AP Environmental Science Syllabus
AP* Environmental Science provides students with the scientific principles, concepts, and methodologies required to understand the interrelationships of the natural world. The course draws upon various disciplines, including geology, biology, environmental studies, environmental science, chemistry, and geography in order to explore a variety of environmental topics. Topics explored include natural systems on Earth; biogeochemical cycles; the nature of matter and energy; the flow of matter and energy through living systems; populations; communities; ecosystems; ecological pyramids; renewable and nonrenewable resources; land use; biodiversity; pollution; conservation; sustainability; and human impacts on the environment. The equivalent of an introductory college-level science course, AP Environmental Science prepares students for the AP exam and for further study in science, health sciences, or engineering.
The AP Environmental Science course provides a learning experience focused on allowing students to develop their critical thinking skills and cognitive strategies. Scientific inquiry skills are embedded in the direct instruction, wherein students learn to ask scientific questions, deconstruct claims, form and test hypotheses, and use logic and evidence to draw conclusions about the concepts. Frequent no- and low-stakes assessments allow students to measure their comprehension and improve their performance as they progress through each activity.
Students perform hands-on labs and projects that give them insight into the nature of science and help them understand environmental concepts, as well as how evidence can be obtained to support those concepts. Virtual lab activities enable students to engage in investigations that would otherwise require long periods of observation at remote locations and to explore simulations that enable environmental scientists to test predictions. During both hands-on and virtual labs, students form hypotheses; collect, analyze, and manipulate data; and report their findings and conclusions. Throughout this course, students are given an opportunity to understand how biology, earth science, and physical science are applied to the study of the environment and how technology and engineering are contributing solutions for studying and creating a sustainable biosphere.
Summative tests are offered at the end of each unit as well as at the end of each semester, and contain objective and constructed response items. Robust scaffolding, rigorous instruction, relevant material, and regular active learning opportunities ensure that students can achieve mastery of the skills necessary to excel on the AP exam.
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Length: Two Semesters
UNIT 1: INTRODUCTION TO AP ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE
LESSON 1: SCIENCE AND THE ENVIRONMENT
Study: The Interdisciplinary Science
Identify the many fields of science that contribute to the study and understanding of the interrelated, dynamic systems of Earth’s environment. Relate examples of environmental studies and equipment to specialized fields of science. Recommend areas of expertise that might contribute information relevant to specific environmental issues.
Duration: 1 hr Scoring: 0 points
Quiz: The Interdisciplinary Science
Take a quiz to assess your understanding of the material.
Duration: 0 hrs 15 mins Scoring: 10 points
Study: Applied Science and Technology
Describe the role of technology in environmental science and human society. Identify commonly used devices and
systems that are important to environmental studies. Describe the importance of technology and environmental studies to human health and well-being.
Duration: 1 hr Scoring: 0 points
Quiz: Applied Science and Technology
Take a quiz to assess your understanding of the material.
Duration: 0 hrs 15 mins Scoring: 20 points
Practice: Science and the Environment
Identify the many fields of science that contribute to the study and understanding of the interrelated, dynamic systems of Earth’s environment. Relate examples of environmental studies and equipment to specialized fields of science. Recommend areas of expertise that might contribute information relevant to specific environmental issues. Describe the role of technology in environmental science and human society. Identify commonly used devices and systems that are important to environmental studies. Use the Internet to locate and collect information about GPS and GIS technology. Discuss the validity and impact of scientific research on environmental issues related to human activities.
Duration: 0 hrs 30 mins Scoring: 10 points
Read: Science and the Environment
Read about science and the environment.
Duration: 1 hr 30 mins Scoring: 0 points
Quiz: Science and the Environment
Take a quiz to assess your understanding of the material.
Duration: 0 hrs 45 mins Scoring: 20 points
Explore: GPS and GIS Technology
Relate examples of environmental studies and equipment to specialized fields of science. Describe the role of
technology in environmental science and human society. Identify commonly used devices and systems that are
important to environmental studies. Describe the importance of technology and environmental studies to human
health and well-being.
Duration: 1 hr 30 mins Scoring: 30 points
Lab: Investigate Your Ecological Footprint
Conduct a scientific investigation, using a scientific process and demonstrating the proper and safe use of laboratory equipment. Analyze data by using data tables, calculating the range and average of a set of measurements, and identifying sources of error.
Duration: 1 hr 30 mins Scoring: 40 points
Discuss: Investigate Your Ecological Footprint
Analyze data by using data tables, calculating the range and average of a set of measurements, and identifying sources of error. Evaluate lab procedures and results in a discussion with your peers.
Duration: 0 hrs 20 mins Scoring: 10 points
LESSON 2: ENERGY AND SYSTEMS
Study: Matter and Energy
Recognize the major types of matter that make up the biosphere. Recognize the forms of energy that enter and flow
through the geosphere. Identify the processes that transform energy as it moves through the geosphere. Compare
the characteristics of different surfaces on Earth, including albedo and heat capacity. Differentiate among scavengers, decomposers, and detritivores. Trace the flow of matter and energy through a food chain and a food web.
Duration: 1 hr Scoring: 0 points
Quiz: Matter and Energy
Take a quiz to assess your understanding of the material.
