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1 AP Environmental Science s Keys Nevada State Science s High School 12 Nature of Science N Earth and Space E Physical Science P Life Science L Science s High School Unifying Concepts Science as Inquiry Physical Science Life Science Earth and Space Science Science and Technology Sci. in Personal and Social Perspectives History and Nature of Science H U A B C D E F G State -ELA Link Key Reading s for Literature RL Reading s for Literacy in History/Social Studies RH Reading s for Informational Text RI Reading s for Literacy in Science/Technical RST Writing s W Writing s for Literacy in Social Studies/Sci/Tech WHST Speaking and Listening s SL Language s L

2 ELA Review Syllabus 1 Lab Safety 2 Chapter 1- Environmental Problems, Their Causes, and Sustainability SWBAT indicate what Environmental Science is, and be able to interpret different ways the environment is studied H.F.3 Lab: The Lorax activity 3 Chapter 1- Environmental Problems, Their Causes, and Sustainability SWBAT indicate what Environmental Science is, and be able to interpret different ways the environment is studied. H.F.3 Lab: Tragedy of Commons activity Formal: Ch. 1 Test

3 ELA 4 Ch. 2- Science Systems, Matter and Energy SWBAT evaluate scientific models and behavior systems, types and structure of matter, and changes in matter and energy P.12.C H.B.5-6 ph of rainwater lab Formal: Ch. 2 Test 5 Ch. 3 Ecosystems: What Are They and How Do They Work? SWBAT describe the nature of ecology, the Earth's life support systems, and ecosystem components. H.B.5-6 Soils lab 6 Ch. 3 Ecosystems: What Are They and How Do They Work? SWBAT predict how energy flows through ecosystems, how biogeochemical cycles work, and understand how soils are formed. H.B.5-6 Formal: Ch. 3 Test

4 ELA 7 Ch. 4 Evolution and Biodiversity SWBAT recall evolution and natural selection, speciation, and extinction. And understand the field of Biogeography L.12.A L.12.B L.12.D H.C.2 Formal: Ch. 4 Quiz 8 Ch. 5 Climate and Terrestrial Biodiversity SWBAT Review Climate and seasons, and know the characteristics of the different biomes. Formal: Biomes power point presentations 9 Ch. 5 Climate and Terrestrial Biodiversity SWBAT Review Climate and seasons, and know the characteristics of the different biomes. Midterm CH. 1-5 Formal: Midterms Ch. 1-5

5 ELA 10 Ch. 6 Aquatic Biodiversity SWBAT name Earth s aquatic environments and life zones, and analyze processes of eutrophication and lake turnover P.12.C Water nutrient Lab 11 Ch. 7 Community Ecology SWBAT interpret how species are classified and evaluate how ecologists study populations, community structure, and species diversity. Mark recapture lab 12 Ch. 7 Community Ecology SWBAT interpret how species are classified and evaluate how ecologists study populations, community structure, and species diversity. Formal: Ch. 7 Test

6 ELA 13 CH. 8 Population Ecology SWBAT analyze how populations grow and change, and differentiate the different reproductive strategies of organisms. Predator/Prey interactions Lab 14 CH. 8 Population Ecology SWBAT analyze how populations grow and change, and differentiate the different reproductive strategies of organisms. Formal Ch. 8 Test 15 Ch. 9 Applying Population Ecology: The Human Population and Its Impact SWBAT recall the history of human population growth, and compare the factors affecting population size, population age structures, and economic transition of populations. Human Population growth activity

7 ELA Ch. 9 Applying Population Ecology: The Human Population and Its Impact SWBAT recall the history of human population growth, and compare the factors affecting population size, population age structures, and economic transition of populations. Ch. 10- Sustaining Terrestrial Biodiversity: Ecosystems SWBAT explain how forests and terrestrial ecosystems are managed, and how national parks and reserves are maintained. Formal Ch. 9 Test Finals CH Formal : Comprehensive Final for Ch

8 ELA 1 Ch. 11- Sustaining Biodiversity: Species SWBAT relate the processes of species endangerment and extinction, and analyze invasive species, habitat loss and overexploitation. Formal Endangered species project 2 Ch. 12 Sustaining Aquatic Biodiversity SWBAT articulate how humans impact aquatic environments and evaluate protection of marine biodiversity and the fishing Industry. Formal Ch. 11 & 12 Test 3 Ch. 13- Food, Soil Conservation, and Pest Management SWBAT assess food production and industry, how soil erosion and degradation occur, and investigate genetically modified foods. Soil nutrient lab

9 ELA 4 CH. 14- Water SWBAT describe how water is treated and how we utilize dams and rivers. Formal: Ch. 13 & 14 Test 5 CH. 15- Geology and Nonrenewable Mineral Resources SWBAT analyze Earth s geologic processes, the rock cycle, formation of minerals, and evaluate the mining industry. E.12.C H.D.1 Properties of minerals lab Formal: Ch. 15 Test 6 Ch. 16 Nonrenewable Energy SWBAT list the types of nonrenewable energy resources (natural gas, oil, coal, and nuclear energy). E.12.C H.B.5-6 H.D.1 H.F.3

10 ELA 7 Ch. 17- Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy SWBAT examine how to improve energy efficiency. And discuss the various types of renewable energy resources (solar, water cycle, wind, hydrogen, and geothermal energy. E.12.C H.B.5-6 H.D.1 H.F.3 Formal Ch. 16 & 17 Test 8 Ch. 18- Environmental Hazards and Human Health SWBAT recognize biological and chemical health hazards and diseases L.12.B H.F.1 H.F.5 Formal Human disease project 9 Ch. 19- Air Pollution SWBAT describe the structure of the atmosphere and explain what causes acid rain and air pollution. H.F.1 H.F.5 H.F.6 Air pollution Lab Formal Ch. 18 & 19 Test

11 ELA 10 Ch. 20- Climate Change and Ozone Depletion SWBAT assess past climate changes and the greenhouse effect. And, identify factors affecting climate change and ozone depletion. H.F.6 H.F.1 H.F.5 Ozone lab Formal Ch. 20 Test 11 Ch. 21- Water Pollution SWBAT investigate sources of water pollution in streams, lakes, groundwater, and oceans and understand how we treat waste water. H.F.1 H.F.5 Oil spill cleanup lab 12 Ch. 22- Solid and Hazardous Waste SWBAT explain the types of waste management, and determine how to reduce, reuse, and recycle, and understand the different types of hazardous waste. L.12.B H.F.1 H.F.5 H.G.1 Formal: Ch. 21 & 22 Test

12 ELA 13 Ch. 25 Politics, Environment, and Sustainability SWBAT evaluate environmental agencies, policies, and laws. Formal Environmental Laws Quiz Review for Test 14 Free response questions Review for Test 15 Free response questions

13 ELA AP Testing 16 AP Testing 17 Finals 18

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