“The Short Version: Environmental Science, Policy, and Society in  1, 2, 3” is an online environmental studies course for high school students. Developed by Rose K. Pozos-Brewer in partial fulfillment of the requirements for her Girl Scout Gold Award, this course is designed to assist teachers who want to introduce students to the field of Environmental Studies while also meeting educational standards in social studies and sciences. California educational standards were used in development of the class.

Developed in 2011, “The Short Version” includes three units: Energy, Oceans, and Environmental Justice. Each unit is composed of short modules presenting various aspects of the topic. Teachers may choose to use some or all of the modules, depending on course goals and requirements. Each module can stand on its own. Questions are included for students to consider and/or address as group projects or in exams.