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Environmental Science VH


High School Summer School / Virtual Courses -
Summer 2026

This course will challenge students to investigate complex interactions between natural systems and human activities. Anchored in real-world phenomena and aligned to the Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS), the course fully integrates Disciplinary Core Ideas (DCIs), Crosscutting Concepts (CCCs), and Science and Engineering Practices (SEPs) to promote critical thinking and scientific reasoning. Students analyze global and local environmental issues through case studies, data interpretation, and systems thinking with increasing depth and scientific complexity. Throughout the course, students design investigations, evaluate solutions, and apply scientific models to predict environmental impacts and propose sustainable strategies. The course supports advanced scientific literacy and prepares students for future studies or careers in environmental science, sustainability, or related STEM fields. Topics include Ecosystem Interactions and Energy Flow, Biodiversity and Conservation Biology, Human Population Dynamics, Earth’s Systems and Geologic Processes, Sustainable Resource Management, Renewable and Nonrenewable Energy, Air, Water, and Land Pollution, and Climate Systems and Global Environmental Change.

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774314-VH-2026
Virtual Program
Mon-Fri, Jun 10 - Jul 27
12:00 AM - 11:59 PM

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