AP ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE 599
COURSE SYLLABUS AND REQUIREMENTS
MR. HANNA
COURSE DESCRIPTION
This is a full year lab course in the principles of environmental science
AP Environmental Science is designed to align with the Advanced Placement curriculum. It provides students with principles, concepts, and methodologies required to understand the interrelationships of the natural world, to identify and analyze both natural and human-made environmental problems, to evaluate the relative risks associated with these problems, and to examine alternative solutions for resolving and/or preventing them. This course includes two double lab periods per week. Students electing to enroll in
this course are encouraged to take the AP Exam in May.
The activities and materials covered will meet the requirements for students choosing to take the AP exam in the spring. The areas we will cover this year will include the following:
Fundamentals of Ecology and Earth Science 25%
Population 10%
Resources and their degradation 55%
Global Problems 10%
The percentages represent the AP boards breakdown by topic type on the AP test. More information my be found at:
http://apcentral.collegeboard.com/apc/public/courses/teachers_corner/2128.html
In addition please see the course outline(attached)
Grading
Your final grade for this course will be the weighted average of six grades: the grade you attain each quarter (20% ea) and the grades you attain on the midterm and final exam (10% ea). Your quarter grade is determined on a total points assigned system weighted in the following manner:
Homework 10%
Labs and in class activities 35%
Tests/Quizzes/Projects 55%
I will not figure grades for you during class time, but I am happy to look up your grades with you before school. Grades will be updated and posted on the parent portal per the board of education’s policy.
TESTS
A test will be given at the end of each chapter or unit as provided in the course outline. You will be given at least two days notice prior to a test. You will typically not use a calculator on any test as the AP prohibits their use.
TESTING CONDITIONS
Certain conditions must be maintained while evaluations are being given. If you break any of the rules governing testing conditions, your grade will be determined by the discretion of the teacher and may not be related to your performance on the test.
NO TALKING UNTIL EVERYONE IS DONE.
DO NOT GET OUT OF YOUR SEAT UNTIL YOU ARE DONE.
NO SHARING OF BOOKS, CALCULATORS, OR PAPER.
NO LOOKING AT ANOTHER STUDENT’S WORK
QUIZZES
Quizzes will be announced prior to administration. The quizzes will usually be graded in class the same day that they are given.
HOMEWORK
When I assign homework, I expect it to be done by the time you get to class the next day, unless a specific date is given. I do not accept late homework papers. The heading on all homework papers must contain, in addition to your name, the course name, the class period, the assignment page, and problem numbers.
OUTSIDE HELP
Extra help will be available to students through the science department after school once a week from 2:30 to 3:30 p.m. If you need additional help, you must make arrangements with me at least one day in advance. When you come in for help, be prepared to ask specific questions.
ABSENCES
On the day you return from an absence you should do the following:
1) Ask a classmate for the notes or demonstration that you missed.
2) Check the classroom assignment board for any work you will need to make-up.
3) Check the student bin for any handouts that you missed.
If you have missed a test, quiz, or lab, then you need to make arrangements to make it up outside of class time. I won’t come looking for you to get your make-up work.
TARDINESS
Anyone who is not in their assigned seat when the bell sounds will be marked tardy or absent. There are no exceptions to this rule. I begin my lectures immediately after the bell sounds, and I expect everyone to be prepared. Once I begin class do not get up to sharpen a pencil, get paper, or anything else to interrupt me. I expect class to be quiet during the lectures.
EXTRA CREDIT
In no case will anyone be given extra credit on an individual basis. All extra credit assignments will be made available to the whole class.
LABORATORY
All students must wear safety glasses and aprons in the lab. Any student wearing clothing, which in the opinion of the instructor presents a hazard, will not be allowed to participate in the lab activity. Any behavior, which presents a hazard either to oneself or others, will not be tolerated. Errant behavior in the lab will be dealt with in the most severe manner.
DEMONSTRATION
On average, there will be at least one demonstration per week.
STUDENT REQUIREMENTS
1) Complete lab reports and homework as assigned.
2) Successful completion of all tests and quizzes.
Announced tests will be given at the completion of each chapter.
Announced quizzes will be administered at the discretion of the teacher.
3) A midterm will be given at the end of the 2nd quarter.
A final exam will be given at the end of the year.
4) A complete and logically arranged notebook is to be turned in at the end of each quarter for a grade.
5) During each year all students are required to produce an Environmental Science project.
TEXT
Environmental Science for AP* Friedland and Relyea Freeman 2012
Here is the username and password for the online student edition of Freeman Environmental Science for AP* for the 2012 edition.
Username:
Password:
The log in website is: http://glencoe.com/sites/common_assets/science/ose/
Turn It In web site;
https://turnitin.com/login_page.asp
Students will be required to use Turn It in for written assignments
Personal Username:
Password:
Class ID: 6587351
Password: Carboncycle
AP ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE 599
COURSE OUTLINE
2013-2014
Aug 28 -Sept 13: Method of the Environmental Scientist, Scope of Environmental Science, Environmental Systems.
· Text: Chapters 1 & 2.
· Test: Friday, Sept. 13.
Sept 14-Oct 2: Ecosystems.
· Text: Chapters 3 & 8 (pgs 207 – 225)
· Test: Wednesday, Oct. 2.
Oct 2-Oct 16: Major Biomes, Population and Community Ecology.
· Text: Chapters 4 & 6.
· Test: Wednesday, Oct. 16.
Oct 17-Oct 30: Human Population
· Text: Chapter 7.
· Test: Wednesday, Oct. 30.
Oct 31-Nov 20: Economics, Sustainability, Food Resources.
· Text: Chapters 11 & 20.
· Test: Wednesday, Nov. 20.
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Nov 21- Dec 19: Biological Diversity and Land Conservation.
· Text: Chapters 10, 5, & 18
· .Test: Thursday, Dec. 19.
Dec 21-Jan 31: Energy.
· Text: Chapters 12 & 13.
· Test: Friday, Jan. 31.
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Review for Midterm: Thursday, Jan. 9-Friday, Jan. 10
Midterm Exam Week January 11- Jan 20
Feb 1-Feb 13: Water Pollution.
· Text: Chapters 9 & 14.
· Test: Friday, Feb. 13.
Feb 14-Mar 30: Minerals, Solid and Hazardous Waste, Pesticides.
(State CAPT testing March 3-28 2014)
· Text: Chapter 16.
· Test: Friday, March. 28.
Mar 31-April 20: Air Pollution and Global Atmospheric Problems.
· Text: Chapters 15 & 19.
· Test: Friday, April. 20.
April 21-May 4: Review for the AP Environmental Science Exam
Monday May 5, 2014 8:00 AM AP Environmental Science Exam
May 6-May 19: Special Projects
May 20-May 23: Independent Environmental Science Project Presentations and Activities
June 2 & June 4: Review for Final Exam
June 5-June 11: Final Exam Week