IB/AP Environmental Science Wt

IB/AP Environmental Science wt

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Boulder Valley School District

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Course Description
This is a unique course that examines how societies address the interrelationships between pressing environmental issues. It is a science and social studies course that combines the IB
Environmental Systems & Societies curriculum with the AP Environmental Science curriculum. An emphasis is put on study of the ecosystem, human population, carrying capacity and resource use, conservation and biodiversity, pollution management, the issue of global warming and environmental value systems. The course will provide methodologies and skills that can be used in the analysis of environmental issues at local and global levels. Inquiry‐based laboratory activities reinforce concepts and are used for internal assessments required by IB. This course prepares students for the IB Environmental Systems and Society SL exam and the AP Environmental Science exam.
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Evidence Outcomes / 21st Century Skills and Readiness Competencies
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Content Area: CONTENT AREA
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Prepared Graduates:
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Concepts and skills students master:
Evidence Outcomes / 21st Century Skills and Readiness Competencies
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Nature of Discipline:
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Evidence Outcomes / 21st Century Skills and Readiness Competencies
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Nature of Discipline:
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Evidence Outcomes / 21st Century Skills and Readiness Competencies
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Standard: 3. CONTENT STANDARD
Prepared Graduates:
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Evidence Outcomes / 21st Century Skills and Readiness Competencies
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Standard: 3. CONTENT STANDARD
Prepared Graduates:
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Evidence Outcomes / 21st Century Skills and Readiness Competencies
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Nature of Discipline:
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Content Area: CONTENT AREA
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Nature of Discipline:
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Prepared Graduates:
GRADE LEVEL EXPECTATION
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Evidence Outcomes / 21st Century Skills and Readiness Competencies
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Nature of Discipline:
Content Area: CONTENT AREA
Standard: 4. CONTENT STANDARD
Prepared Graduates:
GRADE LEVEL EXPECTATION
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Evidence Outcomes / 21st Century Skills and Readiness Competencies
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IB/AP Environmental Science wt

IB/AP Environmental Science wt

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This is a unique course that examines how societies address the interrelationships between pressing environmental issues. It is a science and social studies course that combines the IB
Environmental Systems & Societies curriculum with the AP Environmental Science curriculum. An emphasis is put on study of the ecosystem, human population, carrying capacity and resource use, conservation and biodiversity, pollution management, the issue of global warming and environmental value systems. The course will provide methodologies and skills that can be used in the analysis of environmental issues at local and global levels. Inquiry‐based laboratory activities reinforce concepts and are used for internal assessments required by IB. This course prepares students for the IB Environmental Systems and Society SL exam and the AP Environmental Science exam.

1 year

[Course Fees]

10

Elective

Active

[Course Type]

[Effective Date]

[Expiration Date]

[NCAA]

[Hear]

[Subject Area]

5.0

04206

Natural Science

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