A Case-Based Approach to the Study of Environmental Systems. Developed by Northwestern University GEODE Initiative.
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Investigations in Environmental Science,™ a Case-Based Approach to Environmental Systems is a 3-unit, one-year high school environmental science course that employs a case-based approach to science education. Investigations in Environmental Science is research-based and supported by the National Science Foundation.

Authentic Inquiry Activities
Investigations in Environmental Science, places students in the role of environmental scientists. It engages them in investigations of realistic environmental problems, in which they must make recommendations for sustainable uses of resources. In the course of these investigations, students employ a variety of scientific research techniques, including technology research tools that were specially designed to help students use technology in solving problem. These tools include WorldWatcher, a visualization and analysis tool for learners developed at Northwestern University and ArcView, the leading commercial geographic information system (GIS).

• field-tested for more than 4 years
• a case-based, project-based course that works with students of all learning levels
• flexibility — Unit 1: Land Use, can be used as a one-semester course with either Unit 2 or Unit 3.
  Or, it can also be used to supplement any environmental science program to provide an inquiry experience