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AP Environmental Science Exam Day !!!
 
Don't forget to
  • Sleep well
  • Eat a good breakfast and lunch
  • Bring two sharpened pencils
  • Bring two black ink pens
  • Arrive at 11:30 (The proctors request that you be at your exam room 30 minutes prior to the exam's start time (so 11:30AM for an 12 noon start)
  • Find your Testing Room (please check the postings on the Library windows for your scheduled exam/s and room assignment/s.   If you cannot find your ID number on the postings, see Ms. Wong immediately.)
  • Bring your School ID   (Important:  remember to bring your SPHS identification card (or a government issued card with photo)
  • Get Excited
  • Have Fun!
  • Be Sustainable
 
See the website link for preparations
 
Created: Wednesday, March 4 4:41 PM

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Second Semester Final Multiple Choice
The test will include 100 questions covering the following topic areas from this semester:
  • Waste Management
  • Population
  • Atmosphere
  • Agriculture and Nutrition
  • Resource Management
  • Energy
Use the the following to prepare for the second semester final
  1. Your test corrections
  2. Your study guides
  3. Chapter Powerpoints (Find them by scrolling through past test dates)
  4. Review topic sheet attached below
Created: Wednesday, March 4 4:39 PM

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FRQ Final
This part of the test will include 3 FRQ's relating to topics from second semester.
One FRQ will include experimental design
One will include math. You can review the FRQ's from the lists posted on test days throughout the semester.
 
You can use this link to access all the math FRQ's
Created: Wednesday, March 4 4:38 PM

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Test on energy chapters 19, 20, 21
This topic has many possible FRQ's  Some are document based (DBQ's) and others are math based. 
 

http://apcentral.collegeboard.com/apc/public/exam/exam_information/2003.html

DBQ

 
Math-based
  • 2000-1 Power and BTU
  • 2001-1 Heating and BTU
  • 2002-1 Electric Cars
  • 2004-2 Coal Power Plant
  • 2005-4 ANWR
  • 2007-2 Home water and energy
  • 2008-1 Biodiesel
  • 2009-2 Methane Digesters and Electricity
  • 2011-3 Electricity and Power
  • 2012-2 Alternative Energy and Forests
  • 2013-2 Electric Vehicles
Created: Wednesday, March 4 4:37 PM

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Complete 5 more of the following math based frq's.  Use the link to find them on the AP site.  You can complete more than 5 and it will help your ability to do math based frq's!
 

http://apcentral.collegeboard.com/apc/public/exam/exam_information/2003.html

 
Math-based
  • 2000-1 Power and BTU
  • 2001-1 Heating and BTU
  • 2002-1 Electric Cars
  • 2004-2 Coal Power Plant
  • 2005-4 ANWR
  • 2007-2 Home water and energy
  • 2008-1 Biodiesel
  • 2009-2 Methane Digesters and Electricity
  • 2011-3 Electricity and Power
  • 2012-2 Alternative Energy and Forests
  • 2013-2 Electric Vehicles
Created: Wednesday, March 4 8:34 PM

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Complete 5 of the following math based frq's.  Use the link to find them on the AP site. 
 

http://apcentral.collegeboard.com/apc/public/exam/exam_information/2003.html

 
Math-based
  • 2000-1 Power and BTU
  • 2001-1 Heating and BTU
  • 2002-1 Electric Cars
  • 2004-2 Coal Power Plant
  • 2005-4 ANWR
  • 2007-2 Home water and energy
  • 2008-1 Biodiesel
  • 2009-2 Methane Digesters and Electricity
  • 2011-3 Electricity and Power
  • 2012-2 Alternative Energy and Forests
  • 2013-2 Electric Vehicles
Created: Wednesday, March 4 8:35 PM

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Continue Energy Presentations.
Read chapter 21 and complete the attached study guide
Created: Wednesday, March 4 4:35 PM

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Continue Energy Presentations
Read Chapter 20 and complete the attached study guide
Created: Wednesday, March 4 4:34 PM

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Continue Energy Presentations.
Read chapter 19 and answer the attached study guide questions
Created: Wednesday, March 4 4:41 PM

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Spring Break might be a good time to begin your AP test review.  This assignment is not required but if you are interested in using some of your spring break to start your AP test review I have some links on the orange menu bar on my web page.  I will include the links below:
 
 
 
Created: Wednesday, March 4 4:31 PM

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Continue Presentations
 
Complete the attached Study Guide on Rangelands and Feedlots, Open Spaces and Urban Living
Created: Wednesday, March 4 4:28 PM

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Continue Presentations
Complete the following Study Guides
  • Forestry (Understanding Forestry)
  • Fisheries and Aquaculture
Created: Wednesday, March 4 4:27 PM

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Continue presentations.
 
