AP Environmental Science: Understanding Our Planet and Its Systems

AP Environmental Science is an interdisciplinary course that explores the relationship between humans and the natural world. The curriculum integrates principles of biology, chemistry, physics, and geology, preparing students to analyze environmental issues, evaluate solutions, and understand the complexities of ecosystems.

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AP Environmental Science is an interdisciplinary course that explores the relationship between humans and the natural world. The curriculum integrates principles of biology, chemistry, physics, and geology, preparing students to analyze environmental issues, evaluate solutions, and understand the complexities of ecosystems.

What You’ll Learn:

  1. The Living World: Ecosystems
    • Ecosystem structure: biotic and abiotic factors.
    • Energy flow and the laws of thermodynamics.
    • Biogeochemical cycles: carbon, nitrogen, phosphorus, and water cycles.
  2. The Living World: Biodiversity
    • Evolution and the importance of genetic diversity.
    • Ecosystem services and their value to humanity.
    • Human impacts on biodiversity and conservation strategies.
  3. Earth Systems and Resources
    • Plate tectonics, earthquakes, and volcanism.
    • Soil formation, composition, and erosion.
    • Weather patterns, climate, and atmospheric circulation.
  4. Population Dynamics
    • Human population growth and demographic transitions.
    • Carrying capacity and limiting factors.
    • Strategies for managing population growth.
  5. Land and Water Use
    • Agriculture: methods, impacts, and sustainable practices.
    • Forestry and logging: environmental considerations.
    • Urbanization and its effects on land and water resources.
  6. Energy Resources and Consumption
    • Renewable vs. nonrenewable energy sources.
    • Fossil fuels, nuclear energy, and their environmental implications.
    • Advances in renewable energy: solar, wind, hydro, and geothermal.
  7. Pollution
    • Air pollution: sources, effects, and mitigation.
    • Water pollution: point and non-point sources, eutrophication, and cleanup methods.
    • Solid and hazardous waste management: strategies for reduction and recycling.
  8. Global Change
    • Climate change: causes, evidence, and consequences.
    • Ozone depletion and its effects on ecosystems and human health.
    • Loss of biodiversity and its global implications.
  9. Sustainability and Environmental Policy
    • Principles of sustainability and ecological footprints.
    • Environmental laws and treaties (e.g., Clean Air Act, Kyoto Protocol).
    • The role of economics and ethics in environmental decision-making.
  10. AP Exam Preparation
    • Practice multiple-choice and free-response questions.
    • Data interpretation and experimental design skills.
    • Comprehensive review of key concepts and case studies.

Why Take This Course?

  • Earn College Credit: Gain advanced placement or college credit with a strong AP exam score.
  • Tackle Real-World Issues: Develop skills to analyze and solve pressing environmental challenges.
  • Understand Sustainability: Learn about the science behind sustainable living and policy-making.

Course Outcome:

Students will gain a thorough understanding of environmental science principles, develop critical thinking skills, and be well-prepared for the AP Environmental Science exam. The course fosters a deep appreciation for the natural world and our role in preserving it.

Who Should Enroll:

  • High school students passionate about the environment and sustainability.
  • Learners preparing for the AP Environmental Science exam.
  • Anyone interested in understanding and addressing global environmental issues.

1 on 1 Class

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  • UnDivided Attention

  • Flexible Schedules

  • Focused Learning Speed

$25/class

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