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AP Environmental Science Syllabus 2014-15 Instructor: Mr. Zachary Rhodenizer Primary Textbook: Miller, Jr., G. Tyler. 2007. Living in the Environment: Principles, Connections and Solutions (15th Edition). Canada: Thomson Leaning, Inc. Additional Resources: Silent Spring; by Rachel Carson The Diversity of Life; by Edward O. Wilson Energy: Its Use and the Environment by Roger A. Hinrichs and Merlin H. Kleinbach Film, We All Live Downstream Film, The Burial Ground OSHA Standards for the General Industry 2007, 29 CFR Part 1910. CFR Title 40: Protection of Environment Laboratory Texts: Molnar, William. 2005. Laboratory Investigations for AP Environmental Science. New Jersey: Peoples Education. Standard Methods of the Examination of Water and Wastewater, 20th Edition EPA SW-846 Test Methods for Evaluating Solid Waste, Physical/Chemical Methods AP Environmental Science Course Description & Prerequisites AP Environmental Science is a very challenging subject that combines Earth Science, Biology, Chemistry, Statistics, and public policy. Students will investigate the history of environmental science and human impact on environmental systems. Topics covered will include, but not be limited to, earth systems and resources, the living world, biological and chemical cycles, population dynamics, land and water use, energy resources and consumption, pollution and global change. The APES classroom is comprised of approximately 20-25 sophomores, juniors and seniors. The class meets for 90-minutes every other day for four 9-week periods for a total of 36 weeks. Additional afternoon and weekend field work will be required as needed. Each student is expected to take the AP exam in May 2011. According to policy, the only course pre-requisite for AP Environmental Science is the satisfactory completion of Biology. However, the APES student must possess strong analytical and mathematical skills. Course materials and work will include not only mathematical modeling and analysis of environmental data, but also reading and analyzing textbook and outside source materials including environmental legislation, position papers and government reports. AP Environmental Science can be taken concurrently with Advanced Chemistry. Advanced Chemistry must be completed before moving on to higher courses (Physics, Anatomy & Physiology I/II and AP Biology). APES is a weighted course and students can earn up to 4 college credit hours if they pass the AP exam with a score of 3 or above. Laboratory and Field Work Laboratory experiments will utilize ASTM Standard Methods and EPA methodologies for Solid Waste, Drinking Water and Waste Water analysis; OSHA methodologies from 29 CFR Part 1910 for toxicological and exposure analysis; and current EPA methodologies for the examination of air pollutants both industrial and indoor. Water samples will be collected from local creeks and streams following EPA protocols for sample collection and preservation. Course Timeline: Topic Labs and Activities Classroom introduction and Safety Environmental Problems, their causes and sustainability What is Envir. Science Evolution of Environmental Sci College Board Class structure Environmental Problems/causes/sustainability History of EPA and regulations Environmental Hierarchy (State v Federal) Legislation v Enforcement The scientific process Chapter Week 1 Week 1 Ch. 1 Week 1-2 Ch. 2 Discuss Silent spring Film “The Burial Ground” Lab: Footprint activitystudents calculate their effect on earth’s ecological balance Lab: calc. exponential growth and sustainability Scientific method, measurements, and calculations Six Sigma approach to problem solving Lab: Statapult Lab: experimental design Activity: Identifying matter Lab: energy Week 2 Ch. 2 Field lab: soil borings Speaker from USGS Lab 2: plate techtonics Lab 9-10: soil analysis and salinization Week 3 N/A Matter and Energy What is matter? What is energy? How do we use energy? Earth systems and Resources Structure and composition of earth o Plate tectonics o Chemical weathering o Earthquakes o atmosphere Class rules and Lab safety Lab safety quiz APES Pre-test Timeline Earth Systems and Resources Climate and weather o Tornados, hurricanes, etc o Climate shifts and changes Living Systems: Ecosystems Communities and ecosystems Energy flow (biogeochemical cycles) Living World: Evolution and Biodiversity Evolution Geologic Processes Speciation and Extinction Living World: Terrestrial Biodiversity Biomes Human Living