Duration: 0 hrs 15 mins Scoring: 20 points
Study: The Flow of Matter and Energy
Differentiate among scavengers, decomposers, and detritivores. Trace the flow of matter and energy through a food
chain and a food web.
Duration: 1 hr Scoring: 0 points
Quiz: The Flow of Matter and Energy
Take a quiz to assess your understanding of the material.
Duration: 0 hrs 15 mins Scoring: 20 points
Study: Biogeochemical Cycles
Trace the movement of water in the water cycle from one part of the environment to another. Trace the movement of carbon in the carbon cycle from one part of the environment to another. Trace the movement of nitrogen and
phosphorus from one part of the environment to another.
Duration: 1 hr Scoring: 0 points
Quiz: Biogeochemical Cycles
Take a quiz to assess your understanding of the material.
Duration: 0 hrs 15 mins Scoring: 20 points
Practice: Matter and Energy in the Biosphere
Recognize the major types of matter that make up the biosphere. Recognize the forms of energy that enter and flow
through the geosphere. Identify the processes that transform energy as it moves through the geosphere. Compare
the characteristics of different surfaces on Earth, including albedo and heat capacity. Differentiate among scavengers, decomposers, and detritivores. Trace the flow of matter and energy through a food chain and a food web.
Duration: 0 hrs 30 mins Scoring: 10 points
Lab: Investigate Cycling of O2 and CO2
Conduct a scientific investigation, using a scientific process and demonstrating the proper and safe use of laboratory equipment. Analyze data by using data tables, calculating the range and average of a set of measurements, and identifying sources of error.
Duration: 1 hr 30 mins Scoring: 40 points
Discuss: Investigate Cycling of O2 and CO2
Analyze data by using data tables, calculating the range and average of a set of measurements, and identifying sources of error. Evaluate lab procedures and results in a discussion with your peers.
Duration: 0 hrs 20 mins Scoring: 10 points
LESSON 3: INTRODUCTION TO AP ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE WRAP-UP
Test (CS): Introduction to AP Environmental Science
Take a computer-scored test to assess what you have learned in this unit.
Duration: 0 hrs 30 mins Scoring: 50 points
Test (TS): Introduction to AP Environmental Science
Take a teacher-scored test to assess what you have learned in this unit.
Duration: 0 hrs 30 mins Scoring: 50 points
UNIT 2: EARTH’S PHYSICAL SYSTEMS
LESSON 1: THE HYDROSPHERE
Project: Part I — Explore Your Local Physical Environment
Research and describe the physical features and abiotic factors that characterize the geographical area in which you live.
Duration: 1 hr 30 mins Scoring: 10 points
Study: Bodies of Water
Identify the characteristics of the major types of bodies of water. Describe the formation of and characteristics of the major types of bodies of water.
Duration: 1 hr Scoring: 0 points
Quiz: Bodies of Water
Take a quiz to assess your understanding of the material.
Duration: 0 hrs 15 mins Scoring: 20 points
Study: Movements of the Hydrosphere
Relate solar energy to ocean currents and the distribution of heat around the globe. Describe the causes and effects of ocean waves and tides. Trace the path of groundwater from soil to the ocean.
Duration: 1 hr Scoring: 0 points
Quiz: Movements of the Hydrosphere
Take a quiz to assess your understanding of the material.
Duration: 0 hrs 15 mins Scoring: 20 points
Practice: The Hydrosphere
Describe the reasons that liquid water can exist on Earth. Describe the formation of and characteristics of the major
types of bodies of water. Relate solar energy to ocean currents and the distribution of heat around the globe. Identify reasons for fluctuations in sea level. Describe the causes and effects of ocean waves and tides. Trace the path of groundwater from soil to the ocean.
Duration: 0 hrs 30 mins Scoring: 10 points
Read: The Hydrosphere
Read about the hydrosphere.
Duration: 1 hr 30 mins Scoring: 0 points
Quiz: The Hydrosphere
Take a quiz to assess your understanding of the material.
Duration: 0 hrs 45 mins Scoring: 20 points
Lab: Investigate Watershed Analysis
Conduct a scientific investigation, using a scientific process and demonstrating the proper and safe use of laboratory equipment. Analyze data by using data tables, calculating the range and average of a set of measurements, and identifying sources of error.
Duration: 1 hr 30 mins Scoring: 40 points
Discuss: Investigate Watershed Analysis
Analyze data by using data tables, calculating the range and average of a set of measurements, and identifying sources of error. Evaluate lab procedures and results in a discussion with your peers.
Duration: 0 hrs 20 mins Scoring: 10 points
LESSON 2: THE ATMOSPHERE
Study: Structure and Movements of the Atmosphere
Describe the structure, composition, and temperature of Earth’s atmosphere. Identify the processes of wind generation and relate them to different types of local and global wind systems.
Duration: 1 hr Scoring: 0 points
Quiz: Structure and Movements of the Atmosphere
Take a quiz to assess your understanding of the material.
Duration: 0 hrs 15 mins Scoring: 20 points
Study: Weather and Climate
Describe the major climate zones and their characteristics. Explain how ocean currents, wind patterns, and topography affect climate. Explain how Earth’s orbit, tilt, and wobble affect the planet’s climate. Describe the effects of El Niño and La Niña on global weather patterns.
