Scientific American Environmental Science for a Changing World, Digital Update
Susan Karr
Fourth Edition | ©2024
Environmental Science
Teach the Science That Helps Students Change the World
The next generation of environmental leaders is in your classroom. Through hands-on learning, real-world applications, and an AI Tutor, help your students turn knowledge into action to address environmental challenges and create a lasting impact on the planet.
Try the AI TutorSolutions to Bring Environmental Science to Life
Achieve Courseware
Custom Content
Instructor Resources
Achieve Courseware
An all-in-one platform designed to improve learning outcomes, spark curiosity, and inspire deeper learning.
AI Tutor: Homework Support
Every student learns differently—give them the tools to succeed anytime, anywhere. The AI Student Tutor acts as a 24/7 personalized learning assistant, guiding students through challenging topics and homework using the Socratic method. With prompts, hints, and real-time feedback, it breaks down complex concepts to help students truly understand and overcome obstacles.
Authentic Assessments
Help students master environmental science concepts with assessments designed to reinforce learning, not just evaluate it.
- LearningCurve Adaptive Quizzing helps students master concepts with personalized question sets and targeted feedback, linking relevant readings to reinforce key concepts and deepen understanding.
- iClicker fosters active learning with real-time assessments and interactive activities like live polling, instant feedback, and group work. It helps instructors gauge understanding while keeping students engaged—and it’s included with Achieve at no extra cost!
- Targeted Homework Feedback offers step-by-step guidance on complex topics, helping students break down challenges and build problem-solving skills.
Real, Engaging Stories
Make complex environmental concepts come to life through clear, concise explanations and beautifully designed infographics, in the style of Scientific American. These engaging stories connect essential scientific ideas to real-world environmental events—both globally and within local communities—and help students understand and relate to the science that shapes their world.
Decision Point Activities
Decision Point Activities empower students to explore how their choices impact the world around them. From the fashion industry and corporate pollution to the role of keystone species, these engaging activities help students make meaningful, real-world connections that inspire deeper understanding and critical thinking.
Course Management & Insights
Streamline your workflow with Achieve’s integrated tools that support teaching and course management.
- LMS Integration allows Achieve to seamlessly sync with Canvas, Blackboard, Moodle, and other LMS platforms for easy course and grade management.
- Student Performance Insights provides a real-time dashboard with data on student progress to quickly identify where support is needed.
- Customize Content to perfectly align with your course objectives and teaching style.
Custom Content
Create and customize materials for your specific course, reflecting your teaching style and course objectives.
Create Your Own Materials
Bring your vision to life with custom-made resources tailored to your teaching style and course objectives. Macmillan Learning experts work with you to create the resources you need for a more impactful and effective environmental science course!
Customize Prebuilt Course Materials
Mix and match prebuilt resources or integrate your own materials to create a fully customized course that aligns perfectly with your teaching needs. Update or replace content to keep lessons relevant and engaging.
Achieve Editable E-book
A customizable e-book lets instructors adapt content, add materials, and create a tailored course. Students can highlight, annotate, and access the e-book anytime—online or offline.
Support Every Step of the Way
Not sure where to start? Our team works with you to bring your vision to life, whether it’s adapting a textbook, developing custom assessments, or integrating multimedia content. Whatever your course needs, customization puts you in control.
Instructor Resources
Support your teaching and simplify your workflow with ready-to-use tools, analytics, and expert support.
Ready-to-Use Resources
Save time with Achieve’s prebuilt and customizable resources, including assessments, test banks, lecture slides, and classroom activities—all designed to enhance your teaching without extra prep work. Create or log in to your instructor account to access these valuable tools!
Powerful Classroom Analytics
Stay on top of your class's progress with powerful analytics. With Achieve’s gradebook and reporting features, you can track student performance, gain insights, and provide just-in-time support.
With iClicker, get instant feedback on student understanding and adjust lessons in real time to ensure no one falls behind.
Dedicated Instructor Support, Always
Our team is here to help with tailored resources, training, demos, and best practices to meet your teaching goals. Need support? Schedule a demo or training anytime.
The Impact of Learning Science and Research
Empower student success with evidence-based product experiences in Environmental Science.
See the ResearchLMS Integration
Sync Macmillan Learning tools with your LMS for easy access to assignments, grades, and course materials—all in one place.
Learn About LMS IntegrationInclusive Access
Provide all students with affordable, day-one access to digital course materials through your LMS.
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