This course is a laboratory-based course that provides students with an opportunity to build knowledge in Earth Science and Biology through the lens of environmental literacy and citizenship. This course develops skills through Scientific and Engineering Practices while addressing socio-scientific issues related to humans' impact on the environment, resource conservation, and legal and civic responsibility. This course may be counted toward high school graduation as either an Earth Science 1, Biology 1, or an elective science discipline credit. The Environmental Science course does not have an associated Standards of Learning (SOL) test.
Schools
Battlefield High School
Brentsville District High School
Forest Park High School
Freedom High School
Gainesville High School
Gar-Field High School
Hylton High School
Independence Nontraditional
Osbourn Park High School
Patriot High School
Potomac High School
Unity Reed High School
Woodbridge High School
Prerequisites
None