Duration: 1 hr Scoring: 0 points
Quiz: Weather and Climate
Take a quiz to assess your understanding of the material.
Duration: 0 hrs 15 mins Scoring: 20 points
Practice: The Atmosphere
Describe the structure, composition, and temperature of Earth’s atmosphere. Identify the processes of wind generation and relate them to different types of local and global wind systems. Describe the major climate zones and their characteristics. Explain how ocean currents, wind patterns, and topography affect climate. Explain how Earth’s orbit, tilt, and wobble affect the planet’s climate. Describe the effects of El Niño and La Niña on global weather patterns. Discuss the validity and impact of scientific research on environmental issues related to human activities.
Duration: 0 hrs 30 mins Scoring: 10 points
Lab: Investigate Passive Heating and Cooling
Conduct a scientific investigation, using a scientific process and demonstrating the proper and safe use of laboratory equipment. Analyze data by using data tables, calculating the range and average of a set of measurements, and identifying sources of error.
Duration: 1 hr 30 mins Scoring: 40 points
Discuss: Investigate Passive Heating and Cooling
Analyze data by using data tables, calculating the range and average of a set of measurements, and identifying sources of error. Evaluate lab procedures and results in a discussion with your peers.
Duration: 0 hrs 20 mins Scoring: 10 points
LESSON 3: THE GEOSPHERE
Study: Earth’s Crust and Landforms
Relate the surface features of Earth’s crust to the theory of plate tectonics. Distinguish erosional features and
depositional features of Earth’s crust.
Duration: 1 hr Scoring: 0 points
Quiz: Earth’s Crust and Landforms
Take a quiz to assess your understanding of the material.
Duration: 0 hrs 15 mins Scoring: 20 points
Study: Soil Composition and Structure
Identify the types of weathering and the agents of each type of weathering. Describe the types of soil and the
processes of soil formation.
Duration: 1 hr Scoring: 0 points
Quiz: Soil Composition and Structure
Take a quiz to assess your understanding of the material.
Duration: 0 hrs 15 mins Scoring: 20 points
Study: Movements of Land and Soil
Identify the types of erosion and their effects on Earth’s crust. Relate the different types of faults to the different types of tectonic plate boundaries.
Duration: 1 hr Scoring: 0 points
Quiz: Movements of Land and Soil
Take a quiz to assess your understanding of the material.
Duration: 0 hrs 15 mins Scoring: 20 points
Checkup: The Geosphere
Relate the surface features of Earth’s crust to the theory of plate tectonics. Distinguish erosional features and
depositional features of Earth’s crust. Identify the types of weathering and the agents of each type of weathering.
Describe the types of soil and the processes of soil formation. Identify the types of erosion and their effects on Earth’s crust. Relate the different types of faults to the different types of tectonic plate boundaries. Discuss the validity and impact of scientific research on environmental issues related to human activities.
Duration: 0 hrs 30 mins Scoring: 0 points
Read: The Geosphere
Read about the geosphere.
Duration: 1 hr 30 mins Scoring: 0 points
Quiz: The Geosphere
Take a quiz to assess your understanding of the material.
Duration: 0 hrs 45 mins Scoring: 20 points
Explore: Earthquake Prediction and Readiness
Recognize areas on Earth where earthquakes are likely to occur. Distinguish the three types of earthquake waves.
Describe how geologists rate the destructive force of an earthquake. Identify ways that human communities in
earthquake zones can prepare for and limit damages caused by strong earthquakes.
Duration: 1 hr 30 mins Scoring: 30 points
LESSON 4: EARTH’S PHYSICAL SYSTEMS WRAP-UP
Project: Part II — Explore Your Local Physical Environment
Research and describe the physical features and abiotic factors that characterize the geographical area in which you live.
Duration: 1 hr 30 mins Scoring: 40 points
Test (CS): Earth’s Physical Systems
Take a computer-scored test to assess what you have learned in this unit.
Duration: 0 hrs 30 mins Scoring: 50 points
Test (TS): Earth’s Physical Systems
Take a teacher-scored test to assess what you have learned in this unit.
Duration: 0 hrs 30 mins Scoring: 50 points
UNIT 3: ECOSYSTEM STRUCTURE
LESSON 1: NATURE OF ECOSYSTeMS
Project: Part I — Explore Your Local Ecosystem
Recognize the major types of biotic factors in an ecosystem and their roles in the biosphere. Distinguish biological
species, populations, and communities. Identify the abiotic factors in an ecosystem and their importance to living
organisms. Explain how biotic factors interact with the abiotic factors of an ecosystem.
Duration: 1 hr 30 mins Scoring: 10 points
Study: What Is a Biological Community?
Distinguish biological communities from populations and ecosystems. Identify major types of biological communities.
Duration: 1 hr Scoring: 0 points
Quiz: What Is a Biological Community?
Take a quiz to assess your understanding of the material.
Duration: 0 hrs 15 mins Scoring: 20 points
Study: Species Interactions
Describe the types of interactions that occur among the species in biological communities. Analyze food chains and
food webs that describe the interactions of species in a biological community. Explain the nature and importance of
ecological niches.
