AP+Environmental+Science

Welcome to AP Environmental Science (APES)
(Prerequisites: "B" or higher in Chem 1, Bio 1, and Algebra 1)

AP Environmental Science is a senior-level Advanced Placement science elective. This course covers a wide range of topics such as atmospheric processes, soil dynamics, ecosystem structure, biogeochemical cycles, population biology, human demographics, land usage, energy resources and consumption, pollution, and global change.

Students planning to take this course need to **__submit__** their summer assignment following summer break. This assignment should be picked up from Mr. Corsini near the end of your Junior year.

Here is the video link for part of that assignment: @https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jqxENMKaeCU

At year's end APES students have the opportunity to visit Key Largo, FL and gain first-hand exposure to course concepts (coral reef/ocean health, wetlands, human environmental impact, etc.). For any student interested in the Florida trip, initial paperwork will be sent home in September. Please discuss things with your parent(s) if you plan on participating.

A tentative APES syllabus is available for your reference. It can be downloaded by clicking on the file below.



If you have questions, please contact Mr. Corsini via email at DCorsini@nwsd.org

A few final notes:
1. The AP course is designed as an introductory college level environmental science class. Please be prepared to treat is as such. 2. Power Points are available under the "Documents" tab. If you miss something, or want to review one, please download it from there. 3. APES links are mixed with other courses under the "Links" tab. They will remain up all year. 4. AP Exams are offered in May. Sample exam questions are available within the APES links.