Embedded Files
Class Sections
Class Sections
Periods 1, 2, & 3
Periods 1, 2, & 3
Textbook & Support Materials
Textbook & Support Materials
Exploring Environmental Science for AP
Exploring Environmental Science for AP
Miller, G.T. and Spoolman, S.E. Exploring Environmental Science for AP. First Edition. Cengage. 2019.
Textbooks are very expensive and the funds to replace them are limited.
Keep the books covered and don't stuff them with papers, which will ruin the binding.
The best covers are heavy shopping bags.
I also recommend that you get a test prep book to use throughout the course (ex. Barrons, 5 Steps to a 5, Princeton Review, etc.). I do have a few that can be borrowed. Please contact me if you are interested in checking one out to use.
Materials Needed
Materials Needed
3-ring notebook
Lined Notebook Paper
Graph Paper
Pens (black and blue)
Pencils, Covered Sharpener, & Eraser (mechanical pencils may be used)
Highlighters/Colored Pencils
Calculator
Calendar or Planner
Any assignments due that day.
Major Emphasis of the Course
Major Emphasis of the Course
The major emphasis of this course is to develop the investigative laboratory approach to the study of living things, interrelationships between organisms and their environment, and global changes. AP Environmental Science meets the District’s academic elective requirement for graduation as well as the University of California entrance requirement for laboratory science. The content of this course meet California State Standards for Biology and Earth Science and the Next Generation Science Standards and aid in the preparation for the Advanced Placement Environmental Science Exam.
For an in-depth look at the California State Content Standards, please visit the California Department of Education website. For the complete Next Generation Science Standards, please visit the NGSS website. For detailed information about the AP Exam, please visit the College Board AP Environmental Science website.
The title on the right is linked to a worksheet with general academic terms often used on the AP exam. Make a digital copy or print the worksheet to help with exam prep.
Additional Resources
Additional Resources
Click on the links below for additional materials to support your AP Environmental Science course and exam
Application of Basic Skills
Application of Basic Skills
This course provides an opportunity for students to demonstrate basic skills in areas of speaking and listening, reading, writing, and computation. Examples of these skills are:
Writing
Writing
Examine and evaluate major concepts.
Write scientific papers.
Draw inferences from the content.
Apply data from reading to practical problems.
Make and substantiate hypotheses and generalizations.
Reading
Reading
Identify the main ideas.
Become familiar with technical vocabulary.
Read symbols, abbreviations, and formulas.
Understand and interpret graphs and tables.
Follow directions in laboratory work.
Organize ideas from reading.
Utilize resources to locate materials.
Grading Policy
Grading Policy
ACADEMIC GRADE is based on: REQUIRED WORK
ACADEMIC GRADE is based on: REQUIRED WORK
Tests, Quizzes (announced and unannounced), and Final Exams
Laboratory work and laboratory practicals
Homework and Classwork
Research Projects
AP with WE Service Project
Participation
Any other assignments which may be given
LATE WORK POLICY:
Please do your best to adhere to the posted due dates for assignments. If you are unable to meet a due date, please inform Mrs. Richard ahead of time to discuss options. All work for a particular unit must be submitted by the end of the unit to be graded for credit.
A point system will be used in determining your grade. Graded papers will tell you the number of points you earned. This should be recorded on your grade sheet. At the grading period the total number of points possible will be totaled, your points will be totaled, and the percentage calculated as follows:
(Your Points Earned)/(Total Points Possible) = %
90% = A; 78% = B; 65% = C; 55% = D; 54% and below = fail
Click on the link above to access
WORK HABITS GRADE is based on:
WORK HABITS GRADE is based on:
Make-up of all tests and announced quizzes. Failure to make up any UNIT TEST = U for semester. Failure to make up two announced quizzes = U for semester.
Completion of required work assignments.
90-100% = Excellent
75-89% = Satisfactory
74% and below = Unsatisfactory
Compliance with Engagement Policy
Daily “readiness to work” with required materials.
Active involvement in class activities
COOPERATION GRADE is based on:
COOPERATION GRADE is based on:
Compliance with Engagement Policy
Classroom behavior, language, attitude, and demeanor.
Adherence to the HONOR CODE
HONOR CODE: All students will abide by the HONOR CODE. Student signature on all required assignments (including homework, tests, quizzes, labs, etc.) will signify agreement to the HONOR CODE that expects students to complete their own work without the assistance of others or plagiarizing others. Plagiarizing means taking the words from someone else and passing them off as your own. This means “copying” texts or references or another student’s paper and claiming credit for it as your own work. Copying homework will result in no credit for the assignment, forfeiture of any bonus points, and a U for the quarter grading period. Two such infractions will result in a possible U in cooperation on the semester grade. Cheating on exams/quizzes receives no credit and a U in cooperation on the semester grade.
Donations are greatly appreciated.
Donations are greatly appreciated.
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