Advanced Placement Environmental Science

Mr. MacDuffand

Mrs. Helm

The CourseThe 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.

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Prerequisites/Expectations

“B” or better in Biology (both semesters)&

“B” or better in Chemistry/Physics (both semesters)

*You are expected to take the APES Exam in May 2016*

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Laboratory & Field Investigation:

Underwater Catalina

San Bernardino National Forest

Bolsa Chica Saltmarsh

Joshua Tree National Park

White Seabass Project

Summer AssignmentMacDuff - Class Website

- Assignment online beginning July 1st

- Due first day of school - Exam over summer material second day of school

Helm – Class Website