Duration: 1 hr Scoring: 0 points
Quiz: Species Interactions
Take a quiz to assess your understanding of the material.
Duration: 0 hrs 15 mins Scoring: 20 points
Study: Community Structure
Model the makeup of communities using ecological pyramids. Understand the factors that affect community stability and biodiversity.
Duration: 1 hr Scoring: 0 points
Quiz: Community Structure
Take a quiz to assess your understanding of the material.
Duration: 0 hrs 15 mins Scoring: 20 points
Practice: Nature of Ecosystems
Distinguish biological communities from populations and ecosystems. Identify major types of biological communities. Describe the types of interactions that occur among the species in biological communities. Analyze food chains and food webs that describe the interactions of species in a biological community. Explain the nature and importance of an ecological niche. Model the makeup of communities using ecological pyramids. Understand the factors that affect community stability and biodiversity.
Duration: 0 hrs 30 mins Scoring: 10 points
Explore: The Importance of Coral Reefs
Describe characteristics of aquatic ecosystems. Evaluate the importance of individual ecosystems to the health of
biomes and the biosphere.
Duration: 1 hr 30 mins Scoring: 30 points
LESSON 2: CHANGES IN ECOSYSTEMS
Study: Natural Disturbances and Succession
Describe how destructive natural events in the geosphere can affect ecosystems. Predict the effects of the removal of species from biological communities. Predict the effects of the introduction of nonnative species on communities.
Duration: 1 hr Scoring: 0 points
Quiz: Natural Disturbances and Succession
Take a quiz to assess your understanding of the material.
Duration: 0 hrs 15 mins Scoring: 20 points
Study: Evolution and Biodiversity
Identify the sources and importance of genetic diversity in natural populations, ecosystems, and the biosphere.
Summarize the process of natural selection and its role in biological evolution. Predict changes that may occur in an
ecosystem when its amount of biodiversity changes.
Duration: 1 hr Scoring: 0 points
Quiz: Evolution and Biodiversity
Take a quiz to assess your understanding of the material.
Duration: 0 hrs 15 mins Scoring: 20 points
Checkup: Changes in Ecosystems
Describe how destructive natural events in the geosphere can affect ecosystems. Predict the effects of the removal of species from biological communities. Predict the effects of the introduction of nonnative species on communities. Recognize the sources and importance of genetic diversity in natural populations, ecosystems, and the biosphere. Summarize the process of natural selection and its role in biological evolution. Predict changes that may occur in an ecosystem when its amount of biodiversity changes. Discuss the validity and impact of scientific research on environmental issues related to human activities.
Duration: 0 hrs 30 mins Scoring: 0 points
Read: Changes in Ecosystems
Read about changes in ecosystems.
Duration: 1 hr 30 mins Scoring: 0 points
Quiz: Changes in Ecosystems
Take a quiz to assess your understanding of the material.
Duration: 0 hrs 45 mins Scoring: 20 points
Lab: Investigate Using a Dichotomous Key
Conduct a scientific investigation, using a scientific process and demonstrating the proper and safe use of laboratory equipment. Analyze data by using data tables, calculating the range and average of a set of measurements, and identifying sources of error
Duration: 1 hr 30 mins Scoring: 40 points
Discuss: Investigate Using a Dichotomous Key
Analyze data by using data tables, calculating the range and average of a set of measurements, and identifying sources of error. Evaluate lab procedures and results in a discussion with your peers.
Duration: 0 hrs 20 mins Scoring: 10 points
LESSON 3: ECOSYSTEMS AND BIOMES
Study: Aquatic Ecosystems
Describe characteristics of aquatic ecosystems.
Duration: 1 hr Scoring: 0 points
Quiz: Aquatic Ecosystems
Take a quiz to assess your understanding of the material.
Duration: 0 hrs 15 mins Scoring: 20 points
Study: Land Ecosystems
Identify the major land and aquatic biomes. Describe the distinguishing biotic and abiotic features of a given biome.
Compare the plants and animals of your local biome with those of the other major biomes found in North America.
Duration: 1 hr Scoring: 0 points
Quiz: Land Ecosystems
Take a quiz to assess your understanding of the material.
Duration: 0 hrs 15 mins Scoring: 20 points
Read: Ecosystems and Biomes
Read about ecosystems and biomes.
Duration: 1 hr 30 mins Scoring: 0 points
Quiz: Ecosystems and Biomes
Take a quiz to assess your understanding of the material.
Duration: 0 hrs 45 mins Scoring: 20 points
Checkup: Ecosystems and Biomes
Describe characteristics of land ecosystems. Describe characteristics of aquatic ecosystems. Identify the major land and aquatic biomes. Describe the distinguishing biotic and abiotic features of a given biome. Compare the plants and animals of your local biome with those of the other major biomes found in North America. Evaluate the importance of individual ecosystems to the health of biomes and the biosphere. Discuss the validity and impact of scientific research on environmental issues related to human activities.
Duration: 0 hrs 30 mins Scoring: 0 points
Lab: Investigate Primary Productivity
Conduct a scientific investigation, using a scientific process and demonstrating the proper and safe use of laboratory equipment. Analyze data by using data tables, calculating the range and average of a set of measurements, and identifying sources of error.
