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AP Environmental Science

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Type: Course Related Materials
Grade Level: Secondary
Author: Monterey Institute for Technology and Education and University of California
Subject: Science and Technology
Institution Name: Monterey Institute for Technology and Education and University of California

Abstract: Welcome to the NROC Advanced Placement (AP) Environmental Science course. This curriculum covers all of the material outlined by the College Board as necessary to prepare students to pass the AP Environmental Science exam. This course is designed to acquaint you with the physical, ecological, social, and political principles of environmental science. The scientific method is used to analyze and understand the inter-relationships between humans and the natural environment. The course shows how ecological realities and the material desires of humans often clash, leading to environmental degradation and pollution. The course covers the following topics: Earth's Systems, Human Population Dynamics, Natural Resources, Environmental Quality, Global Changes, and Environment and Society.

Upon completion of this course you will:

* know and understand the levels of the ecological hierarchy
* appreciate the integration of natural processes that govern the natural world
* appreciate the importance of maintaining a sustaining biosphere for the continued presence of a human population on the earth
* understand the pragmatic and realistic difficulties of integrating human societal needs without further compromising ecological processes
* become familiar with the ecological background to global environmental problems
* realize the consequences of our individual and joint actions upon the biosphere

Details

Course Type: Full Course
Material Types: Activities and Labs, Assessments, Homework and Assignments, Simulations, Video Lectures
Media Formats: Audio, Graphics/Photos, Other, Text/HTML, Video
Language: English

Additional Information

Geographic Regional Relevance: North America

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By: hseaman

- How did you use this material?
I have used this material to help me develop and enrich the AP Environmental Science course at my high school.

- Clarity
The site itself is extremely well-organized and user-friendly. The materials themselves would be easily understood and implemented by teachers and students alike.

- How would you recommend using this material?
I would recommend it as a reference and resource for AP Environmental Science teachers and their students. There are several good animations, labs, thought questions, and test questions to supplement each topic listed.

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AP Earth's Systems Environment And Society Environmental Quality Environmental Science Global Changes Human Population Dynamics Natural Resources
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