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A.P. Environmental Science (APES) |
AP Environmental Science page for Students
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Environmental Science is the study of the way humans interact with their environment, both living and non-living components. The goal of this class is to raise awareness on the global and local environmental issues we face today and the interdisciplinary studies involved in solving issues. This college level course critically analyzes and develops ways to combat
these environmental stresses.
*PLEASE WATCH! A GREAT Introduction video of the APES Course- Bozeman Science
these environmental stresses.
*PLEASE WATCH! A GREAT Introduction video of the APES Course- Bozeman Science
STUDY!!!
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CALENDAR OF COURSE CONTENT
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ASSIGNMENTS: (2015-2016)
DUE BY MONDAY, 5/16 - submit Part 1 (media essay) and rough draft of Part 2 (typed letter) of Final Exam to wrago@pinescharter.net (see file below for instructions)
*Period 5- MOCK EXAM (Part 1- MC only) on Monday, 4/25! (open notes)
*Periods 4, 6- MOCK EXAM (Part 1- MC only) on Thursday, 4/26!
*Period 5- CH. 24/Envtl. Laws TEST on Wed., 4/20! (See ppt notes/links below)
*Periods 4, 6- CH. 24 /Envtl. Laws TEST on Thursday, 4/21!
Due Friday, 4/15 - Research LD 50 of household substance/calculations (search MSDS data base)
*Period 5- CH. 19 QUIZ on Weds., 4/13! (See ppt notes/links below)
*Periods 4, 6- CH. 19 QUIZ on Thursday, 4/14!
*Period 5- CH. 20 & 21 Test on Monday, 4/11! (See ppt notes/links below)
*Periods 4, 6- CH. 20 & 21 Test on Tuesday, 4/12!
*Ch. 17 & 18 FRQ on Thursday, 4/7!
*Period 5- Oil Spill Lab due and CH. 17 & 18 Test on Monday, 4/4!
*Periods 4, 6 -Oil Spill Lab due and CH. 17 & 18 Test on Tuesday, 4/5!
Due Monday, 3/28 (5th period) and Tues. 3/29 (4th/6th periods) - Home Energy Audits due WITH COPY OF FPL BILL! (see file under Ch. 17 for instructions)
********************BEGIN 4th Quarter****************************
*Ch. 16 and 17.4 Test on Monday, 3/14!!!
Due *Monday, 3/7 - "Eating Green" Challenge follow up essay to turnitin.com (see file below for questions to answer in your essay)
Turnitin.com set up (by class period)
Due by Friday, 3/4 - Post 1 article/video/picture/graph related to Ch. 14 content AND comment on 1 other posts. *All posts will be approved prior to appearing on the blog! Comment responses must be thoughtful to post and include content discussed in class in order to count for credit! One sentence will NOT count!
Due Monday, 2/29 - Read "Taking Stock: Animal farming and the Environment" and complete the notes chart (see files under Ch. 14/23 resources) ; Food journal for "Eating Green" Challenge;
TEST ON CH. 14/23! (open notes)
Due Thursday, 2/25 - Storm water Treatment area lab questions AND GRAPH!
Due Monday, 2/22- Read through "Everglades and Storm water Treatment Areas" handout (p.1 & 2 both sides) for class activity.
Due Friday, 2/19- Home Water Audit answers AND GRAPH of your results! (see pdf file under "Ch. 15/22 resources" for questionnaire to complete)
Due Thursday, 2/18 - ALL Water Quality labs (fecal coliform, school water quality data tests, Waste water treatment lab)
*CH. 15 & 22 TEST on Friday, 2/12! (open notes)
Due Friday, 2/5 - "FLOW- For the Love of Water" Documentary Follow up Essay Q's (see links under Ch. 15 & 22)
Due Tues. 2/2 (Period 5) / Weds. 2/3 (Period 6) - Download the "FLOW- For the Love of Water" questions (see link under Ch. 15 & 22 below). Read through the background information links and answer background questions #1-3, PRIOR to coming to Block class to watch the video. (3rd page- ESSAY Q'S DUE FRIDAY, 2/5!)
Due Monday, 2/1 - Finish Everglades flow lab questions
*Ch. 11/13 (some 12) TEST on Monday, 2/1! (open notes- see files below for study guides)
Due Monday, 1/25 - Complete U.S. Public Land Use organizational chart/legislation (see file below)
Due *SATURDAY, 1/23 by 4 pm - Complete your assigned SDG slide in the Google presentation (shared through Jupitergrades)
*Ch. 9 / 10 TEST on Thursday, 1/21! (open notes; Graveyard Lab due!)