Worlds: Aquatic Biodiversity Aquatic Environments Living Worlds: Community Community Structure Ecological Succession Species Interaction Ecological Sustainability & Stability Population: Population Ecology Population dynamics Thomas Malthus Growth Curves, etc. Carrying Capacity Population: Human Population Human population Human Impact Living Worlds: Sustainability Terrestrial; Aquatic Land and Water Use: Food, Soil and Pesticide Management Agricultural Impact Pesticides, Herbicides and Impact Legislation Definitions Uses Bioaccumulation potential Forestry Rangelands Urban Land Use Public and Federal Land Use/Impact Conservation Mining Fishing Economics Land and Water Use: Water Transfer of Water Sources of Water · Water Loss Week 4 Ch. 5 Week 5 Ch. 3 Week 6-7 Ch. 4 Week 8 Ch. 5 Week 8 Ch. 6 Activity: effects of climate change and predictions Lab: climatograms Lab: specific heat and climate Lab: Describe the ecosystem of SR Lab: owl pellets Lab: food chain simulation Lab #16: Trophic Levels The Origins of Life , Charles Darwin The Diversity of Life , Edward O. Wilson Field Lab: stream diversity, forest diversity, school diversity Lab: Diversity Study Lab #18: Diversity Index See Above Lab #17: Predator-Prey Week 9-10 Ch. 7 Lab: natural selection Lab: population study, census study Week 11 Ch. 8 Activity: Census Lab #19 - 22: World Population Growth; exponential growth, trends, and distribution Week 12 Ch. 9 Week 13 Ch. 10-12 Lab #1-9: Land Use in Your Area Week Lab #5: Conservation Lab #6: Mining Week 14-15 Ch. 13 Lab: Water Salinization Lab: calculating personal water usage Lab #11: Local Water Use Week 15-16 Ch. 14 Energy Resources: Geology Rock Cycle Minerals Non-renewable Minerals Energy Resources: Non-renewable Natural Gas Week 18Coal Nuclear Renewable Resources Production Use Geothermal Energy Hydrogen Wind Solar Pollution: Human Health Risk Assessment and Health Hazards Toxicology OSHA Pollution: Air Pollution Point Source CAA Attainment Areas Pollution: Water Pollution Water Pollution Waste Streams CWA Pollution: Noise Pollution OSHA Requirements Pollution: Solid and Hazardous Waste Solid Waste vs. Hazardous Waste RCRA Hazardous Waste Economic Impact Lab #13: Water Loss Lab #14: Water Diversions Field Experience: Water Quality Index Field Experience: water and wastewater treatment Activity: design a better way to treat water Lab #1-12: The Rock Cycle Lab #8: Recycle This! Lab #23: Energy Resources Comparison Week 17 Ch. 15 Week 18 Ch. 16 Read: Energy: Its Use and the Environment by Roger A. Hinrichs andMerlin H. Kleinbach · ISBN-10: 0030318343 · Project: Alternative Energy Source · Activity #25: Calculating personal energyusage Lab #26: Solar Absorption Lab: Calculating LD-50 using Ceriodaphnia dubia Activity: OSHA inspection and Risk Assessment Activity: Stack testing and calculations Lab: IAQ Air Monitoring Activity: Dispersion model Labs: Biochemical Oxygen Demand; Chemical Oxygen Demand TSS/TVSS/TDS Nitrate/Nitrate E. coli test Sulfate Phosphate Speaker from DEQ Activity: Migration mapping (of pollutants) Lab: Noise pollutions, measuring in different areas Field Visit: Superfund site (SBII, Piney River or Wheelabrator) Lab: Build your own landfill Week 21-22 Ch. 21 Ch. 19 Week 24-26 Ch. 21 Week 26 29 CFR 1910 Global Change Ozone (Stratosphere) Global Warming Extinction Global Economics: Economics and Sustainability Politics World Ethics AP Exam Environmental Challenge To build a better environment Hazwoper Instruction Final Exam Lab: Calculate the savings, impact of recycling programs Activity: measuring ozone levels Lab #33: Global Climate Change Lab #32: Political Activism Week 30-31 Ch. 24-26 Week 36 Honor Code Policy SRHS has established an honor code to help instill a sense of responsibility and integrity in its student body, as well as to validate the hard work of those students who operate within the bounds of the honor code. The honor code is taken seriously, and will be strictly enforced. Honor Code I, as a student of Staunton River High School, pledge to do all within my power to uphold the honor, integrity, and scholastic standing of my school; to assume responsibility for my own actions; and neither to give nor receive help on any homework, quiz, test, exam, or other assignment that I am expected to do alone. Results of honor code infractions include but are not limited to: parent contacted by teacher, student assigned a grade of 0 on the assignment, and/or referral to an administrator. E-mail address _________________________________