Complete Mining Study Guide (Understanding Mining)
You can use the internet or the attached information pages
Created: Wednesday, March 4 4:26 PM

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  • Continue Spring Reports
  • Ch 10 Reading and Study Guide
  • Read pages 263-272 for questions 1-14 and  pages 280-289 for questions 35-47

 

Created: Tuesday, February 18 1:01 PM

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  • Continue Spring Reports
  • Ch 10 Reading and Study Guide
  • Read pages 263-272 for questions 1-14 and  pages 280-289 for questions 35-47

 

Created: Tuesday, February 18 12:59 PM

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  • Continue Report Presentations 
  • Read pp242 - 259 and answer Chapter 9 study guide questions  34-60
Created: Tuesday, February 18 12:57 PM

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  • Begin Spring Report Presentations.  If you signed up for any of the topics in the first group you should be ready to present today and for the rest of the unit.
  • Answer questions 1-33 on the Chapter 9 study guide.

 

Created: Tuesday, February 18 12:58 PM

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You should complete your Spring Report Research and Presentation that you began in class.  Even if your presentation will not be presented until future dates, this is the only time you will have to complete the report without other homework.
 
Sign up sheet:  Use this link to find the sign up list for you class period.  Be sure to sign up for topics that have a date that you will not be on a school trip.
 
The instructions can be found at this link:
 
Presentations will not start this day they will start the next class period.
 
You will turn in your presentation in the proper class folder at the following link: 
 
You will also turn in a completed information sheet with the answers to the questions that you can use in your presentation.
 
Presentations will be given in the order on the sign up sheets and the presentations will start on  Feb 24(even) or 25 (odd).  The presentations should not last more than 10-15 minutes.
 
 
Created: Tuesday, February 18 12:58 PM

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Quiz: Demographic Transition Model
 
Created: Thursday, January 30 2:23 PM

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  • Read Ch8 Human Populations
  • Complete Ch8 study guide (4-25)
Created: Thursday, January 30 2:22 PM

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  • Read the pages in Chapter 5 on Population Ecology (pp125-136)
  • Answer study guide questions on Chapter 5 (1-15) and
  • Read pp 207-213 in Chapter 8
  • Answer study guide questions on Chapter 8 (1-3)
  • Be prepared for quiz (Quiz: Describe 5 concepts in Population Ecology.  Use equations, diagrams or graphs to support your descriptions)
Created: Thursday, February 6 7:32 AM

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Test on Chapter 17 Air Pollution
Review the Following FRQ's
Created: Friday, February 7 8:43 AM

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Complete Parts 1 and  2 of  the attached Indoor air pollution project
Created: Friday, January 17 3:09 PM

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Quiz on Big 6
Read pp 494-500 about indoor air pollution.
Answer study guide questions 58-65.
Created: Friday, January 17 3:09 PM

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Quiz on Science of Atmosphere from notes from last class
Read pages 480 to 494.   Be sure to read the insert about CFCs on Page 490
Answer questions 18-57 in the Study Guide
 
Read this article from the Pasadena Star News
Created: Friday, January 17 3:05 PM

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Reading
Read Pages 473 - 480.  Be sure to read the case study about the Killer London Fog
Complete Study Guide Questions 1-17
 
 
 
 
Created: Friday, January 17 3:03 PM

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Study for test on Chapter 22 Waste Management and Wastewater treatment.

