AP Environmental Science Syllabus
For class materials, you will need:
1. Textbook: Environmental Science for the AP Course 3rd Edition (Friedland and Relyeah)
2. A large three-ring binder with 8 dividers (one for each unit), graph paper, and lined paper
3. A calculator
4. Access to a computer, printer (and ink!)
Prerequisites: An A/B/C in AP or Dual Enrollment Biology, an A/B in Honors Biology, or an A in Standard Biology with teacher recommendation. Physical science or physics is also recommended. Also, students should have taken chemistry or may take it concurrently.
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Summer 2020 Work
You must complete the following six assignments and have them completed THE FIRST day of class
1. Watch the following Bozeman video that introduces you to the class
2. Read Chapter 1 of the textbook: 'Environmental Science for the AP Course"
As you read, fill out the Chapter 1 Reading guide (this reading guide will be due the first day of school).
3. Read Chapter 2 of the textbook: "Environmental Science for the AP Course"
4. As you read, fill out the following Chapter 2 Reading Guide (this reading guide will be due on the first day of school). This is all prerequisite review material for the course. You are responsible for knowing the information for the first exam even though we will not go over most of it in class.
5. Complete the following geography assignment and bring with you on the first day of school
6. Make sure you look over the syllabus and course outline below and know what to expect for the course. You should WANT to take this class because you are interested in the material. Additionally, APES students must be good readers, writers and strong in math (although we will practice these skills continuously throughout the year). You will also have homework so you should be prepared to work hard, not procrastinate, and be organized.
1. Watch the following Bozeman video that introduces you to the class
2. Read Chapter 1 of the textbook: 'Environmental Science for the AP Course"
As you read, fill out the Chapter 1 Reading guide (this reading guide will be due the first day of school).
3. Read Chapter 2 of the textbook: "Environmental Science for the AP Course"
4. As you read, fill out the following Chapter 2 Reading Guide (this reading guide will be due on the first day of school). This is all prerequisite review material for the course. You are responsible for knowing the information for the first exam even though we will not go over most of it in class.
5. Complete the following geography assignment and bring with you on the first day of school
6. Make sure you look over the syllabus and course outline below and know what to expect for the course. You should WANT to take this class because you are interested in the material. Additionally, APES students must be good readers, writers and strong in math (although we will practice these skills continuously throughout the year). You will also have homework so you should be prepared to work hard, not procrastinate, and be organized.
Unit 1: Introduction to Environmental Science (6-8%)
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Date
8/11
8/13 8/17 8/19 8/21 8/25 8/27 8/31 9/2 9/4 |
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Homework
Syllabus signed | Print notes | Finish Lorax ?'s
My Footprint Activity TED Talks (video 1) (video 2) (questions) Lab skills pre-lab '' Lab Skills formal report GPP/NPP Virtual Lab (video) (WS) (due 9/2) '' Bozeman's (1) (2) (3) Print unit 2 guided notes |
Unit 2: The Living World: Biodiversity (10-15%)(Unit 2 Guided Notes)
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Date
9/9*
9/11 9/15 9/17 9/21 9/23 9/25 9/29 10/1 |
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Homework
Weather Webquest
Flat Earther Take-down Biome Project '' '' Finish Shannon-Index Lab Bozeman's (1) (2) (3) |
Unit 3: Populations (10-15%)(Unit 3 Guided Notes)
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Date
10/5
10/7* 10/9 10/14 10/16 10/2010/22 10/26 |
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Unit 4: Earth Systems & Water Resources (10-15%) (Unit 4 Guided Notes)
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Date
10/28
11/2 11/4 11/6 11/10 11/12 11/17 11/19 |
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Unit 5: Land Use & Feeding the World (10-15%) (Unit 5 Guided Notes)
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Date
11/23
12/2 12/4 12/8 12/10 12/14 12/16 xmas 1/5 |
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Unit 6: Energy Resources and Consumption (10-15%) (Unit 6 Guided Notes)
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Date
1/7
1/11 1/13 1/15 1/20 1/22 1/26 1/28 2/1 |
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Unit 7: Pollution (25-30%) (Unit 7 Guided Notes)
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Date
2/3
2/5 2/9 2/11 2/16 2/18 2/23 2/25 3/1 3/3 3/5 3/16 3/18 3/23 |
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Unit 8: Global Change & Sustainable Futures (10-15%) (Unit 8 Guided Notes)
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Date
3/25
3/29 3/31 4/6 4/8 4/13 4/15 4/19 4/21 |
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Preparing to PASS our AP Exam
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Date
4/23
4/27 4/29 5/3 5/5 5/7 5/11 5/13 |
Topic/Classwork
Cumulative AP Exam 3 (MC)
Cumulative AP Exam 3 (FRQ) Go Over Exams 1 &3 Cumulative AP Exam 4 (MC) Cumulative AP Exam 4 (FRQ) Review AP Exam 2&5 Review |
Homework
Textbook AP Exam 1 Multiple Choice
Textbook AP Exam 1 FRQ Textbook AP Exam 2 Multiple Choice Textbook AP Exam 2 FRQ Study! Study! |
Environmental Science Exam is May 14, 2021 at 12:00pm
Section 1: Multiple Choice
80 Questions | 1 Hour, 30 Minutes | 60% of Exam Score
New question type analyzing texts: Five questions will assess students’ ability to evaluate sources of information with a text-based stimulus.
Questions will now place equal emphasis on the analysis of quantitative data and data in the form of models and representations.
Each question will have four options.
Section 2: Free Response
3 Questions | 1 Hour, 10 Minutes | 40% of Exam Score
The three free-response question types will now remain the same from year to year:
Question 1 will ask students to design and analyze an investigation.
Question 2 will ask students to analyze an environmental problem and propose a solution using models and representations.
Question 3 will ask students to analyze an environmental problem and propose a solution using calculations.
Reviewing for the AP Exam
Review Classes:www.mytestedge.com
www.passtheregents.com
Review Resources:Exam Practice Practice exams and past exams offered by the college board website.
Bozeman Videos by Chapter
Environmental Laws Review-Quizlet
Crash Course Videos-APES Topics
Timeline: 70 Years of Environmental History
APES Year in Review powerpoint of the important topics covered from through out the year.
APESinabox Vimeo Videos-Created as a review of APES, they offered quite a few great review videos all about 10 mins in length. Worth checking out. Pay special attention to "Environmental Law" and "Environmental History" since our book doesn't spend a lot of time on these topics, but they are important to the AP.
The Ultimate List of AP Environmental Science Tips
Practice- practice questions, free response questions, and checklist to study. Offering an amazing guide for review.
Videos/Quizzes- includes all AP topics, great interactive review resource
APES Calculator-What will you get? Find out the stats needed to score a 5!
www.passtheregents.com
Review Resources:Exam Practice Practice exams and past exams offered by the college board website.
Bozeman Videos by Chapter
Environmental Laws Review-Quizlet
Crash Course Videos-APES Topics
Timeline: 70 Years of Environmental History
APES Year in Review powerpoint of the important topics covered from through out the year.
APESinabox Vimeo Videos-Created as a review of APES, they offered quite a few great review videos all about 10 mins in length. Worth checking out. Pay special attention to "Environmental Law" and "Environmental History" since our book doesn't spend a lot of time on these topics, but they are important to the AP.
The Ultimate List of AP Environmental Science Tips
Practice- practice questions, free response questions, and checklist to study. Offering an amazing guide for review.
Videos/Quizzes- includes all AP topics, great interactive review resource
APES Calculator-What will you get? Find out the stats needed to score a 5!
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