*Ch. 9/10 FRQ (Quiz grade!) on Thursday, 1/14 (HSSD)
Due Thursday, 1/7- Complete Ch. 9 Paramecia Population virtual lab (print lab below to answer questions and ATTACH your GRAPH!)
**********END OF 2nd QUARTER!************
*Ch. 8 and 12 TEST on Thursday, 12/10!
(Ch. 8 Quizlet practice) and (Ch. 12 Quizlet practice)
*"RACING EXTINCTION" extra credit - email me after watching for your question! (WEDS. 12/3 @ 9 PM on Discovery)
DUE THURSDAY, 11/19 - Global Ecosystem Group presentations
(see files below for instructions and grading rubric)
*Quiz on Thursday, 11/12 for Terrestrial and Aquatic Ecosystems
(Ch. 6/7- Ch. 7 notes due!)
DUE Monday, 11/2 - Ch. 6 Notes AND Ch. 6 QUIZ!!!
********************END OF 1st QUARTER!*************************************************************
*CH. 5 TEST on THURSDAY, 10/15! (notes due - see Ch. 5 concept review file below)
*PERIOD 5 ONLY - Complete Owl Pellet Lab calculations for Tues. 10/13!
Due Monday, 10/12- Finish Class Zone Genetic Engineering Virtual Lab (link on Class Zone textbook site- under "Helpful Websites")
Due FRIDAY, 10/2 *NOTE DATE CHANGE: - Ch. 3 & 4 TEST! (notes and Limestone-pH Lab due! see file below)
DUE Weds. 9/30- Complete Nutrient Cycle (Biogeochemical) Questions (worksheet given Monday in class- see file below)
Due Tue. 9/29-Field Research Lab AND Soil Porosity & Permeability Lab
Due Friday, 9/11 - Read p. 32 of textbook on Easter Island before coming to class AND the article featured on NPR, giving an alternate scenario (click link)
Due Thursday, 9/10 - Complete "Recycling with Dimensional Analysis word problems" worksheet
*Chapters 1 & 2 TEST on Tuesday, 9/8! * Topic study guide below (Ch. 1 & 2 notes will be collected and checked!)
Due Friday, 9/4 - Environmental History Timeline (see file below for instructions)
Due Thursday, 9/3 (HSSD) - Tragedy of Commons lab will be collected at the end of the class period!
Due Weds. 9/2 - Ecological Footprint results including description/changes emailed to me by 2:00 pm! (see instructions file below)
Due Thursday, 8/27/15 - All 4 Summer Work Assignments (see "DOWNLOADS" below for files)
*Period 5- MOCK EXAM (Part 1- MC only) on Monday, 4/25! (open notes)
*Periods 4, 6- MOCK EXAM (Part 1- MC only) on Thursday, 4/26!
*Period 5- CH. 24/Envtl. Laws TEST on Wed., 4/20! (See ppt notes/links below)
*Periods 4, 6- CH. 24 /Envtl. Laws TEST on Thursday, 4/21!
Due Friday, 4/15 - Research LD 50 of household substance/calculations (search MSDS data base)
*Period 5- CH. 19 QUIZ on Weds., 4/13! (See ppt notes/links below)
*Periods 4, 6- CH. 19 QUIZ on Thursday, 4/14!
*Period 5- CH. 20 & 21 Test on Monday, 4/11! (See ppt notes/links below)
*Periods 4, 6- CH. 20 & 21 Test on Tuesday, 4/12!
*Ch. 17 & 18 FRQ on Thursday, 4/7!
*Period 5- Oil Spill Lab due and CH. 17 & 18 Test on Monday, 4/4!
*Periods 4, 6 -Oil Spill Lab due and CH. 17 & 18 Test on Tuesday, 4/5!
Due Monday, 3/28 (5th period) and Tues. 3/29 (4th/6th periods) - Home Energy Audits due WITH COPY OF FPL BILL! (see file under Ch. 17 for instructions)
********************BEGIN 4th Quarter****************************
*Ch. 16 and 17.4 Test on Monday, 3/14!!!
