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Advanced Placement Environmental Science (APES) Mr. Shannon Course Description: The AP Environmental Science Course is designed to be the equivalent of a one-semester introductory college course in environmental science. The course will provide students with the scientific principles, concepts, and methodologies required to understand the interrelationships within the natural world, and to identify and analyze environmental problems. Students will also evaluate the relative risks associated with these problems, and examine alternative solutions for resolving and/or preventing them. Students will use previous experiences in chemistry, biology, and physical science to classify, analyze, and evaluate these environmental issues that challenge humans within the framework of social, historic, and economic parameters. Class Schedule: This class meets five of the six-day cycle. One class period meets in a block (2 mods) and will be devoted to hands-on laboratory experiences, field work, field trips, or testing. Many labs will require a full written report. Student Evaluation: Grades in the class are based upon laboratory work, quizzes, tests, homework, and journal writing. Tests consist of multiple choice questions and free response essays. Tests are scored in a similar fashion to the AP test; with the multiple choice section worth 60% and free response essays are worth 40%. A scrap book/journal will be maintained throughout the year. It will include a current event article with summary and reflection for each week. It will also include case studies found within the book and elsewhere. Most labs are “informal” and do not require a full lab report. Approximately one lab per quarter will require a full write-up. There will also be at least one project assigned each semester. One is an individual project and one is a small group project. I will maintain a website for the class. Many things will also be posted on the shared directory at school. The site will include lecture notes, assignments, other handouts, and important Links The quarter grade is calculated based on the following criteria: Tests and quizzes are weighted at 60% Lab reports and projects are weighted at 25% Homework, Journal, and other assignments are weighted at 15% Grade Scale: A 93-100% B 83-89% C 73-79% D 63-69% A90-92% B80-82% C70-72% D60-62% F Text Book: Living In The Environment; 16th edition; G. Tyler Miller/Scott Spoolman. Brooks/Cole Thompson Learning Student-Supplied Materials Lecture Notebook Journal/Scrapbook 3 packs of 4” x 6” index cards 0-59% Course Outline Unit 1 2 weeks Chapter 1: Environmental Problems, Their Causes, and Sustainability Topics Sustainability Ecological Footprints Causes of Environmental Problems Principles of Sustainability Chapter 2: Science, Matter, Energy and Systems Topics What is Science? Definitions and Behavior of Matter Definitions and Types of Energy Behaviors of Systems Unit 2 3 weeks Chapter 3: Ecosystems: What Are They and How Do They Work? Topics What Is Ecology? Ecosystem Components Energy and Matter Within An Ecosystem Chapter 4: Biodiversity and Evolution Topics What is Biodiversity? Evolution and Natural Selection Geological and Climate Effects Human Activity, Speciation, Extinction Chapter 5: Biodiversity, Species Interaction, Population Control Topics Species Interaction Competition and Population Control Adaptation and Succession Unit 3 3 weeks Chapter 7: Climate and Terrestrial Biodiversity Topics Factors Influencing Climate Climate and Biome Locations Human Effects on Ecosystems Chapter 10: Sustaining Terrestrial Biodiversity: The Ecosystem Approach Topics Threats To Forest Ecosystems Managing and Sustaining Forests Managing and Sustaining Grasslands The Ecosystem Approach Chapter 9: Sustaining Biodiversity: The Species Approach Topics Humans’ Role In Premature Extinction Protecting Wild Species From Extinction Unit 4 Chapter 8: Aquatic Biodiversity Topics Nature of Aquatic Systems Marine Systems: Importance and Human Impact Freshwater Ecosystems: Importance and Human Impact Chapter 11: Sustaining Aquatic Biodiversity Topics Major Threats To Aquatic Biodiversity Protecting and Maintaining Marine Biodiversity Protecting and Maintaining Wetlands Protecting and Maintaining Freshwater Lakes and Rivers 3 weeks Unit 5 3 weeks Chapter 14: Geology and Nonrenewable Minerals Topics Geological Processes Rock Cycle Mineral Resources Depletion and Sustainability of Minerals; Mining Chapter 12: Food, Soil, and Pest Management Topics Food Security and Production Environmental Problems and Food Production Protecting Crops From Pests Sustainable Food Production Unit 6 2 weeks Chapter 6: The Human Population and Its Impact Topics Cultural Carrying Capacity Factors Influencing Population Size Age Structure of a Population Slowing Population Growth Unit 7 3 weeks Chapter 15: Nonrenewable Energy Topics Energy Sources Oil Natural Gas Coal Nuclear Chapter 16: Energy Efficiency and Renewable Resources Topics Efficiency and Cutting Waste Solar Energy Hydroelectric Wind Biomass Geothermal Unit 8 Chapter 17: Environmental Hazards and Human Health Topics Major Health Hazards Biological Hazards Chemical Hazards Perceiving and Avoiding Risk Chapter 21: Solid and Hazardous Waste Topics Problems Associated With Solid and Hazardous Waste Reusing and Recycling Burning and Burying Solid Waste Dealing With Hazardous Waste Sustainable Low0Waste Society Chapter 22: Sustainable Cities Topics Major Urban Population Trends Urban Resources and Environmental Problems Transportation As An Urban issue Urban Land Use Planning 3 weeks Unit 9 3 weeks Chapter 13: Water Resources Topics Usable Water Ground Water Dams Desalination Sustainability of Water Use Flooding Chapter 20: Water Pollution Topics Causes and Effects Stream and Lake Pollution Ground Water Pollution Ocean Pollution Unit 10 3 weeks Chapter 18: Air Pollution Topics Nature of the Atmosphere Indoor and Outdoor Pollution Acid Deposition Health Effects and Dealing with Air Pollution Chapter 19: Climate Change and Ozone Depletion Topics Future Climate Scenarios Effects of Global Atmospheric Warming Slowing Climate Change Causes and Effects of Ozone Depletion Unit 11 2 weeks Chapter 23: Economics, Environment, and Sustainability Topics Economics and the Biosphere Putting Values On Environmental Issues