Duration: 1 hr 30 mins Scoring: 40 points
Discuss: Investigate Primary Productivity
Analyze data by using data tables, calculating the range and average of a set of measurements, and identifying sources of error. Evaluate lab procedures and results in a discussion with your peers.
Duration: 0 hrs 20 mins Scoring: 10 points
LESSON 4: ECOSYSTEM STRUCTURE WRAP-UP
Project: Part II — Explore Your Local Ecosystem
Recognize the major types of biotic factors in an ecosystem and their roles in the biosphere. Distinguish biological
species, populations, and communities. Identify the abiotic factors in an ecosystem and their importance to living
organisms. Explain how biotic factors interact with the abiotic factors of an ecosystem.
Duration: 1 hr 30 mins Scoring: 40 points
Test (CS): Ecosystem Structure
Take a computer-scored test to assess what you have learned in this unit.
Duration: 0 hrs 30 mins Scoring: 50 points
Test (TS): Ecosystem Structure
Take a teacher-scored test to assess what you have learned in this unit.
Duration: 0 hrs 30 mins Scoring: 50 points
UNIT 4: POPULATION ECOLOGY
LESSON 1: POPULATION BIOLOGY
Study: Characteristics of Populations
Identify characteristics used to describe populations. Identify limiting factors that affect populations and their
characteristics. Describe a population’s carrying capacity and the factors that determine the carrying capacity. Explain how populations change in size.
Duration: 1 hr Scoring: 0 points
Quiz: Characteristics of Populations
Take a quiz to assess your understanding of the material.
Duration: 0 hrs 15 mins Scoring: 20 points
Study: Population Growth
Describe the factors that produce both positive and negative population growth. Compare exponential and logistic
patterns of population growth. Explain the significance of studying populations over time.
Duration: 1 hr Scoring: 0 points
Quiz: Population Growth
Take a quiz to assess your understanding of the material.
Duration: 0 hrs 15 mins Scoring: 20 points
Practice: Population Biology
Identify characteristics used to describe populations. Identify limiting factors that affect populations and their
characteristics. Describe a population’s carrying capacity and the factors that determine the carrying capacity. Explain how populations change in size. Describe the factors that produce both positive and negative population growth. Compare exponential and logistic patterns of population growth. Explain the significance of studying populations over time.
Duration: 0 hrs 30 mins Scoring: 10 points
Lab: Investigate Estimating Population Size
Conduct a scientific investigation, using a scientific process and demonstrating the proper and safe use of laboratory equipment. Analyze data by using data tables, calculating the range and average of a set of measurements, and identifying sources of error.
Duration: 1 hr 30 mins Scoring: 40 points
Discuss: Investigate Estimating Population Size
Analyze data by using data tables, calculating the range and average of a set of measurements, and identifying sources of error. Evaluate lab procedures and results in a discussion with your peers.
Duration: 0 hrs 20 mins Scoring: 10 points
LESSON 2: HUMAN POPULATIONS
Study: Human Population Dynamics
Describe historical trends in human population growth and distribution. Identify characteristics of human populations.
Duration: 1 hr Scoring: 0 points
Quiz: Human Population Dynamics
Take a quiz to assess your understanding of the material.
Duration: 0 hrs 15 mins Scoring: 20 points
Study: Human Communities
Describe the purposes of human communities. Identify different kinds of human communities. Explain how individuals work together in groups. Explain how individuals and groups work together in communities.
Duration: 1 hr Scoring: 0 points
Quiz: Human Communities
Take a quiz to assess your understanding of the material.
Duration: 0 hrs 15 mins Scoring: 20 points
Checkup: Human Populations
Describe historical trends in human population growth and distribution. Identify characteristics of human populations. Describe the purposes of human communities. Identify different kinds of human communities. Explain how individuals work together in groups. Explain how individuals and groups work together in communities.
Duration: 0 hrs 30 mins Scoring: 0 points
Read: Human Populations
Read about human populations.
Duration: 1 hr 30 mins Scoring: 0 points
Quiz: Human Populations
Take a quiz to assess your understanding of the material.
Duration: 0 hrs 45 mins Scoring: 20 points
Explore: Public Health Policies
Research objectives and accomplishments of public health policies.
Duration: 1 hr 30 mins Scoring: 30 points
LESSON 3: IMPACTS OF POPULATION GROWTH
Study: Renewable Resources
Identify renewable resources on which humans depend. Differentiate between renewable and nonrenewable resources. Evaluate the cost-benefit trade-offs of using renewable resources instead of nonrenewable resources.
Duration: 1 hr Scoring: 0 points
Quiz: Renewable Resources
Take a quiz to assess your understanding of the material.
Duration: 0 hrs 15 mins Scoring: 20 points
Study: Nonrenewable Resources
Identify nonrenewable resources on which humans depend. Differentiate between renewable and nonrenewable
resources. Describe how the use of natural resources will affect future generations of humans.
Duration: 1 hr Scoring: 0 points
Quiz: Nonrenewable Resources
Take a quiz to assess your understanding of the material.
Duration: 0 hrs 15 mins Scoring: 20 points
Practice: Impacts of Population Growth
Identify renewable resources on which humans depend. Identify nonrenewable resources on which humans depend.
