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Environmental Science summer work

Overview

A multi-disciplinary approach to learning about the threats, management and sustainability of our planet. Environmental Science is an exciting and hugely relevant course that provides a detailed picture of our planet and our relationship with it: the living and physical environment, its biological and natural resources, and how these are interconnected.

The summer worksheet will require you to engage with the concept of ‘Environmental Science’ and what it means to you, as well as introduce you to a range of key terms and begin considering why our planet has the ideal conditions for supporting life.

There are also some links to websites, videos, and podcasts which relate to various aspects of the course if you wish to extend your learning prior to starting in September.

The work

The summer worksheet will require you to engage with the concept of ‘Environmental Science’ and what it means to you, as well as introduce you to a range of key terms and begin considering why our planet has the ideal conditions for supporting life.

There are also some links to websites, videos, and podcasts which relate to various aspects of the course if you wish to extend your learning before starting in September.

  1. Carry out some research into the concept of ‘Environmental Science’ and complete a short piece of writing to produce an overview of your understanding. Produce a glossary of some key terms essential to the course.
  2. Undertake some reading into the ‘Conditions for life on Earth’ and answer some questions to demonstrate your understanding.

Full details and support can be found in the worksheet within the downloads below.

Digital resources

Please refer to these digital resources as part of your Summer Work preparation.

Recommended course book

Book title

Environmental Science for AQA A level (Richard Genn, 2020)

ISBN

978-1-912190-07-2

Digital version

No, however, print copies are available in the department and college library.

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