Due *Monday, 3/7 - "Eating Green" Challenge follow up essay to turnitin.com (see file below for questions to answer in your essay)
Turnitin.com set up (by class period)
- 4th period - Class ID: 12270208 Password: apes4
- 5th period - Class ID: 12270229 Password: apes5
- 6th period - Class ID: 12270238 Password: apes6
Due by Friday, 3/4 - Post 1 article/video/picture/graph related to Ch. 14 content AND comment on 1 other posts. *All posts will be approved prior to appearing on the blog! Comment responses must be thoughtful to post and include content discussed in class in order to count for credit! One sentence will NOT count!
Due Monday, 2/29 - Read "Taking Stock: Animal farming and the Environment" and complete the notes chart (see files under Ch. 14/23 resources) ; Food journal for "Eating Green" Challenge;
TEST ON CH. 14/23! (open notes)
Due Thursday, 2/25 - Storm water Treatment area lab questions AND GRAPH!
Due Monday, 2/22- Read through "Everglades and Storm water Treatment Areas" handout (p.1 & 2 both sides) for class activity.
Due Friday, 2/19- Home Water Audit answers AND GRAPH of your results! (see pdf file under "Ch. 15/22 resources" for questionnaire to complete)
Due Thursday, 2/18 - ALL Water Quality labs (fecal coliform, school water quality data tests, Waste water treatment lab)
*CH. 15 & 22 TEST on Friday, 2/12! (open notes)
Due Friday, 2/5 - "FLOW- For the Love of Water" Documentary Follow up Essay Q's (see links under Ch. 15 & 22)
Due Tues. 2/2 (Period 5) / Weds. 2/3 (Period 6) - Download the "FLOW- For the Love of Water" questions (see link under Ch. 15 & 22 below). Read through the background information links and answer background questions #1-3, PRIOR to coming to Block class to watch the video. (3rd page- ESSAY Q'S DUE FRIDAY, 2/5!)
Due Monday, 2/1 - Finish Everglades flow lab questions
*Ch. 11/13 (some 12) TEST on Monday, 2/1! (open notes- see files below for study guides)
Due Monday, 1/25 - Complete U.S. Public Land Use organizational chart/legislation (see file below)
Due *SATURDAY, 1/23 by 4 pm - Complete your assigned SDG slide in the Google presentation (shared through Jupitergrades)
*Ch. 9 / 10 TEST on Thursday, 1/21! (open notes; Graveyard Lab due!)
*Ch. 9/10 FRQ (Quiz grade!) on Thursday, 1/14 (HSSD)
Due Thursday, 1/7- Complete Ch. 9 Paramecia Population virtual lab (print lab below to answer questions and ATTACH your GRAPH!)
**********END OF 2nd QUARTER!************
*Ch. 8 and 12 TEST on Thursday, 12/10!
(Ch. 8 Quizlet practice) and (Ch. 12 Quizlet practice)
*"RACING EXTINCTION" extra credit - email me after watching for your question! (WEDS. 12/3 @ 9 PM on Discovery)
DUE THURSDAY, 11/19 - Global Ecosystem Group presentations
(see files below for instructions and grading rubric)
*Quiz on Thursday, 11/12 for Terrestrial and Aquatic Ecosystems
(Ch. 6/7- Ch. 7 notes due!)
DUE Monday, 11/2 - Ch. 6 Notes AND Ch. 6 QUIZ!!!
********************END OF 1st QUARTER!*************************************************************
*CH. 5 TEST on THURSDAY, 10/15! (notes due - see Ch. 5 concept review file below)
*PERIOD 5 ONLY - Complete Owl Pellet Lab calculations for Tues. 10/13!
Due Monday, 10/12- Finish Class Zone Genetic Engineering Virtual Lab (link on Class Zone textbook site- under "Helpful Websites")
Due FRIDAY, 10/2 *NOTE DATE CHANGE: - Ch. 3 & 4 TEST! (notes and Limestone-pH Lab due! see file below)
DUE Weds. 9/30- Complete Nutrient Cycle (Biogeochemical) Questions (worksheet given Monday in class- see file below)
Due Tue. 9/29-Field Research Lab AND Soil Porosity & Permeability Lab
Due Friday, 9/11 - Read p. 32 of textbook on Easter Island before coming to class AND the article featured on NPR, giving an alternate scenario (click link)
Due Thursday, 9/10 - Complete "Recycling with Dimensional Analysis word problems" worksheet
*Chapters 1 & 2 TEST on Tuesday, 9/8! * Topic study guide below (Ch. 1 & 2 notes will be collected and checked!)
Due Friday, 9/4 - Environmental History Timeline (see file below for instructions)
Due Thursday, 9/3 (HSSD) - Tragedy of Commons lab will be collected at the end of the class period!