Differentiate between renewable and nonrenewable resources. Evaluate the cost-benefit trade-offs of using renewable resources instead of nonrenewable resources. Describe how the use of natural resources will affect future generations of humans. Describe alternative forms of energy production.
Duration: 0 hrs 30 mins Scoring: 10 points
Read: Impacts of Population Growth
Read about impacts of population growth.
Duration: 1 hr 30 mins Scoring: 0 points
Quiz: Impacts of Population Growth
Take a quiz to assess your understanding of the material.
Duration: 0 hrs 45 mins Scoring: 20 points
Lab: Investigate Resource Consumption
Conduct a scientific investigation, using a scientific process and demonstrating the proper and safe use of laboratory equipment. Analyze data by using data tables, calculating the range and average of a set of measurements, and identifying sources of error.
Duration: 1 hr 30 mins Scoring: 40 points
Discuss: Investigate Resource Consumption
Analyze data by using data tables, calculating the range and average of a set of measurements, and identifying sources of error. Evaluate lab procedures and results in a discussion with your peers.
Duration: 0 hrs 20 mins Scoring: 10 points
LESSON 4: POPULATIONS WRAP-UP
Test (CS): Population Ecology
Take a computer-scored test to assess what you have learned in this unit.
Duration: 0 hrs 30 mins Scoring: 50 points
Test (TS): Population Ecology
Take a teacher-scored test to assess what you have learned in this unit.
Duration: 0 hrs 30 mins Scoring: 50 points
UNIT 5: SEMESTER 1 WRAP-UP
LESSON 1: SEMESTER 1 WRAP-UP
Exam: Semester 1 Computer-Scored Exam
Take a computer-scored exam to demonstrate your mastery of concepts and skills covered in this semester.
Duration: 0 hrs 40 mins Scoring: 100 points
Final Exam: Semester 1 Teacher-Scored Exam
Take a teacher-scored exam to demonstrate your mastery of concepts and skills covered in this semester.
Duration: 1 hr Scoring: 50 points
UNIT 6: LAND AND WATER USE
LESSON 1: OBTAINING EARTH’S RESOURCES
Project: Part I — Explore Your Local Environmental Challenges
Research and describe environmental challenges that affect the geographical area in which you live.
Duration: 1 hr 30 mins Scoring: 10 points
Study: Land and Water Resources
Identify natural resources obtained from Earth’s land and water and used to support the lifestyles of humans.
Recognize the interdependence of natural resources. Evaluate the economic significance of natural resources.
Duration: 1 hr Scoring: 0 points
Quiz: Land and Water Resources
Take a quiz to assess your understanding of the material.
Duration: 0 hrs 15 mins Scoring: 20 points
Study: Agriculture, Forestry, and Fishing
Identify types and sources of biological resources used to produce food and goods that support human lifestyles.
Evaluate the economic significance of natural resources. Recognize the interdependence of natural resources.
Duration: 1 hr Scoring: 0 points
Quiz: Biological Resources
Take a quiz to assess your understanding of the material.
Duration: 0 hrs 15 mins Scoring: 20 points
Study: Mineral Resources and Mining
Identify types and sources of mineral resources used to produce goods and energy that support human lifestyles.
Learn about types of mining and the environmental effects of mining. Recognize the interdependence of natural
resources.
Duration: 1 hr Scoring: 0 points
Quiz: Mineral and Energy Resources
Take a quiz to assess your understanding of the material.
Duration: 0 hrs 15 mins Scoring: 20 points
Practice: Earth’s Natural Resources
Identify the types of Earth’s land and water used to support the lifestyles of humans. Identify types and sources of
mineral resources used to produce goods and energy that support human lifestyles. Recognize the interdependence of natural resources. Identify types and sources of biological resources used to produce food and goods that support human lifestyles.
Duration: 0 hrs 30 mins Scoring: 10 points
Lab: Investigate How Pollutants Affect Plants
Conduct a scientific investigation, using a scientific process and demonstrating the proper and safe use of laboratory equipment. Analyze data by using data tables, calculating the range and average of a set of measurements, and identifying sources of error.
Duration: 1 hr 30 mins Scoring: 40 points
Discuss: Investigate How Pollutants Affect Plants
Discuss the results of the investigation.
Duration: 0 hrs 20 mins Scoring: 10 points
LESSON 2: RECREATION AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT
Study: Recreation, Conservation, and Urban Development
Summarize the effects on natural ecosystems of human activities such as recreation, urbanization, conservation,
preservation, restoration, and resource gathering and management.
Duration: 1 hr Scoring: 0 points
Quiz: Recreation, Conservation, and Urban Development
Take a quiz to assess your understanding of the material.
Duration: 0 hrs 15 mins Scoring: 20 points
Study: Human Cultures and Societies
Summarize the nature and purpose of human cultures and societies. Identify examples of different types of human
cultures and societies.
Duration: 1 hr Scoring: 0 points
Quiz: Human Cultures and Societies
Take a quiz to assess your understanding of the material.
