This module provides a hands-on introduction to how environmental scientists investigate the natural world. Through laboratory-based experiments, you will discover how environmental data are collected and interpreted across physical geography, environmental science, ecology, oceanography and marine biology. Working in small groups, you will build practical skills, teamwork and confidence with professional tools and basic statistical techniques. Your learning will be captured via a portfolio to showcase the methods, findings and insights from selected practical activities, and a test assessing laboratory-based skills and competencies. By the end of the module, you will understand how scientists study our changing environment and be ready for more advanced study.