Due Weds. 9/2 - Ecological Footprint results including description/changes emailed to me by 2:00 pm! (see instructions file below)
Due Thursday, 8/27/15 - All 4 Summer Work Assignments (see "DOWNLOADS" below for files)
- Watch The Lorax and answer questions (The Lorax Video link ~25 mins)
- Current Events story and analysis
- 2 Globalization articles and Critical Thinking questions *SEE both pdf files below! (RE-SCAN of Article #1)
- Print and sign Lab safety contract (scroll all the way down!)
Fun in the Wetlands
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AP Environmental Science Exam IS OVER!!! YOU DID IT! CONGRATULATIONS!
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IMPORTANT LINKS AND RESOURCES:
General Resource Websites:
*AP Central
*Textbook website- helpful chapter tests, flashcards, and more!
*APES major concepts videos - Bozeman Science
*Textbook website- helpful chapter tests, flashcards, and more!
*APES major concepts videos - Bozeman Science
Ch. 24: Solid and Hazardous Waste
1) The Story of Stuff video
2) Solid Waste and Landfill design- Bozeman science
3) Potential Solutions to our Plastic Problem??
2) Solid Waste and Landfill design- Bozeman science
3) Potential Solutions to our Plastic Problem??
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| waste_management_story_of_stuff_questions_2016.docx |
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CH. 19: Toxicology and Pollution
1) Hazards to human health/ toxicology - Bozeman Science
2) Toxic Baby - TED Talk on effects of Bisphenol A
2) Toxic Baby - TED Talk on effects of Bisphenol A
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CH. 20-21: Atmosphere and Air Quality; Air Pollution
Currents events articles:
Volkswagon: The Scandal Explained (BBC News, Dec. 2015)
Diesel Cars: What's all the fuss about? (BBC News, Sept. 2015)
China's Syndrome (DISCOVER magazine, Jan. 2008)
Diesel Cars: What's all the fuss about? (BBC News, Sept. 2015)
China's Syndrome (DISCOVER magazine, Jan. 2008)
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| ch_20-21_notes_update_2016.pptx |
Ch. 18: Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy
| apes_ch._18_renewable_energies_overview_2016.pptx |
Ch. 17: Nonrenewable Energy
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| home_energy_audit_spring_break_assignment_instructions.pdf |
Ch. 16: Geology
Plate tectonics lab:
1) Real-time recordings of earthquakes
2) Seismographs
3) Effects of Earthquakes: Top 10
1) Real-time recordings of earthquakes
2) Seismographs
3) Effects of Earthquakes: Top 10
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Ch. 23: Pesticides and Integrated Pest Management (IPM)
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CH. 14: Food and Soil Resources
The "Eating Green" Challenge! Begins Monday, 2/22-2/29
This challenge involves a one week commitment to eating a purely vegetarian or vegan diet for one week. The goal of the challenge is bring awareness and an educational experience to the detrimental effects of animal food production on the environment. See the "Eating Green" links below for more information.
"FOOD" FOR THOUGHT - check out these great videos/graphics!
Animal Agriculture- Is it Sustainable? |
Food Mythbusters- Industrial agriculture needed to feed the world?? |
Graphic- Impact of meat consumption globally (Courtesy of All Green PR)
Graphic- Global Food Waste Statistics (Courtesy of All Green PR)
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Ch. 15 and Ch. 22: Water Resources and Water Pollution
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- Ch. 22- online study guide
- "FLOW- For the Love of Water" documentary video link
- U.N.’s Universal Declaration of Human Rights (UDHR): http://www.un.org/Overview/rights.html (See FLOW Background info Q#1)
- AP Probe Finds Drugs in Drinking Water - U.S.A. Today article (See FLOW follow up essay Q#3)
- Flint, Michigan toxic tap water - Jan. 13, 2016 (See FLOW follow up essay Q#3)
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CH. 13: Sustaining Aquatic Biodiversity
| apes_ch._13_notes_updated_2016.ppt |
| apes_ch13_review_qs.doc |
CH. 12: Species Biodiversity
Class Assignments: (Friday, 12/11) Watch the videos and answer the questions below. Turn in your answers at the end of the period.
1) Invasive Species:
a) Identify the causes, effects, and the solutions for EACH invasive species. 1) Asian carp 2) Kudzu 3) Zebra mussels
b) Why is South Florida a "hotspot" of invasive species?
2) Flyways: Pacific flyway AND East Atlantic Flyway
a) Why are bird flyway zones important protected areas in global conservation?
