This comprehensive teacher’s manual is designed to introduce intermediate to high-intermediate ESL/EFL students to the fundamental principles of ecology and environmental science. Developed for educators of all levels of experience, including those with no prior background in the sciences, the manual provides detailed lesson plans, vocabulary development strategies, and practical classroom activities.Structured around a content-based approach, the book explores major world ecosystems—including forests, oceans, tundra, grasslands, and deserts—while highlighting pressing environmental concerns such as deforestation, global warming, and pollution. Each chapter integrates scientific content with targeted language objectives, fostering critical reading, writing, speaking, and listening skills. Activities promote student engagement through group work, real-life observations, and interactive projects, while review sessions consolidate new concepts and vocabulary.Thoroughly piloted and praised for its balance of language and content, this manual is an accessible and invaluable resource both for teachers new to the topic and for those seeking fresh approaches to environmental education in the ESL/EFL classroom.

Amy L. Tickle is Lecturer at the English Language Center, Michigan State University.