Duration: 0 hrs 15 mins Scoring: 20 points
Practice: Land Use and Its Effects
Evaluate the economic significance of natural resources. Summarize the effects and cost-benefit trade-offs of practices used in commercial agriculture, forestry, and fishing. Evaluate the hazards and risks involved in obtaining natural resources. Evaluate the hazards and risks to human health and well-being involved in obtaining and managing natural resources. Summarize the advantages and disadvantages of using different energy resources. Summarize the effects on natural ecosystems of human activities such as recreation, urbanization, conservation, preservation, restoration, and resource gathering and management. Discuss the validity and impact of scientific research on environmental issues related to human activities.
Duration: 0 hrs 30 mins Scoring: 10 points
Read: Recreation and Urban Development
Read about recreation and urban development.
Duration: 1 hr 30 mins Scoring: 0 points
Quiz: Recreation and Urban Development
Take a quiz to assess your understanding of the material.
Duration: 0 hrs 45 mins Scoring: 20 points
Explore: Effects of Climate Change
Explore scientists’ predictions about the effects of global climate change on the biosphere.
Duration: 1 hr 30 mins Scoring: 30 points
LESSON 3: SUSTAINABLE PRACTICES
Study: Sustainable Food Production
Explain the goal of using sustainable practices in food production, resource management, and human societal
development. Describe sustainable methods of food production, resource management, and human societal
development. Compare traditional practices used in food production, resource management, and human societal
development with sustainable practices. Identify advantages and disadvantages of using “green” and sustainable
practices in food production, resource management, and human societal development.
Duration: 1 hr Scoring: 0 points
Quiz: Sustainable Food Production
Take a quiz to assess your understanding of the material.
Duration: 0 hrs 15 mins Scoring: 20 points
Study: Sustainable Resource Management
Explain the goal of using sustainable practices in food production, resource management, and human societal
development. Describe sustainable methods of food production, resource management, and human societal
development. Compare traditional practices used in food production, resource management, and human societal
development with sustainable practices. Identify advantages and disadvantages of using “green” and sustainable
practices in food production, resource management, and human societal development.
Duration: 1 hr Scoring: 0 points
Quiz: Sustainable Resource Management
Take a quiz to assess your understanding of the material.
Duration: 0 hrs 15 mins Scoring: 20 points
Checkup: Sustainable Practices
Explain the goal of using sustainable practices in food production, resource management, and human societal
development. Describe sustainable methods of food production, resource management, and human societal
development. Compare traditional practices used in food production, resource management, and human societal
development with sustainable practices. Identify advantages and disadvantages of using “green” and sustainable
practices in food production, resource management, and human societal development. Summarize the process of
carbon dioxide sequestration and technologies that achieve it. Discuss the validity and impact of scientific research on environmental issues related to human activities.
Duration: 0 hrs 30 mins Scoring: 0 points
Read: Sustainable Practices
Read about sustainable practices.
Duration: 1 hr 30 mins Scoring: 0 points
Quiz: Sustainable Practices
Take a quiz to assess your understanding of the material.
Duration: 0 hrs 45 mins Scoring: 20 points
Lab: Investigate Food Security
Conduct a scientific investigation, using a scientific process and demonstrating the proper and safe use of laboratory equipment. Analyze data by using data tables, calculating the range and average of a set of measurements, and identifying sources of error.
Duration: 1 hr 30 mins Scoring: 40 points
Discuss: Investigate Food Security
Discuss the results of the investigation.
Duration: 0 hrs 20 mins Scoring: 10 points
LESSON 4: LAND AND WATER USE WRAP-UP
Project: Part II — Explore Your Local Environmental Challenges
Research and describe environmental challenges that affect the geographical area in which you live.
Duration: 1 hr 30 mins Scoring: 40 points
Test (CS): Land and Water Use
Take a computer-scored test to assess what you have learned in this unit.
Duration: 0 hrs 30 mins Scoring: 50 points
Test (TS): Humans and the Environment
Take a teacher-scored test to assess what you have learned in this unit.
Duration: 0 hrs 30 mins Scoring: 50 points
UNIT 7: ENERGY CONSUMPTION AND RESOURCES
LESSON 1: ENERGY CONCEPTS AND T RADITIONAL SOURCES
Study: Types of Energy
Learn about different types of energy and examples of each type.
Duration: 1 hr Scoring: 0 points
Quiz: Types of Energy
Take a quiz to assess your understanding of the material.
Duration: 0 hrs 20 mins Scoring: 20 points
Study: Fossil Fuels
Identify types and sources of mineral resources used to produce goods and energy that support human lifestyles.
Recognize the interdependence of natural resources.
Duration: 1 hr Scoring: 0 points
Quiz: Fossil Fuels
Take a quiz to assess your understanding of the material.
Duration: 0 hrs 15 mins Scoring: 20 points
Practice: Energy Concepts and Traditional Sources
Identify the types of Earth’s land and water used to support the lifestyles of humans. Identify types and sources of
mineral resources used to produce goods and energy that support human lifestyles. Recognize the interdependence of natural resources. Identify types and sources of biological resources used to produce food and goods that support human lifestyles.
Duration: 0 hrs 30 mins Scoring: 10 points
Read: Energy Concepts and Traditional Sources
Read about energy concepts and traditional sources.
Duration: 1 hr 30 mins Scoring: 0 points
Quiz: Energy Concepts and Traditional Sources
Take a quiz to assess your understanding of the material.
