Student Section 

Dear Students, 

Please know that this website serves as a central location for you to find links to all your resources so that you can be successful in my class. Please be sure that you will regularly check Google Classroom, in addition to this website. 

Please know that I am here for you if you need anything! Simply send me an email, sterra@westfieldnjk12.org, and I will respond as soon as I am able!    

Warm regards, 

Dr. Terra

Parent/Guardian Section 

Dear Parent/Guardian, 

Thank you for visiting my website. This website is designed to help your child/children, during the school year. It will provide supplemental material and updates about your daughter/son's science class, AP Environmental Science. Please encourage your daughter/son to use this website regularly in addition to Google Classroom. 

Please know that your son/daughter is my top priority. I ask that you encourage them to reach out to me via e-mail, sterra@westfieldnjk12.org, or yourself if clarification is needed or if you have any questions.  

Warm regards, 

Susan Marie Terra

7371 - AP Environmental Science Taught by Dr. Terra

Prerequisites: Biology I (7011) and an introductory course in Chemistry (7131 or 7133) 

Grade 10, 11 & 12 Full Year 6.00 Credits 

Description: This college level course is designed for self-motivated students demonstrating a strong proficiency and interest in environmental science, The equivalent of a semester college introductory environmental course, it is designed for the student interested in an Environmental Science major, or a major in related fields. AP Environmental Science is an intensive, fast-paced introduction to a broad range of integrated sciences that form the basis of past and current environmental issues, topics, problems and solutions. Students should have excellent reading comprehension, writing, and critical thinking skills. AP Environmental Science follows the curriculum and the laboratory investigations prescribed by the College Board. Upon completion of this course in May, students are expected to take the Advanced Placement exam in Environmental Science. *Placement in this course is by teacher recommendation, based upon the following criteria: 1. Superior test scores and marking period grades, as evidenced by a minimum of a B+ average in Biology I and Chemistry I. 2. High student motivation with a strong interest in or potential career interest in the environment sciences. 3. Appropriate math skills and ability to study environmental science in depth and at an accelerated pace.