Download Apes class 2011-2012

Apes class 2011-2012
 Lakshmi
 Alexandra Bennet
 Caleigh Davenport
 Adhavan
 Wonjoon
 Seungjun
 Milan
 Dong Hwan
AP Environmental Science: APES
 “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 and/or preventing
them.”
About APES
 1) It is an applied science.
 2) It is interdisciplinary:
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biology, chemistry, physics, geology,
ecology, economics, political science,
math.
 3) It is both theoretical and practical.
 4) It has a relevant lab component
STUDENT CHARACTERISTICS
 · Highly motivated
 · Skilled reader
 Independent reader and note taker
 · Critical thinker
 · Problem solver
 · Interested in learning
 · Willing to work
Class structure
 1 College Style Lecture Class
 2 Classroom discussion sections
 1 double lab period
My Class and Students
 Pictures to be added
GENERAL INFO
 Weekly reading 1+ chapter…take good notes!!
 Labs, some with formal lab reports
 Look to “green” up our campus
 AP EXAM prep
 GOAL: INFORMATION to make DECISIONS
Topics Covered
The Living World
 A. Ecosystem Structure
 B. Energy Flow
 C. Ecosystem Diversity
 D. Natural Ecosystem
Change
 E. Natural
Biogeochemical Cycles
 Biomes
Energy Resources
and Consumption
A. Energy Concepts
B. Energy Consumption
1. History
2. Present Global Energy Use
3. Future Energy Needs
C. Fossil Fuel Resources and Use
D. Nuclear Energy
E. Hydroelectric Power
F. Energy Conservation
G. Renewable Energy
Pollution
 A. Pollution Types
1. Air Pollution
2. Noise Pollution
3. Water Pollution
4. Solid Waste
B. Impacts on the Environment
and Human Health
1. Hazards to Human Health
2. Hazardous Chemicals in
the Environment
C. Economic Impacts
Global Change
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A. Stratospheric Ozone
B. Global Warming
C. Loss of Biodiversity
Population
A. Population Biology Concepts
B. Human Population
1. Human Population Dynamics
2. Population Size
3. Impacts of Population Growth
Earth Systems and Resources
A. Earth Science Concepts
B. The Atmosphere
C. Global Water Resources and Use
D. Soil and Soil Dynamics
and and Water Use
A. Agriculture
B. Forestry
C. Rangelands
D. Other Land Use
1. Urban Land Development
2. Transportation Infrastructure
3. Public and Federal Lands
4. Land Conservation Options
5. Sustainable Land-Use Strategies
E. Mining
F. Fishing
G. GlobaI Economics
Exams in May
Good Luck
 100 multi-choice questions in 90 minutes
4 Free Response Questions in 90
minutes
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