AP Environmental Science

Unit 1: Topic 1.6 - The Phosphorus Cycle

Topic 1.6 - College Board Topic Summary Information

Topic 1.6 - PowerPoint and Textbook Resources

Phosphorus Cycle_wo movie

Read about the phosphorus cycle on pages 59-61 in your textbook.

Topic 1.6 - College Board Video to Watch

Go to: https://apclassroom.collegeboard.org/d/wb670nqvpl?sui=14,1 to watch Topic 1.7 Daily Video 1 which traces the movement of phosphorus between terrestrial and aquatic sources and sinks and recognizes that phosphorus is a limiting factor in biological systems.

Take notes on this video that summarizes important key points. Focus your notes not just on content, but also how you are going to demonstrate you mastery of the content using science practices. Be sure to answer and questions that are asked when you pause the video. Check your answers!

Topic 1.6 - Other Videos to Watch to Increase Content Mastery

APES Notes 1.6 - Phosphorus Cycle

Video summaries by Mr. Smeades are a great way to review the content we discuss in class.

APES Topic 1.6 - The Phosphorus Cycle

Video summaries by Mr. Villarreal are a great way to review the content we discuss in class.

The Phosphorus Paradox

After watching this video can you answer the following questions?

1. What are some interesting facts regarding the element phosphorus?

2. Describe the problem with phosphorus. How can we be smarter about the way we used phosphorus?

The Phosphorus Challenge

After watching this video can you answer the following questions?

1. Where does phosphorus go after use? What does it often wind up doing?

2. What should we be doing in the United States to conserve phosphorus or reclaim it?

Check Your Understanding:

Log on to your CollegeBoard MyAP account and answer the questions in the quiz posted. Be sure to complete the quiz by the deadline given.

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