AP Environmental Science
BFW Environmental Science for the AP
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AP Environmental Science students cultivate their understanding of the interrelationships of the natural world through inquiry-based lab investigations and field work as they explore concepts like the four Big Ideas; energy transfer, interactions between earth systems, interactions between different species and the environment, and sustainability.
AP Environmental Science Resources
AP Environmental Science Resources
Additional Resources for AP Environmental Science
Additional Resources for AP Environmental Science
Course Content
Course Content
Based on the Understanding by Design® (Wiggins and McTighe) model, this course framework provides a clear and detailed description of the course requirements necessary for student success. The framework specifies what students must know, be able to do, and understand, with a focus on big ideas that encompass core principles and theories of the discipline. The framework also encourages instruction that prepares students for advanced environmental science coursework.
Based on the Understanding by Design® (Wiggins and McTighe) model, this course framework provides a clear and detailed description of the course requirements necessary for student success. The framework specifies what students must know, be able to do, and understand, with a focus on big ideas that encompass core principles and theories of the discipline. The framework also encourages instruction that prepares students for advanced environmental science coursework.
The AP Environmental Science framework is organized into nine commonly taught units of study that provide one possible sequence for the course. As always, you have the flexibility to organize the course content as you like.
The AP Environmental Science framework is organized into nine commonly taught units of study that provide one possible sequence for the course. As always, you have the flexibility to organize the course content as you like.
Hands On, Minds On Connections
Hands On, Minds On Connections
GIZMOS - List aligned for AP Environmental Science
Khan Academy - AP Environmental Science Resources
St Vrain Science Center
Bozeman Science – AP Environmental Science - Instructional videos for students and teachers. Paul Anderson “explains essential chemistry concepts in short, entertaining videos with animations and graphics that aid in student comprehension.” Can be used as a “flipped classroom experience” or as a “follow-up to classroom teaching.”
Ocean First Education - Online Courses - Provides free marine science education to the public, teachers, and students. Become ocean literate by exploring our online courses as well as our virtual and in-person offerings.
Data Nuggets – Environmental Science - Data Nuggets are free classroom activities, co-designed by scientists and teachers. When using Data Nuggets students are provided with the details of authentic science research projects, and then get to work through an activity that gives them practice looking for patterns and developing explanations about natural phenomena using the scientific data from the study.
HHMI Biointeractive - Online simulation/laboratory experiment; self-directed student practice; online instruction tutorials/resource pages for teachers that Includes virtual labs, case studies, videos, and activities. Provides “amazing videos at just the right length and level. Great graphics. Great student sheets.” Also, the click-and-learns on the site are “fantastic at home lessons” and there are “a variety of graphic analysis options (data points).”
TEDEd - Instructional videos for students and teachers. Brief and to the point TED videos of expert speakers on topics related to environmental science. TEDEd includes lessons with think questions and additional resources.
Switch Energy Alliance – Environmental Science - Switch Classroom is a free, video-based online learning platform that provides innovative and entertaining lessons and activities about energy and energy resources to educators and students. Switch Energy Alliance is aligned with AP Environmental Science and Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS) standards. Switch Energy Videos
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