compost (supplies needed) Lab 3: optional hydroponic system (supplies needed) Week 10 ------------------- Lecture • plant agriculture • fertilizers • animal agriculture • salinization • food industry • plant anatomy • mammal anatomy • animal waste Lab: tree of rings interactive Lab 2: salinization lab (supplies needed) Week 11------------------- Lecture Pollution part 2 Discuss the historic events • Lake Erie Waste Dumping • Three-mile Island Nuclear Disaster • Chernobyl nuclear disaster • Biosphere 2 • Love Canal Waste Dumping • Cuyahoga River Fire • Flint Michigan Water Crisis We will learn about noise pollution. light pollution, and soil pollution. Lab: noise pollution lab (supplies needed) Week 12 ------------------- Lecture • the lithosphere • geologic events and processes • desertification • mass movement and erosion • sediment contamination • land use and land management (including food production, agriculture and zoning) • solid and hazardous waste • mining • soil quality Lab: at home mining (supplies needed) Week 13 ------------------- Lecture • the lithosphere • geologic events and processes • desertification • mass movement and erosion • sediment contamination • land use and land management (including food production, agriculture and zoning) • solid and hazardous waste • mining • soil quality Lab: at home soil sampling (supplies needed) Lab 2: soil infiltration (supplies needed) Week 14 ------------------- Lecture •the biosphere and atmosphere •weather and climate • Atmospheric properties and currents •Primary and secondary contaminants • Greenhouse gases • Clean Air Act Lab: interactive air quality lab Week 15------------------- Lecture • potable water and water quality • hypoxia • eutrophication • Clean Water Act • point source and nonpoint source contamination Lab: water filtration (supplies needed) Week 16 ------------------- Lecture • discuss watershed • water quality • discuss Aquifers • discuss water treatment • discuss drought • discuss wetlands Lab: drinking water quality virtual lab (supplies optional) Week 17------------------- Lecture •Learn about solid waste, • trash disposal • Where does trash go? • Where does waste go? • waste reduction Lab: interactive Week 18 Lecture • climate and your health • greenhouse effect • greenhouse gases Lab: interactive --------------------- ☆How is your class structured? • Lecture via powerpoint • Lab will be hands modeling and some virtual simulations. • Discussion in class and on the classroom tab • Data Analysis via shared screen and controls • Practice Activities via shared screen and codes. • Vocabulary via Quizlet and Quizizz • Journaling, documentary viewing, and student research as optional homework extensions Other practice includes but is not limited to data analysis, standardized multiple choice, historical events, video observations. Simulations, and graphing. ☆How will you teach? I will teach using PowerPoint, video, interactive games and practice during lecture. I will teach by conducting the labs or virtual labs with the students. ☆What's your teaching style? My teaching style is to teach the student the content in an engaging manner that allows the learner to interact via discussion using their mic or hands on interaction with the shared mouse feature. Students will be able to practice each with me and continue their studies outside of class where they can interact with me via the teacher tab. I am very supportive, patient and kind. I like to split the class time between learning the content and practicing it. ☆ How much will learners get to interact with you and each other (mention specifics like: lecture, games, slides, video clips, discussion)? Students take turns practicing activities in class where their classmates observe and then will have their turn to practice. Students will discuss video clips and topics with their classmates at a given time in a positive encouraging manner. Students work together to conduct lab data, data analysis, and graphing. ☆ Any required experience or knowledge learners need? Students need to have already taken Biology prior to this course.
Learning Goals
☆ Scientific Goals
1. Asking Questions and Defining Problems
2. Developing and using models
3. Planning and carrying out investigations
4. Analyzing and interpreting data
5. Using mathematics and computational thinking
6. Constructing explanations (for
science) and designing solutions (for engineering)
7. Engaging in argument from evidence
8. Obtaining, evaluating, and communicating information
☆ Environmental Topics are listed out week by week in the descriptionOther Details
Parental Guidance
I am not accredited to teach AP Environmental Science and cannot deem this class as such.
Supply List
supplies for labs will be posted in the classroom page when enrolled, and reminded week by week. Most supplies are household. There are only 3 labs where students have the option to purchase test kits from Amazon, (water, soil, and set up for hydroponics).
External Resources
In addition to the Outschool classroom, this class uses:
Sources
We will use resources such as the following websites: Nasa, National Geographic, HHMI - Howard Hughes Medical Institute, Cary Institute, EPA, BioInteractive, NOAA, LabXchange, various Universities, and YouTube.
Meet the teacher
Teacher expertise and credentials
Ohio Teaching Certificate in Science
Bachelor's Degree in Science from Muskingum University
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Hi! I'm Abbie Butler, a passionate and experienced educator specializing in Life Sciences. I'd love to answer any questions you have – just send me a message!
My Expertise:
* B.S. in Biology, AYA Teaching License (Grades 7-12) in Life Sciences (Muskingum University, 2013)
* 10+ years teaching high school Life Sciences (Biology, Anatomy, Zoology, Oceanography, Nutrition, Botany, Horticulture, Environmental Science) and leading knit and crochet clubs.
* 5+ years of online teaching experience (since 2018).
* Experience tutoring for standardized science exams (OGT, OAA, NCSE, End of Course exams aligned with Ohio and NGSS standards).
* 2 years of online ESL teaching.
My Classes:
I offer engaging and interactive classes in Anatomy, Biology, Zoology, Botany, Environmental Science, and lab-based topics. I also teach crochet to learners aged 12-18 and offer private tutoring.
My Teaching Style:
I believe in hands-on, student-centered learning. My lessons are interactive, incorporating practice and application throughout. A typical class structure involves short teaching segments using Quizizz or PowerPoint, followed by practice questions (multiple choice, diagrams, matching), then another short teaching segment with more practice, culminating in a review and summary.
About Me:
I'm a left-handed crocheter with 14 years of experience. I provide clear explanations, modeling, and supplemental YouTube videos to support your learning. I also enjoy biking, fishing, nature walks, baking (attempts!), crafting with my Cricut, and spending time with my family.
My Teaching Philosophy:
I'm committed to helping you achieve mastery and long-term retention of the material. I believe learning is most effective when you're actively involved. My classes are designed to be fun and engaging, leaving you confident in your new knowledge. Hyperdocs with Google Docs are used to share resources on the day of class.
Class Policies:
* Cancellations: If a class doesn't meet minimum enrollment, I'll contact enrolled students to discuss options: proceed with the smaller class or transfer to another section. If no students arrive, I'll wait 5-10 minutes and then record the lesson for later viewing.
* Refunds/Transfers: Most classes follow a "Limited" refund policy: refunds are available up to one week before the class or within 24 hours of purchase. After that, transfers are possible up to 24 hours before class. No-shows are not refunded but may receive a recording.
* Recordings: I generally post recordings upon parent request or weekly, if I remember to post them automatically. Recordings are accessible in the classroom.
* Flex Classes: I am currently revamping my flex class offerings. Recordings of live classes can be used with provided materials for self-paced learning.
Specials & Coupons: Check class descriptions for special offers!
Thank you for your interest! I look forward to seeing you in class!
Sincerely,
AbbieReviews
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