Research the following FRQ’s

2000 #2  Recycling                    Questions   Scoring Guidelines p6-8   Sample Answers
2004 #3 Radioactive Waste    Questions   Scoring Guidelines  p12-15   Sample Response Q3
2006 #3 Brownfields                Questions   Scoring Guidelines p10-13   Sample Responses Q3
2007 #1 Sewage Treatment   Questions   Scoring Guidelines p2-4   Sample Responses Q1
2008 #2 Cadmium in Landfill  Questions   Scoring Guidelines p8-10   Sample Responses Q2
2015 #2 E Waste                         Questions   Scoring Guidelines p6-8   Sample Responses Q2
 
 
Created: Friday, January 17 7:40 AM

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Watch the following videos and  write a paragraph explaining what you learned.
 

Story of Stuff Microfibers 2:45  https://storyofstuff.org/movies/story-of-microfibers/

Story of Stuff Microbeads 2:12 https://storyofstuff.org/movies/lets-ban-the-bead/ 

Created: Wednesday, January 15 7:28 AM

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Zero Waste Homework

Watch the following videos and answer the questions below

  1. List three things you learned about zero waste from these videos.
  2. What do you think about (the content of) these video clips? (Make at least two comments)
  3. Ask at least two questions you might ask the people in any of these videos?
 
Created: Tuesday, January 7 10:34 AM

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Read the rest of Chapter 22 on Municipal Solid waste and answer questions 40-58 on the study guide.
Created: Monday, January 6 11:11 AM

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Get parent permission signed for the waste management lab.
Read pp 630 to 644 on Municipal Solid waste and answer questions 1-39 on the study guide.
Created: Tuesday, January 7 10:36 AM

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First Semester Final
To prepare for the final, you should review the following:
  1. Your test corrections
  2. Your study guides
  3. Chapter Powerpoints (Find them by scrolling through past test dates)
  4. Review topic sheet attached below
  5. The FRQ will include questions on experimental design.  Attached below is a check list to help your review the experimental design.
  6. The second FRQ will be two questions asking you to describe what you have learned this semester.  The first question will ask for a generalized answer and the second question will ask you to support that answer with 5 specific ideas from one of the five topic areas from this semester.  You should prepare an answer from each topic area since I will announce on the test day which topic area you are to use for your support.  I will explain this in more detail on Monday.  You can see the explanation and a sample answer on the attachment below (First Semester Finals Reflective Essay)
  7. Finally, you will identify 5 acts, treaties or agencies.  You can see the list on the "First Semester Final 2017Best"
 
Here is a link to a student Quizlet.  I can't verify that all of the information is accurate but some students wanted me to send this out because they found it helpful https://quizlet.com/254866991/flashcards
Created: Tuesday, November 19 2:47 PM

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Test on Chapter 18 Climate Change
 

Global Warming FRQ choices

Go to the following page and review the questions and scoring guides for the following FRQ’s

http://apcentral.collegeboard.com/apc/public/exam/exam_information/2003.html

2002 #4 El Nino Question Scoring Guide Sample Answers

2006 #2 Atmospheric CO2 Question Scoring Guide Sample Answers

2008 #1 Biofuels Question Scoring Guide Sample Answers

2009 #3 questions d and e Colorado River Question Scoring Guide Sample Answers

2010 #2 Termites, 2010 #4 Estuaries Question Scoring Guide Sample Answers

2011 #1 Pine Beetles Question Scoring Guide Sample Answers

2011 #2 Coral Reefs Question Scoring Guide Sample Answers

2013 #2 Electric Vehicles (Math) Question Scoring Guide Sample Answers

Question Scoring Guide Sample Answers

Also, you will find a review worksheet attached.  It is not required to be completed but many students find the review worksheets a useful study tool.

 

 
Created: Wednesday, December 11 8:58 AM

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Read pp 512-536 on the Response to Climate Change
Answer Questions 41-60 on the Study Guide
 
Be prepared for a quiz on the six green house gases, their sources, and whether they are the most potent, abundant, fastest increasing and greatest radiative forcing.
Created: Tuesday, November 19 2:39 PM

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Read pp512-529 on the Evidence and Impacts of Climate Change and answer questions 27 - 40 on the Study Guide
 
Be prepared for a quiz on the carbon cycle and  how greenhouse gases warm the atmosphere
Created: Tuesday, November 19 2:38 PM

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Complete the study guide Introduction to Climate Change pp 504- 511 Questions 1-26.
 
Research the "COP 25" meeting. 
 
Write a short paragraph explaining what the conference is all about and one interesting fact about the conference or its goals. 
 
