The Teacher Guide is designed to help educators effectively use the “What Do I Need to Know?” handouts for the AP Environmental Science course.
APES Objectives
Summary
This AP Environmental Science objectives packet gives teachers a ready-to-use set of “What Do I Need to Know?” handouts for every unit of the course, from Unit 0 through Unit 9. Each handout lists the CED learning objectives and essential knowledge for that unit, with a built-in self-tracking column students use throughout the year. Includes a teacher guide and a full student guide download covering all units in one document.
Activities
Handout
Unit 0 is an introduction to the structure of the AP Environmental Science course.
Handout
Unit 1, titled “The Living World: Ecosystems”, focuses on foundational ecological concepts.
Handout
Unit 2, “The Living World: Biodiversity”, delves into the importance of diversity and the factors that influence it.
Handout
Unit 3, “Populations”, focuses on the dynamics and characteristics of species populations.
Handout
Unit 4, “Earth Systems and Resources”, examines the physical processes of the planet.
Handout
Unit 5, “Land and Water Use”, focuses on how human activities impact terrestrial and aquatic resources.
Handout
Unit 6, “Energy Resources and Consumption”, provides an in-depth look at different energy sources and their environmental impacts.
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Unit 8, “Aquatic and Terrestrial Pollution”, explores pollution in water and on land.
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Unit 9, “Global Change”, addresses large-scale environmental issues and their impacts on the planet.
Student Guide
The Student Guide includes all units and serves as a personal study tool for students taking the AP Environmental Science course.
Downloadables