AP Environmental Science (Period 3 & 5) Assignments

 

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COURSE DESCRIPTION:

This course will deal with scientific principles, concepts and methodologies needed to better understand the interrelationship between humans and the natural world in which we live. The course is designed to meet the College Board guidelines for AP Environmental Science, and will therefore be the equivalent of a college-level introductory environmental science course.

 

COURSE PREREQUISITES:

The prerequisites for this course are a grade of C or better in biology, chemistry and algebra I or Instructor/Associate Principal approval. Students will be required to work outdoors and attend field trips as part of the lab/field work component of this class. Students will also be required to analyze both natural and man-made environmental problems and consider possible alternative solutions for solving and/or preventing environmental problems.

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ANNOUNCEMENTS:
May 28 - June 1

AGENDA:
Day 1 - Term Paper Briefing and Discussion
Day 2 - Term Paper Research and Formulation
Day 3 - Term Paper Research and Formulation
 
NEXT TEST:
Final will be in the form of a Term Paper and Presentation
The Term Paper will be DUE NO LATER THAN June 15th.
Presentations will take place during days scheduled for finals.


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POSTED BELOW:
- Official College Board AP Environmental Science Course Guide: This document is the official course guide produced by the people responsible for producing your AP Environmental Science Exam.
- World Population.mov: This short video shows the growth in global human population from the dawn of civilization through what is projected at the end of this century.
- AP Central Website: This link will take you to the the Official AP Environmental Website. Here you can find a wealth of resources that will help you prepare for the AP Environmental Science Exam, including Free Response questions from previous AP Exams (Note: these free response questions are similar if not the same ones used in your unit tests). Go To: AP Central Website

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