Created: Wednesday, December 4 7:58 AM

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Test on Chapter 14 Toxicology
 
 

Possible FRQ Questions

FRQ 1999-4 Pesticide Controversy (Skip Question B) Question  Scoring Guide  Sample Answers

FRQ 2002-3 Copper Sulfate  Question  Scoring Guide   Sample Answers

FRQ 2004-1 Toxic Seafood Question    Scoring Guide   Sample Answers

Other possible FRQ Questions:

  1. List 5 aspects that would make a toxicant more of a concern for human or environmental health.  Explain how it makes the toxicant more damaging.  Use examples
  2. List 4 government agencies that assess and/or manage risk posed by toxicants.
  3. Explain what type of hazards it manages.  Use examples.
  4. List 4 laws that are used to control toxicants
  5. Explain how they control the toxicants.  Give examples
  6. Describe a benefit and a problem related to an “Innocent until proven guilty” approach to risk management.  Give an example of each.
  7. Describe a benefit and a problem related to a “precautionary principle” approach to risk management.  Give an example of each.

  8. Describe 3 ways a toxicant can move from its intended application to another place where it harms people or the environment.  Give an example of each and describe the harm.

 
 
 
Created: Thursday, November 21 9:33 AM

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Complete the attached MSDS research assignment.
Created: Thursday, November 14 8:50 PM

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Read the second half of chapter 14 and answer study guide questions 21-43  Do not do the FRQ questions.
 
 
Created: Wednesday, November 13 2:12 PM

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Read Chapter 14
Chapter 14 Study Guide 1-20
 
Created: Monday, November 4 7:53 AM

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Read article “Toxics in our Home”
Complete the attached  Toxicity Chart
Created: Thursday, November 7 12:18 PM

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Complete a report for each of your tests that you began in class.   For each of your tests, your report should include: 
 
  1. Title of your Parameter/Test
  2. What is the average data? (include actual average data and units)
  3. What is the average rank? (provide both the number and the word rank)
  4. Discussion: What does the data mean?
    1. “These test results show that the water quality is (good/excellent) for aquatic life and humans because…” (Explain HOW the test results helps (or does not harm) aquatic life or humans)

OR


    1. “These test results show that the water quality is (poor or bad) for aquatic life and humans because…” (Explain HOW the test results harms aquatic life or humans)
  1. Discuss precision
    1. Include a graph of your class data and rank with title, labels and units.
    2. Rank the precision from 1 – 5, 5 being best.  Support your ranking by discussing how similar or different the data is from each group using data with units.
  2. Discuss accuracy (Source of Error)
    1. Rank the accuracy from 1 – 5, 5 being best.  Support your ranking by identifying any source of error with the data collecting procedure or due to the equipment.
    2. If there are no sources of error, give examples of how you determined the procedures or equipment was used accurately.
  •  
  • Use the following templates:
  • The instructions on how to create graphs for your tests can be found Here.
  • The instructions on how to write up your individual test results can be found Here
Created: Tuesday, November 5 1:03 PM

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Complete the following data reporting instructions for EACH of your tests:
(Do not print these out. Complete them on a google doc or some other format that you can add to in class.)
  1.       Title of your Parameter/Test
  2.       What is the data? (include actual data from the Arroyo tests and units)
  3.      What is the rank? (provide both the number and the word rank)
  4.      What does the data mean?
    1.       “These test results show that the water quality is (good/excellent) for aquatic life and humans because…” (Explain HOW the test results helps (or does not harm) aquatic life or humans)
      OR
    2.       “These test results show that the water quality is (poor/bad) for aquatic life and humans because…” (Explain HOW the test results harms aquatic life or humans)

 
Also, upload you images to the following Instagram account:
Account: 2019_macro
Password 2019macro
 
Created: Thursday, October 31 12:07 PM

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Today is the second day of the Field Trip to the Arroyo.  Be sure to bring your bike and a helmet! Make sure your bike has filled tires and is in working order!  You should also have a hat and sunscreen if it is sunny.
 
Park you bike in front of room 212 but not blocking the walking paths.In class your group divided up the Water Quality Tests among your group members.

 

Homework: Enter your data from the tests you completed on the first field trip day (All tests except Macro-invertebrates).

