Environmental Science Issues (ESI)

Course Description

ESI is a specialization course in the CASE Program of Study. Students will complete hands-on activities, projects, and problems that simulate actual concepts and situations found in the environmental science field, allowing students to build content knowledge and technical skills. Students will investigate areas of environmental science including ecosystem management, sustainable agriculture, energy choices, and pollution.

WHY TEACHERS LOVE ESI

"CASE ESI has significantly enhanced my students' learning experiences by providing practical, real-world applications of concepts taught in the classroom, fostering deeper understanding and enthusiasm for STEM education."

Joshua Krieg, Washington

Equipping Teachers

Specialization Level
Full year course
Inquiry and project based instructional practices
CASE Institute professional development

Engaging Students

Investigate and research a local environmental issue
Record research and labs in a scientific notebook
Practice environmental science lab techniques
Use science, technology, engineering, and math, to solve industry-based problems
Demonstrate relevant personal and lab safety practices

Instructional Units

Issue Analysis
Biodiversity
Energy, Technology, and Society
Feeding the World
Pollution
ESI Research

CASE Institute

Professional development events preparing teacher to implement full-year CASE courses. Institutes provide teachers the content and skills needed to use CASE curricula in their classroom. CASE Institutes range from five to eight days in a hybrid, in-person, or virtual format.

Resources

Flexibility & Adaptability

CASE provides a comprehensive professional development experience, in addition to a work-life balance so teachers can best educate their students. Course work is adaptable and customizable based on teacher preference to fit all geographies and communities.