Investigating Environmental Science through Inquiry

By Donald Volz and Gretchen Stahmer DeMoss

Investigating Environmental Science through Inquiry contains 34 inquiry-based, environmental science investigations. Each experiment includes a preliminary activity, teacher information, sample researchable questions, and sample data. Labs are correlated to AP and IB standards. Topics covered include:

Earth Systems and Resources/Air and Water
Earth Systems and Resources/Soil
The Living World
Global Change and Population
Energy Resources and Consumption
Pollution

Based on recommendations from the National Research Council report, Learning and Understanding: Improving Advanced Study of Mathematics and Science in U.S. High Schools (2002) and leading inquiry-based learning experts.

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Each Vernier Lab Book includes:

Complete student experiments with materials list, step-by-step instructions, data tables, and questions.
Teacher Information section for each experiment with complete directions for setting up experiments, helpful hints, and sample graphs and data.
Word-processing files of the student sections on a CD so that any experiment may be easily edited to your specifications (Microsoft Word for Macintosh and Windows files).

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Investigating Environmental Science through Inquiry
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$45

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NSTA Recommends® Review

"With media attention on species extinction and global warming, environmental science has an intrinsic interest for students. The best way to study the environment (the air, water, and soil) and the interactions among biological organisms in the environment, is by performing good experiments using the inquiry model of learning. In today's classrooms, experiments can be improved though the use of quality sensors and measuring equipment. This book helps students do both."

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