AP Environmental Science

Unit 3: Topic 3.1 - Generalist and Specialist Species

Topic 3.1 - College Board Topic Summary Information

Topic 3.1 - PowerPoint and Textbook Resources

3.1-Generalist and Specialist Species

Read about Topic 3.1 - Generalist and Specialist species on pages 175-176 in your textbook.

Topic 3.1 - College Board Daily Videos

Go to: https://apclassroom.collegeboard.org/d/1zu3u3l9wk?sui=14,3 to watch Topic 3.1 Daily Video 1 which explains why specialists have an advantage in habitats that remain constant, while generalist species tend to have the advantage in habitats that are changing.

Take notes on this video that summarize 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 3.1 -WYRNTK

3.1-Generalist and Specialist Species WDYRNTK-Unit 3.pdf

WYRNTK (What You Really Need To Know): Generalist and Specialist Species

Special Note: This document is only available to students logged into a Chrome browser using their school email. Use the arrow icon in the upper right hand corner to make full size and then use the download icon to make your own copy of the handout.

1. Read through the document carefully and critically.

2. Answer multiple-choice questions and check your mastery with the answers given at the end.

Topic 3.1 - A Video to Watch to Increase Content Mastery

APES Video Notes 3.1 - Specialist and Generalist Species

After watching this video can you answer the following questions?

Check Your Understanding:

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

You have finished Topic 3.1!

Please go to the College Board Website to complete the Exit Ticket you've been assigned on this topic.

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