| In order to provide students with an additional upperclass option in a limited science department, an environmental science class was added. It was designed to be an activity-oriented course that would increase students' awareness of environmental issues, promote environmentally accountable actions, and increase understanding of how science functions in the real world. By providing a variety of activities, students were able to gain laboratory and field experience. Students worked in groups to collect and analyze data, and drew conclusions based upon the data. Through these activities, students learned to use and apply the scientific process as they were introduced to many environmental issues, which equipped them with knowledge and experience to act in an environmentally responsible way. |
