AP Environmental Science Course Overview

The AP Environmental Science Course provides a comprehensive study of environmental science, covering topics like sustainability, energy transfer, and interactions between species and the environment. Students engage in hands-on activities, fieldwork investigations, and scientific experiments to develop a deeper understanding of environmental issues and solutions. With a focus on practical applications and real-world experiences, this course equips students with the knowledge and skills to make a positive impact on the world around them. Tags: Environmental Science, AP Course, Sustainability, Hands-on Activities, Fieldwork Investigations

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1. AP Environmental Science Alicia McGee

2. About the AP Environmental Science Course The AP Environmental Science Course is designed to be the equivalent of a one-semester, introductory college course in environmental science. Students should have completed two years of high school laboratory science one year of life science and one year of physical science (e.g., a year of biology and a year of chemistry). Due to the quantitative analysis required in the course, it is also required that the students have taken at least one year of algebra. It is required that students have the opportunity to spend a minimum of 25% of instructional time engaged in hands-on, inquiry-based laboratory and/or fieldwork investigations. 2 2/24/2025 Add a footer

3. AP Environmental Science Practices Students will learn and use the following Science Practices as we study the Big Ideas covered in AP Environmental Science Concept Explanation Visual Representations Text and Data Analysis Scientific Experiments Mathematical Routines Environmental Solutions Big Ideas Covered in APES Sustainability Energy Transfer Interactions between Different Species and the Environment Interactions between Earth Systems 3 2/24/2025 Add a footer

4. You are literally learning how to save the world! It is the most interesting class you will ever take!

5. Even though this year has been different: Students volunteering on Earth Day 2019 In APES, you will get the opportunity to: Become part of the solution to environmental issues Go on field trips to learn about the local environment Participate in webinars and meetings that will affect our local environment. Participate in outdoor field activities and interesting labs Participate in volunteer activities 5 2/24/2025 Add a footer

6. QUESTIONS?

7. Its your opportunity to save the World! I look forward to seeing you next year. Alicia McGee 72/24/2025 Add a footer