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AP Environmental Science

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Justin Bursch

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Prerequisites:

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Biology

Chemistry

Algebra

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About the Course

  • APES is considered a college level introductory course in Environmental Science.

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  • The standards followed in this course can be viewed at the College Board website.

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Topics Covered

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Topics Covered: See the College Board Website for more details on these topics.

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  • Scientific Method and Environmental Ethics

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  • Dynamic Earth Processes

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  • Ecology, Biogeochemical Cycles, Energy in Earth Systems

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  • Biomes and Climate

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  • Evolution and �Biodiversity

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  • Human impact: agriculture, land use, energy, air pollution, water use, waste management, population growth

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Workload

  • Lectures 2 days per week (avg.)
  • Labs 1-2 days per week (avg.)
  • Roughly 0.5 to 1 hour of homework and review per night (2 hours per class meeting)
  • Regular reading quizzes
  • Unit exams every 2 weeks (avg.)

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AP Exam

  • 2 hours, 40 minutes; 80 multiple choice and 3 free response questions
  • AP GRADE QUALIFICATION
    • 5 Extremely well qualified
    • 4 Well qualified
    • 3 Qualified
    • 2 Possibly qualified
    • 1 No recommendation

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Do you want to take the class?

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  • Visit administration for the AP contract

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AP Environmental Brochure 2024-2025