Ecology and the Environment: A Look at Ecosystems of the World encourages high-intermediate students of English as a second language to improve their English skills while learning about ecology and its application to the environmental problems facing the world today. Students learn about the earth's ecosystems—forest, ocean, tundra, grassland, and desert—and their characteristics and dynamics. Topics include recent ecological issues such as the Exxon Valdez oil spill. The chapters proceed in a logical order both from a content standpoint and a language standpoint, yet the book gives teachers considerable freedom to choose the topics and language skills most appropriate for their students. The program is easy to follow and can be used by teachers who have not previously used content-based textbooks.

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.