Unit 3: Investigating Environmental Issues

Bees are important for agriculture. But bee populations face threats. This resource looks at Colony Collapse Disorder, herbicides & pesticides, and more.

5 images some work that a scientist who studies the Earth's soil might do such as classifying types of soil and measuring the slope of soil

Sometimes, power plants make too much electricity. Energy storage technologies can help! They store the extra electricity and release it when demand goes up.

When fertilizers from agriculture get into lakes and rivers, big problems can result for aquatic ecosystems, food chains & webs!

5 images of some work that landscapers might do such as planning, planting and maintaining gardens

5 images of some work related to the scientific study of climate such as using instruments to measure changes in climates

5 images of some work that farmers do such as feeding cows, planting fields and harvesting grain

5 images of some work that horticulturalists might do such as cultivating and caring for plants in various environments