 
Created: Monday, October 28 2:43 PM

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To day is the Field Trip to the Arroyo.  Be sure to bring your bike and a helmet! Make sure you bike has filled tires and is in working order!  You should also have a hat and sunscreen if it is sunny.
 
Park you bike in front of room 212 but not blocking the walking paths.In class your group divided up the Water Quality Tests among your group members.

 

Homework: Complete the rest of your water quality test research papers.  Use the water quality information packets linked to this page and the internet to complete the research on your selected tests.  You should print out your research on each test on a separate sheet of paper.  Be concise and detailed.

You are required to turn in the rests of your test research papers today.

Research Questions:
  1. What is the test designed to assess? (What aspect of water quality is the test evaluating?-Be detailed, do not just use one word. Include units) (Example: TDS is measuring the salt concentration in micro Siemens)
  2. What data range (include units) indicates a healthy stream?
  3. What data range(s) (include units) indicate an unhealthy stream?
  4. When the test indicates an unhealthy stream, what are the impacts on the ecosystem? (Be specific and detailed)
  5. When the test indicates an unhealthy stream, what are the impacts on humans? (Be specific and detailed)
  6. How does this test affect other tests?
 
Complete your research in a google doc so that you can include it in a group research document.
 
Use the internet or the information sheets on this page
Created: Monday, October 28 1:52 PM

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In class your group divided up the Water Quality Tests among your group members.

Use the water quality information packets linked to this page and the internet to complete the research on your selected tests.  You should print out your research on each test on a separate sheet of paper.  Be concise and detailed.

You are required to turn in TWO of your test research papers today.

Research Questions:
  1. What is the test designed to assess? (What aspect of water quality is the test evaluating?-Be detailed, do not just use one word. Include units) (Example: TDS is measuring the salt concentration in micro Siemens)
  2. What data range (include units) indicates a healthy stream?
  3. What data range(s) (include units) indicate an unhealthy stream?
  4. When the test indicates an unhealthy stream, what are the impacts on the ecosystem? (Be specific and detailed)
  5. When the test indicates an unhealthy stream, what are the impacts on humans? (Be specific and detailed)
  6. How does this test affect other tests?
 
Complete your research in a google doc so that you can include it in a group research document.
 
Use the internet or the information sheets on this page
Created: Tuesday, October 22 9:43 AM

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Test on Chapter 15 Freshwater Resources
 
 
 
Possible FRQ's   (See the AP Central Site for the questions and scoring guidelines for 2004-2016.  For 1999-2003 use THIS LINK)

and Everglades Water Quality

Created: Monday, October 14 1:42 PM

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Complete the Attached Assignment on the Delta Smelt Controversy
 
 
Created: Tuesday, October 1 2:48 PM

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Read Chapter 15 pp427-449 and answer study guide questions 47 -72.
 
Check to make sure you have a HELMET!
 
 
Created: Monday, October 14 12:19 PM

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Read Chapter 15 pp418-427  and answer study guide questions 28-46.
 
If you haven't turned in your field trip form, turn it in!
 
Don't forget to check your bike tires, brakes and chains!
 
 
Created: Thursday, October 3 1:39 PM

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Read sections
    • Part 1. Read the Central Case: Plumbing the Colorado River.
      Write a paragraph that summarizes the cause of the conflicts over Colorado River water.
    • Part 2. Read the section on Freshwater Systems (pp 413-418) and answer study guide questions 1-27.  Be sure to print out your study guide answers for this section and bring them to class with you.
    • Turn in Field Trip Form for the Arroyo Field Trip. 
Created: Tuesday, October 1 2:45 PM

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Test on Chapter 11
 
I have also included a study outline and a review sheet
Possible FRQ's   (See the AP Central Site for the questions and scoring guidelines)
 
2000 #3 Endangered Species Questions   Scoring Guides    Sample Responses
2008 #4 d Population Impacts Questions   Scoring Guides    Sample Responses
2010 #3 Zebra Mussel Questions   Scoring Guides    Sample Responses
 
Also, get your field trip permission form signed.  Form are attached below if you cannot find the forms issued in class
Created: Tuesday, October 1 2:45 PM

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Complete the research questions about the Mountain Yellow Legged Frog. The assignment is attached below
 
 
Created: Thursday, September 19 7:38 AM

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Endangered Species Report
Read the attached report instructions.  You will use the IUCN redlist website to answer questions on the report. 
 
