Download AP Environmental Science Fall 2016

AP Environmental Science
Ms. Laura Patch
Fall 2016
Email: [email protected]
1st Block
Phone: 884-4103 Ext. 6773
About Ms. Patch: The 2016-2017 school year will be my 11th year teaching at BHS. I majored
in Biology, with an Environmental Science Concentration, and Secondary Education from the
University of NC- Greensboro and received my M.S. in Science Education from Montana State
in 2013. To support and guide student learning I often relate topics through my own experiences
and interests, as my enthusiasm comes through with discussions, activities, or presenting relevant
information. I believe in students coming to their own informed decisions by making
connections and approaching topics with openness and curiosity.
APES Course Description: The goal of the AP Environmental Science course is to provide
students with the scientific principles, concepts, and methodologies required to understand the
interrelationships of the natural world, to identify and analyze environmental problems both
natural and human-made, to evaluate the relative risks associated with these problems, and to
examine alternative solutions for resolving or preventing them. Environmental science is
interdisciplinary; it embraces a wide variety of topics from different areas of study. Yet there are
several major unifying constructs, or themes, that cut across the many topics included in the
study of environmental science. This is a one semester course with an AP test May 1st
Course Objectives and Emphasis :
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Earth Systems and Resources (10-15%)
The Living World (10-15%)
Population (10-15%)
Land and Water Use (10-15%)
Energy Resources and Consumption (10-15%)
Pollution (25-30%)
Global Change (10-15%)
Topics and Approximate Dates of Units, Quizzes, Tests: See attached Pacing Guide
Methods of Instruction and Assessment: PowerPoint Lectuers, Moodle2 Resources, Group
Investigations and Inquiry Labs, WebQuests/Virtual Labs, Videos with Discussions, Field
Work*, At Home Reading and Notetaking, 2 Notebook Checks, Book Review*, Case Studies*,
Unit Study Guides, Chapter Quizzes, Free Response Questions*, Service Learning*
Grading Scale:
HW/CW/Quiz/NB/WQ
LR/Projects/SG
Tests
15%
35%
50%
1st Quarter: 37.5 % 2nd Quarter:37.5%
Final Exam: 25% = 100% Semester Grade
Everyday Materials :
-Binder/Notebook - Paper -Pens/Pencils,
-Living in the Environment: 18th Ed. Miller\
(Textbook or Online PDF)*
-Chromebook, charged with case
-Barron’s Test Prep Book (Recommended)*
Progress Reports:
Progress Reports will go out every 2 weeks and Mid-Term for each quarter.
Parents, please review, sign, and return these.
Dates: Sept. 13th, Sept. 28th , Oct. 11th , Oct. 25th, Nov.15th, Nov. 30th, Dec. 13th, Jan. 10th
End of 1st Quarter: October 28th
End of 2nd Quarter: January 20th
Class Guidelines:
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Be on time for class, in your seat when the bell rings, unless you are turning in homework
or working on the warm-up.
Food and drinks are allowed at your desk only, not in the back lab area. Clean up after
yourselves or this privilege will be taken away.
Remove your hat
No cell phones, unless use is approved by Ms. Patch
Always respect others and be considerate
Attendance: Every 3 tardies=1 absence. 4th absence= lunch detention. 8th and 12th
absence = ISS. Make-up time is required after 5 absences
Make-up assignments are accepted within 5 days if absent. Missing assignments are
accepted up to two weeks tardy. A penalty of 10 points will be deducted for late work