3) Habitat Corridors: Look at pictures of Global Habitat corridors and some animals that use them.
a)What are some of the advantages and disadvantages of the use of habitat corridors for species conservation?
1) Invasive Species:
a) Identify the causes, effects, and the solutions for EACH invasive species. 1) Asian carp 2) Kudzu 3) Zebra mussels
b) Why is South Florida a "hotspot" of invasive species?
2) Flyways: Pacific flyway AND East Atlantic Flyway
a) Why are bird flyway zones important protected areas in global conservation?
3) Habitat Corridors: Look at pictures of Global Habitat corridors and some animals that use them.
a)What are some of the advantages and disadvantages of the use of habitat corridors for species conservation?
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CH. 11: Sustaining Terrestrial Biodiversity: Managing & Protecting Ecosystems
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Forestry Practices Harvesting and Sustainable Forestry Practices Links:
http://www.fscus.org/about_us/
http://www.fsc.org/types-of-certification0.html
http://www.fscus.org/images/documents/FSC_brochure.pdf
Deforestation Mock Trial:
Actual information and trial documents for Ringling Bros. lawsuit for abuse of elephants
Persuasion Map - Interactive site to help map out your arguments
Printouts and more on preparing for mock trial
http://www.fscus.org/about_us/
http://www.fsc.org/types-of-certification0.html
http://www.fscus.org/images/documents/FSC_brochure.pdf
Deforestation Mock Trial:
Actual information and trial documents for Ringling Bros. lawsuit for abuse of elephants
Persuasion Map - Interactive site to help map out your arguments
Printouts and more on preparing for mock trial
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CH. 10: Human Population
"Graveyard Smash" lab - Cemetery Research
Historical Population records - (1900-1949) Modern Population records - (1950 - present)
- World Population Clock - U.S. Census.gov website
- "The World in Balance: The Population Paradox" (Nova documentary)
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CH. 9: Population Ecology
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CH. 8: Community Ecology
Class Assignments Watch each video and summarize the main concepts addressed from class (at least 6-8 sentences per video/article)
1) How Wolves Change Rivers - video
2) How Whales Change Climate - video
3) Creative Ways to Cut Methane Production in Cows - article/video
1) How Wolves Change Rivers - video
2) How Whales Change Climate - video
3) Creative Ways to Cut Methane Production in Cows - article/video
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CH. 7: Aquatic Biodiversity
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CH. 6: Climate and Terrestrial Biodiversity
Coral Bleaching and El Nino- article
Wind Webquest (handout pages 1-3)
1) Forces and wind: Online Meteorology guide
2) Local Wind and weather
3) Drawing Isobars
Weather Webquest (handout p. 6)
Wind Webquest (handout pages 1-3)
1) Forces and wind: Online Meteorology guide
2) Local Wind and weather
3) Drawing Isobars
Weather Webquest (handout p. 6)
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| global_ecosystem_tour_project_rubric.docx |
| apes_ch._6_climate_and_weather_notes_updated_10_2016.pptx |
CH. 5: Evolution and Biodiversity
- Part 1: Geologic Time Scale Webquest
- Part 2: See "Helpful Websites" tab above, "Holt Textbook" button
- Part 3: Before completing Genetic Engineering Virtual Lab, watch short animation on how Recombinant DNA is formed using bacteria. (Due for Monday, 10/12!)
- Genetic Engineering virtual lab
- 5 Fingers of Evolution - animation
- Speciation- Bird animation
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CH. 4: Ecosystems
Biogeochemical Cycles:
1) Carbon Cycle
2) Carbon Cycle Game
3) Nitrogen cycle
5) Sulfur and Phosphorous Cycle
6) Phosphorus Cycle
1) Carbon Cycle
2) Carbon Cycle Game
3) Nitrogen cycle
5) Sulfur and Phosphorous Cycle
6) Phosphorus Cycle
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CH. 3: Review of Science, Systems, Matter, & Energy
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| limestone_ph_lab.docx |
CH. 1 & 2: What is Environmental Science and its History
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Environmental Outreach Event Follow Up assignment:
| instructions_for_environmental_outreach_event_follow_up_assignment.docx |
Summer Assignment link: The Lorax: The original Dr. Seuss cartoon
OPEN HOUSE Info:
| open_house_apes.pptx |
Downloads: (2015-2016)
| apes_final_exam_instructions_2016.docx |
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| apes_final_exam_2012_part_1_letters_to_congress_instructions.docx |
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