Environmental Science A/B
- $700.00 / Course - Full Year
- $380.00 / Course - Semester 1
- $380.00 / Course - Semester 2
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Course Details
- Subject
- Science
- Approvals
- UC , NCAA
- Grade Levels
- High School
- Credits
- 1
- Pre–Requisites
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Biology recommended
- Course Length
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Full Year: Full year courses are two semesters in length, 18 weeks maximum each. For full year enrollments, students will be enrolled in Semester 1 initially and Semester 2 after completion of Semester 1.
Semester 1: Courses have a maximum duration of 18 weeks per semester.
Semester 2: Courses have a maximum duration of 18 weeks per semester.
Course Description
Environmental Science A/B
Investigate how natural systems function and how human decisions shape the environment through scientific inquiry, real-world case studies, and evidence-based analysis.
What students gain:
Core environmental science knowledge: ecosystems, energy flow, biogeochemical cycles, and biodiversity
Scientific inquiry skills: forming hypotheses, analyzing data, and drawing evidence-based conclusions
Real-world application: evaluating environmental challenges like pollution, resource use, and sustainability
Interdisciplinary understanding: connections across biology, chemistry, earth science, and engineering
Hands-on experience: virtual labs and investigations that simulate real scientific research
Why it matters:
Builds scientific literacy for understanding complex environmental issues
Prepares students for advanced science coursework and STEM pathways
Develops critical thinking through real-world problem solving and data analysis
Aligns to NGSS and state standards, ensuring rigor and credit transferability
This is a strong choice for students interested in science, sustainability, and solving real-world environmental challenges.
Syllabus Overview
Our online Environmental Science course explores the biological, physical, and sociological principles related to the environment in which organisms live on Earth, the biosphere. Course topics include natural systems on Earth, biogeochemical cycles, the nature of matter and energy, the flow of matter and energy through living systems, populations, communities, ecosystems, ecological pyramids, renewable and non-renewable natural resources, land use, biodiversity, pollution, conservation, sustainability, and human impacts on the environment. Lab activities reinforce critical thinking, writing, and communication skills and help students develop a deeper understanding of the nature of science. Virtual Lab activities enable students to engage in investigations that require long periods of observation at remote locations and to explore simulations that enable environmental scientists to test predictions. The content is specifically aligned to state standards and the NGSS standards for life science, earth science, physical science, and engineering, technology, and society.
Biogeochemical cycles named
Populations and communities as topics
Ecological pyramids
Virtual lab activities and their distinct purpose
NGSS domain breakdown (life, earth, physical science, engineering)