Online Class: All About The Environment
|  | | | | | Course Cost: 6 Month Subscription Basic Course (no certificate) = $30.00 Course with Online Certificate* = $55.00 |
All About the Environment with online instructor Jill Manzoni teaches different components in the conservation of our environment. Using learning skills such as Reading, Spelling, History, Art, Math, Science, critical thinking, and more, students will understand easy ways to incorporate methods of recycling and conservation into their daily lives.
Students will read the lessons, then go to the assignment page and follow the directions. There are polls, quizzes, and a final test to complete. Posting in the forum is not required, but will earn extra credits. Reading materials will be included in the lessons and assignments. There are links to internet games and to numerous activities. If any reading material is added to the class, participants will be notified by email. Each assignment, quiz and the final test have questions with point values. For each correct answer, students will accumulate 10 points or more, toward their final score.
Instructor Jill Manzoni teaches several unit study classes for UniversalClass. Her college degrees, and higher education certificates are in Child Development and Psychology, Health, Environments, Law, Social Sciences, Theology, and Art. * Document your course completion with an online certificate (additional shipping/handling charges apply for hard copy delivery). Instantly download, print, and share your certificate and CEUs once awarded. UniversalClass™ offers many wonderful learning tools to help you get the most out of your online course,
including an online portfolio service that manages all your course completions, and a Certificate Verification Service you can use so others may view and verify the authenticity of your awards.
 Course Description The environment is everything around you. It makes up the world you live in. People's attitude can help or harm the environment. Not knowing how they can help is part of the problem. It is required that children know certain Environment Facts at home or for school. This course will meet those requirements. This course is written in simple layman terms, but more advanced facts are presented in this manner. The younger ones can learn right along with the older students. Using many different learning skills, in the form of games, printout lessons, and additional activities, we will show you how you can help protect your environment.
Course Lessons |  | Lesson 1 EnvironmentThe environment is everything that is around you. People's attitude about the environment can help or harm the environment. Learn how you can help the Earth. Use your art skills online and off as we begin to learn how to protect the planet. | Lesson 2 History of the EnvironmentBrush up on your History skills as we learn how people have affected the Environment for centuries. | Lesson 3 WaterFor many years, the oceans have been used as dumping grounds for wastes. Play games, and watch a video as it takes you through the water treatment stages. Learn what goes into your water, and how the treatments make it safe before it gets to your house. | Lesson 4 AirIndoor pollution is harmful to people. It can harm body cells and cause sickness and disease. With this experiment, you will see just what goes into the air we breathe. | Lesson 5 LandUse Critical Thinking Skills while you learn what will biodegrade in the soil. | Lesson 6 RecycleEvery year, billions of food and drink cans, glass bottles and jars, millions of plastic and metal jars and cans are thrown away. Where does it all go? Practice your Math skills here as we count it up and find out how much your family is throwing away. | Lesson 7 EnergyAlternative energy is that which does not use fossil fuels. In this Reading Sentences Lesson, you will learn the different alternatives. | Lesson 8 Acid RainAcid Rain is one of the most harmful types of air pollution. Learn what dangers it poses as we use our Social Skills. Find out what a Community leader in your area says about Acid rain. | Lesson 9 Endangered AnimalsThis Critter Game will teach you all about endangered animals. These animals are disappearing from the Earth. People can push animals toward extinction. They can also help save them from extinction. | Lesson 10 ConservationConservation is saving and protecting the Earth s natural resources. Use the internet to learn about your area. See how you can help. |
Optional Certificates Awarded - Certificate of Class Participation
- Certificate of Outstanding Achievement
- Certificate of Academic Excellence
You will receive a certificate of Achievement for completing all lessons and assignments, a certificate of Participation for posting at least 10 discussion messages in the forum, and a certificate for Academic Excellence for a score of 95% or better. In addition to the standard Certificate of Course Completion, Merit Awards may be issued by the instructor at his/her own discretion and are based on student achievement. Merit awards also incur an additional $30.00 processing fee that covers the customization, printing, and delivery of the award, as well as access to the UniversalClass™ Portfolio Service that documents your achievements online. Official Merit Awards have a serial number that verifies the authenticity of the award (great for employers to verify your achievement).
| | Additional Information | Course Title | : | All About The Environment | | CEU Value | : | | | Course Number | : | 3410 | | Course Type | : | Instruction | | Course URL | : | | | Course Rating | : | Reviewed & Approved on March 27, 2002 | | Instructor | : | | | Syllabus | : | | | Duration | : | Continuous: Enroll anytime! | | Requirements | : | View Technical Requirements | | Course Fee | : | Basic Course: $30 | | | | |
NOT FOR COLLEGE CREDIT This is a non-credit course, and is provided for your personal enrichment.
This course is not intended to be a substitute for any state, government, licensing, or educational requirements.
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