AP Environmental Science Course – AP Central | College Board
Explore essential teacher resources for AP Environmental Science, including course materials, exam details, and course audit information.
AP Environmental Science Exam – AP Central | College Board
Exam Overview. Exam questions assess the course concepts and skills outlined in the course framework. For more information, download the AP Environmental Science Course and Exam Description (CED). Encourage your students to visit the AP Environmental Science student page for exam information.
The Course at a Glance provides. useful visual organization of the AP Environmental Science curricular components, including: Sequence of units, along with approximate weighting and suggested pacing. Please note, pacing is based on 45-minute class periods, meeting five days each week for a full academic year.
A syllabus must provide explicit evidence of each requirement based on the required evidence statement(s). AP® Environmental Science Course and Exam Description (CED) may be useful in providing evidence for satisfying these curricular requirements.
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The course content is organized into nine commonly taught units, which have been arranged in the following suggested, logical sequence: Unit 1: The Living World: Ecosystems. Unit 2: The Living World: Biodiversity. Unit 3: Populations. Unit 4: Earth Systems and Resources. Unit 5: Land and Water Use.
AP Environmental Science Classroom Resources - College Board
AP Environmental Science Labs. Nineteen AP Environmental Science laboratory investigations are available in AP Classroom for you to use with your students. Learn More.
Identify an anthropogenic source that contributes to greenhouse gas emissions. Explain how increasing amounts of greenhouse gases in the atmosphere are linked to a change in pH of the ocean. Greenhouse gases can pose threats to both human health and the environment.
Online Resources Recommended by AP Teachers
Online resources directly aligned to AP Environmental Science. Videos, simulations, and virtual labs that are educational and enjoyable. Access to real-world data, combined with inquiry-based activities drawn from the work of current scientists in the field.
AP Environmental Science Course Audit - College Board
Resources and guidelines for getting your AP Environmental Science course authorized through AP Course Audit.