Changing Ecosystems by Alicia Hemphill teaches young readers about the importance of balance in nature and the impact of change on our environment. Through clear explanations and engaging examples, the book highlights how ecosystems adapt to natural and human-made changes. It encourages curiosity, critical thinking, and a sense of responsibility for protecting the planet. Readers are inspired to appreciate nature’s complexity and consider how they can help care for the world around them.

Our homeschool science curriculum integrates Changing Ecosystems into creative activities that inspire interactive learning. Here are a few examples:

• Encouraging Critical Thinking: By examining case studies of environmental changes and their effects on ecosystems, students are encouraged to think critically about ecological problems and solutions.
• Promoting Hands-On Learning: The book includes experiments and observations that families can conduct in their local environment.
• Supporting Cross-Curricular Education: Themes in the book overlap with geography, history, and social studies, as students explore how different cultures and historical events have shaped and been influenced by the natural world.
• Fostering Environmental Stewardship: Changing Ecosystems aims to inspire students to take an active role in protecting their planet by presenting actionable ways young people can contribute to environmental conservation.