Be prepared to discuss your endangered species with the class
Created: Monday, September 30 2:09 PM

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Read Chapter 11 310-323
Complete Study Guide 27-46
Created: Thursday, September 19 7:36 AM

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Read Chapter 11 pp294-310
Answer study guide questions 1-26
Created: Thursday, September 19 7:35 AM

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Complete the Invasive Species Report.  Choose any invasive species from the list (also attached).
 
Created: Thursday, August 29 5:57 PM

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Complete the second half of the Chapter 5 Study Guide (20-49) attached below
 
Created: Thursday, August 29 5:56 PM

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Be prepared for a quiz on the  phosphorus and hydrologic cycles.
Complete the first half of the Chapter 5 Study Guide (1-19) attached below
 
Created: Thursday, August 29 5:56 PM

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Study for quiz on Nitrogen Cycle
Complete the Study Guide on Chapter 6 attached below
Created: Thursday, August 29 5:54 PM

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Read Chapter 7 and complete study guide attached below
Created: Thursday, August 29 5:54 PM

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Study For Test on Chapters 1, 2, and 3
 
Possible FRQ's   (See the AP Central Site for the questions and scoring guidelines)
 
I am linking a review sheet here.  This is completely optional.  Don't waste your time completing it if you don't find it valuable.
Created: Thursday, August 29 5:52 PM

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Policy And Regulation Report

You are to research an environmental law, treaty, or regulation.  Your assigned law, treaty or regulation is listed on the link below.

 

Use the Report Instructions linked below to find the questions you will answer.  Please answer the questions in a numbered format and NOT in a paragraph form.

 

You can see the regulation assigned to you at this link 

 

Google Doc Report Regulation

Google Doc Environmental Laws Complete Descriptions

 

Created: Monday, August 26 2:13 PM

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Read Chapter 3 and Complete Study Guide

Read Chapter 3 and complete the study guide.  You do not have to define the terms but you should know them.  You can use the word document or the Google Doc Document

This is the third and final chapter we will cover in this first unit.
Note: Changes have been made from previous study guides and some students copy study guides from past students.  If you submit a copied study guide you will receive no credit.
 
Created: Monday, August 12 2:17 PM

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Read Chapter 2 and Complete Study Guide

Read the introduction to Chapter 2 on the Jabaluka Mine and write down 3 discussion-starting questions or opinions .

Read the chapter and complete the attached Chapter 2 Study Guide Questions.  Do not define the terms but you should know them.  Be sure to give examples when asked.

Note: Changes have been made from previous study guides and some students copy study guides from past students.  If you submit a copied study guide you will receive no credit.

 

Google Doc Ch 2 Study Guide

Created: Monday, August 12 2:16 PM

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Read Chapter 1 and Complete Study Guide

Read Chapter 1 of your textbook and answer the study guide questions.

Be sure to answer each question in a complete sentence and be sure to give examples or explain when the question demands it.

You can download the word document and type your answers on the document.

Please try to print out your answers double sided to save paper.

If you don't know the answer to any question you can ask it in class before you turn it in and still get full credit.

You don't have to write down the definition to the terms but you should be able to define each term and give an example of each.  You should be prepared for a quiz on any of the terms or questions in the study guide.

Also: Be sure to read the inset article on Easter Island
Finally, changes have been made from previous study guides and some students copy study guides from past students.  If you submit a copied study guide you will receive no credit.
Created: Monday, August 12 2:16 PM

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Read "Tragedy of the Commons" and Eutrophication Test

Download and print out the PDF: Tragedy of the commons -- please  try to print double sided.

Read the article and highlight  5-10 passages that are meaningful, provocative,  or worthy of class discussion.  Write 5-10 comments on the margins (or on a separate paper) about your thoughts on the passages.

Be prepared to discuss your analysis and opinions in class.

Test: Be prepared to explain the process of Eutrophication
Created: Monday, August 12 2:14 PM

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Bring in your summer work organized in a binder.  Be prepared to share your insights and thoughts about the issues you researched.
Bring in your summer work organized in a binder.  Be prepared to share your insights and thoughts about the issues you researched.
Created: Monday, August 12 2:14 PM