Preregistration required. Museum General Admission Not Required.
Instructor: Jessica DeFord
12 sessions with two two-hour labs per session totaling 24 labs.
Open to students ages 14 to 18. Preregistration required.
Price includes all lab supplies, instructor fee, and parking pass.
Meals are not provided but can be brought in or purchased at on-site restaurants. Please note: The museum and restaurants are closed on Mondays, January 3–March 6, 2028. Lunches must be packed on those days.
The Environmental Science High School Lab does not follow a specific textbook, but the reading guide for AiG articles will be provided at the Orientation.
You can find answers to common questions on the FAQ page.
Labs on Mondays from 10:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.
Orientation is on Monday, August 16, 2027.
| Date | Lab 1 | Lab 2 |
|---|---|---|
| August 30, 2027 | Intro to Environmental Science | Earth and Topography |
| September 13, 2027 | Ecological Relationships | Ecosystem Cycles |
| September 27, 2027 | Population Growth and Dynamics | Estimating Population Size |
| October 11, 2027 | Terrestrial Environments | Aquatic Environments |
| October 25, 2027 | Weather | Climate |
| November 8, 2027 | Air Quality | Water Quality |
| January 10, 2028 | Environmental Health and Toxicology | Solid and Hazardous Waste |
| January 24, 2028 | Food and Food Webs | Sustainability |
| February 14, 2028 | Resource: Nonrenewable | Resource: Renewable |
| February 28, 2028 | Energy Consumption | Landscape Planning |
| March 13, 2028 | Conservation | Environmental Study |
| March 27, 2028 | Environmental Policy | Environmental Regulation |