Reducing Poverty Making the Transition Chapter 24, Politics, Environment and Sustainability Topics The Role of Government Environmental Policy and Law Environmental Groups Global Environmental Security Chapter 25: Environmental World Views, Ethics, and Sustainability Topics Environmental World Views The Role of Education Living Sustainably Unit 12 1 week Review for AP Exam (Exam Date Monday, May 6, 2013) Other Assignments, Etc: Reading and written assignments from the book are not listed in the above outline. They will be assigned with each chapter covered. Long-term field studies/projects/ community service will be assigned to students at the beginning of the school year. Journal/Scrapbook: Students keep a journal/scrapbook of current environmental issues. They must find a newspaper or magazine article related to anything environmental. The article is to be included in the book as well as a short written review and discussion of the specific issue’s personal impact. During the school year, two articles per month will be required. Time will be spent discussing the articles. Students will have the opportunity to choose one article of particular interest and make a class presentation. Case Studies: Case studies are very important in the study of environmental science. These are included as part of the textbook reading writing assignments. Students will be assigned case studies and prepare a short presentation concerning the importance of the case. Field Trips: One day field trip to include: City of Nevin State Fish Hatchery, City of Madison waste water treatment plant, and Dane County landfill Other possible field trip(s): Madison Gas & Electric power plant, Forest Products Laboratory The Exam The A.P. Environmental Science Exam created by the College Board and Educational Testing Service will be administered on May 6, 2013. This exam is three hours in length and consists of two parts: a multiple-choice section comprised of 100 questions and forming 60% of the grade, and a free response section comprised of four free-response questions and forming 40% of the grade. The multiple choice section is designed to cover the breadth of your knowledge and understanding of environmental science and includes thought provoking problems and questions based on fundamental ideas from environmental science as well as questions based on the recall of basic facts and major concepts. The freeresponse section emphasizes the application of principles in greater depth; you will need to organize answers to broad questions, demonstrating reasoning and analytical skills, as well as the ability to synthesize material from several sources into a coherent essay. There are three types of free response questions: data analysis, document based, and synthesis and evaluation. Attendance and Participation You are expected to attend and participate in all class sessions and assignments. You should complete assigned reading and exercises before the date they are due, and you are expected to participate fully in labs, fieldwork, and other exercises, whether they be individual or team-based. See student handbook for school attendance policy. Class Rules This course is equivalent to a college level course, and you are expected to act as an adult at all times, whether in class, in the lab, or on a field trip. Disruption of class activities in any way will not be tolerated and will result in disciplinary referrals as necessary. Cell phones must be kept turned off during school hours or they will be confiscated. I expect all students to be responsible and courteous at all times. General Policies 1. Make Up Policy- Make-up work must be turned in upon your return to class. If you were present the day the assignment was given, but absent the day it was due, the assignment is due the first day you return. The same is true to tests and projects. Missing a review day before the test does not excuse you from taking the test. 2. EC- It is your responsibility to obtain class-work. All work must be turned in immediately after you return to class. 3. Cheating & Plagiarism- I do not expect cheating or plagiarism from any of you. You will receive a zero and I will contact your parent. 4. How to Be SuccessfulCome prepared (work completed, supplies, & mentally ready to work) Be respectful (to yourself, classmates, classroom stuff, and me) Work Safely Participate, ask questions, be happy and positive, enjoy life Assignments Class Assignments: Class assignments will include daily home assignments, team projects and research, reading and written work. Scientists and environmental professionals are expected to present their work products in a timely, neat, accurate and well-organized fashion, and you are expected to do the same in this course. Work must be submitted on the day it is due (at the beginning of class), or 10% will be deducted for each day late. Any assignments not turned in within two school (no class) days will receive a zero. Laboratories: Laboratory and field investigations are designed to complement the lecture/activity portion of the course by providing opportunities to learn about the environment through firsthand observations, to test concepts and principles which have been introduced in class, to explore specific issues and problems in greater depth, and to gain an awareness of the importance of confounding variables which exist in the real world. Investigations will be diverse and will include indoor laboratory activities, outdoor activities, as well as field experience outside the confines of the campus. The labs are designed to invite students to think critically, to observe environmental systems, to develop and conduct well designed experiments, to utilize appropriate techniques and instrumentation, to analyze and interpret data, to present data orally and in the form of statistical and graphical presentations, to apply concepts to the solution of environmental problems, to form conclusions and to propose further study. Formal lab reports are required and must be kept throughout the year (there availability may influence whether or not you receive college credit) Current Events: Students will be assigned a Current Events Scrapbook at the beginning of the year. This project will last until the test and is meant to prepare students for the APES exam. Four environmental current events and analysis are due each month.