Environmental Science

Product Description

BIOZONE’s Environmental Science Student Workbook introduces students to the Earth’s physical and biological systems, and examines the interactions of humans with their environment. This edition includes a wealth of current content and aligns the workbook to its supporting digital resources. Structured on the APES curriculum and aligned to the IB Environmental Systems and Societies, the comprehensive coverage of this text makes it highly suitable for any high school environmental science course. Content includes the Gulf of Mexico oil spill and the Fukushima Daiichi nuclear disaster, and in-depth coverage of energy extraction issues, pollution, and the wider environmental implications of urban development. The ideal companion to the IB Environmental Systems and Societies or any Environmental Science programme.

Product Features

• 160+ Activities

  Varied, engaging activities provide ample opportunity for students to explore and test their knowledge and understanding.

• Structure Scaffolds Learning

  The workbook structure is based on developing a sound understanding of the Earth’s systems and ecology and then building on this to explore current environmental issues relating to resource use and global change.

• Concept-based and Accessible

  The complexities of the Earth’s geological and ecological processes are made accessible through a concept-based approach. Students progressively build knowledge and deeper understanding through the use of real-world contexts.

• Clear Learning Outcomes

  Learning objectives outline the knowledge and skills that students must acquire, with additional guidance as appropriate. Key concepts provide a summary of essential ideas.

• Literacy

  Confidence in the required terminology is developed through targeted activities.

• Diagrams, Illustrations and Photographs

  Clear, uncomplicated diagrams, illustrations, and photographs support and reinforce the text.

• Weblinks

  These support activities where relevant and appropriate to extend learning beyond the workbook and to assist students in visualizing complex processes.

• Model Answer Book

  Provides suggested answers to the workbook activities. Sold separately.

• Concept Maps

  Concept maps provide an overview of concepts and connections, identifying the topics to be covered within each of the four contexts (disease, medicine and technology, aging, and exercise).

Contents

• The Earth’s Systems
• Ecosystems
• Natural Ecosystem Change
• Populations
• Investigating Ecosystems
• Land and Water
• Energy
• Pollution
• Global Change

The Teacher Toolkit

BIOZONE’s Teacher Toolkit is a suite of resources specifically developed to help you plan and deliver an engaging Environmental Science program.

• Teachers Edition (eBook)
• Model Answers (Print)
• Presentation Media (PowerPoint Slides)
• Question Library
• Professional Development and Implementation

eBook Versions

BIOZONE eBooks provide a digital replica of the printed work text, allowing students and teachers to seamlessly transition between both formats in a hybrid delivery situation. It is easy to incorporate eBook material into your learning management system. You can direct students to the required activity and provide notes and guidance about what you want them to do.

eBook Versions

BIOZONE eBooks provide a digital replica of the printed work text, allowing students and teachers to seamlessly transition between both formats in a hybrid delivery situation. It is easy to incorporate eBook material into your learning management system. You can direct students to the required activity and provide notes and guidance about what you want them to do.

Differentiated Instruction & Accessibility

ELL support using ReadSpeaker:

• Read Aloud
• Translation for 21 languages

eBook Versions

BIOZONE eBooks provide a digital replica of the printed work text, allowing students and teachers to seamlessly transition between both formats in a hybrid delivery situation. It is easy to incorporate eBook material into your learning management system. You can direct students to the required activity and provide notes and guidance about what you want them to do.

BIOZONE provides three different eBook products:
eBook LITEStudents interact with the BIOZONE content using notes, highlights, bookmarks, and some simple drawing tools. Embedded text to speech reader, and text translation in 21 languages.

eBook PLUS
All the functionality of eBook Lite plus direct interaction with the BIOZONE Resource Hub. Students can answer and submit responses for review or grading.

eBook Teacher’s Edition Provided free with a classroom purchase, the this resource has all the content of the printed Teacher Edition and the functionality described above (including direct access to BIOZONE’sResource Hub).