Environmental Science

Help students master environmental science concepts through assessments and guided AI Tutor support that emphasize understanding, application, and problem-solving. Key features include:

• AI Student Tutor uses a guided, Socratic approach to help students work through environmental science homework with prompts and explanations that break down complex topics such as environmental systems, data, and cause-and-effect relationships.
• Short-form Writing Assignments lets you transform content, such as readings and videos, into meaningful writing assignments, generate rubrics automatically, and streamline grading at scale.
• LearningCurve Adaptive Quizzing reinforces key environmental science concepts with personalized question sets and targeted feedback that checks understanding and adapts to student performance.
• iClicker supports active learning with real-time polling and feedback, helping instructors gauge understanding and encourage engagement during class discussions.
• Targeted assignment feedback offers step-by-step guidance on incorrect answers, helping students break down complex environmental problems and learn from mistakes.
• Respondus® LockDown Browser Integration provides a secure and trustworthy exam environment for assessments.

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Support individual learning needs with tools that adapt to students’ pace and build confidence with challenging environmental concepts.

• AI Student Tutor provides step-by-step guidance that adapts to each student’s progress, helping learners build confidence as they explore environmental systems, analyze data, and connect scientific ideas at their own pace.
• Goal-setting & Reflection Surveys (GRS) encourage students to set learning goals, reflect on understanding, and engage more intentionally with course material, while giving instructors timely insight into student progress.
• LearningCurve Adaptive Quizzing provides personalized quizzes that adjust to each student’s level and pace, helping them master concepts through independent practice and feedback.

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 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.

Streamline course setup, feedback, and instruction with flexible tools designed for environmental science courses.

• Ready-to-use instructor resources, such as question banks, classroom activities, and more, make it easier to prepare and teach your course. Explore resources available in your course with a free Achieve sample course! 
• LMS integration simplifies course setup, assignments, and grading.
• Real-time analytics & gradebook tools monitor student progress, identify learning gaps, and track trends across the class.
• Customizable content gives you the flexibility to adapt assignments and resources to match your teaching style and course objectives.

Achieve is continually improving to meet the needs of today’s classrooms. Here’s a look at what’s coming in Spring 2026:

• Short-form Writing adds AI-powered tools that help instructors create stronger prompts and rubrics (Short-form Writing Creator) and streamline grading through rubric-aligned evaluations and transparent, reviewable feedback (Short-form Writing Analyzer, Beta). 

Explore the full lineup of updates and improvements here.