Duration: 0 hrs 45 mins Scoring: 20 points
Lab: Investigate Home Energy Usage
Conduct a home energy audit.
Duration: 1 hr 30 mins Scoring: 40 points
Discuss: Investigate Home Energy Audits
Analyze data by using data tables, calculating the range and average of a set of measurements, and identifying sources of error. Evaluate lab procedures and results in a discussion with your peers.
Duration: 0 hrs 20 mins Scoring: 10 points
LESSON 2: ENERGY AND SUSTAINABILITY
Study: Energy and Sustainability
Learn about the advantages and disadvantages of different energy sources; learn how to apply scientific reasoning to analyze socially relevant energy issues.
Duration: 1 hr Scoring: 0 points
Quiz: Energy and Sustainability
Take a quiz to assess your understanding of the material.
Duration: 0 hrs 20 mins Scoring: 20 points
Study: Alternative Energy Resources
Describe how the use of natural resources will affect future generations of humans. Describe alternative forms of
energy production.
Duration: 1 hr Scoring: 0 points
Quiz: Alternative Energy Resources
Take a quiz to assess your understanding of the material.
Duration: 0 hrs 15 mins Scoring: 20 points
Practice: Resource Availability
Identify renewable resources on which humans depend. Identify nonrenewable resources on which humans depend.
Differentiate between renewable and nonrenewable resources. Evaluate the cost-benefit trade-offs of using renewable resources instead of nonrenewable resources. Describe how the use of natural resources will affect future generations of humans. Describe alternative forms of energy production.
Duration: 0 hrs 30 mins Scoring: 10 points
Explore: Fluid-Injection Wells and Induced Seismicity
Explore and evaluate fluid-injection wells and induced seismicity.
Duration: 1 hr 30 mins Scoring: 30 points
Read: Energy and Sustainability
Read about energy and sustainability.
Duration: 1 hr 30 mins Scoring: 0 points
Quiz: Energy and Sustainability
Take a quiz to assess your understanding of the material.
Duration: 0 hrs 45 mins Scoring: 20 points
Lab: Investigate Sustainable Energy
Determine sustainable combinations of practices for generating and using energy.
Duration: 1 hr 30 mins Scoring: 40 points
Discuss: Investigate Sustainable Energy
Analyze data by using data tables, calculating the range and average of a set of measurements, and identifying sources of error. Evaluate lab procedures and results in a discussion with your peers.
Duration: 0 hrs 20 mins Scoring: 10 points
LESSON 3: ENERGY CONSUMPTION AND RESOURCES WRAP-UP
Test (CS): Energy Consumption and Resources
Take a computer-scored test to assess what you have learned in this unit.
Duration: 0 hrs 30 mins Scoring: 50 points
Test (TS): Energy Consumption and Resources
Take a teacher-scored test to assess what you have learned in this unit.
Duration: 0 hrs 30 mins Scoring: 50 points
UNIT 8: POLLUTION AND WASTE MANAGEMENT
LESSON 1: POLLUTION AND WASTE MANAGEMENT
Study: Water, Air, and Land Pollution
Identify point sources and nonpoint sources of air, land, and water pollution. Describe the effects of pollution on oceans, freshwater supplies, air, and land. Recognize the consequences of air, land, and water pollution on human health and societies. Evaluate the hazards pollutants pose to wildlife and other types of natural resources.
Duration: 1 hr Scoring: 0 points
Quiz: Water, Air, and Land Pollution
Take a quiz to assess your understanding of the material.
Duration: 0 hrs 15 mins Scoring: 20 points
Study: Waste Management
Describe methods of waste management, including burial in a landfill, dumping, incineration, composting, recycling, and reuse. Evaluate the impact of waste management and reduction strategies on resource availability.
Duration: 1 hr Scoring: 0 points
Quiz: Waste Management
Take a quiz to assess your understanding of the material.
Duration: 0 hrs 15 mins Scoring: 20 points
Practice: Pollution and Waste Management
Identify point sources and nonpoint sources of air, land, and water pollution. Describe the effects of pollution on oceans, freshwater supplies, air, and land. Recognize the consequences of air, land, and water pollution on human health and societies. Evaluate the hazards pollutants pose to wildlife and other types of natural resources. Describe methods of waste management, including burial in a landfill, dumping, incineration, composting, recycling, and reuse. Evaluate the impact of waste management and reduction strategies on resource availability.
Duration: 0 hrs 30 mins Scoring: 10 points
Read: Pollution and Waste Management
Read about pollution and waste management.
Duration: 1 hr 30 mins Scoring: 0 points
Quiz: Pollution and Waste Management
Take a quiz to assess your understanding of the material.
Duration: 0 hrs 45 mins Scoring: 20 points
Lab: Investigate Recycling Practices
Compare the effectiveness of recycling techniques.
Duration: 1 hr 30 mins Scoring: 40 points
Discuss: Investigate Recycling Practices
Analyze data by using data tables, calculating the range and average of a set of measurements, and identifying sources of error. Evaluate lab procedures and results in a discussion with your peers.
Duration: 0 hrs 20 mins Scoring: 10 points
LESSON 2: IMPACTS OF POLLUTION
Study: The Tragedy of the Commons
Recognize the definition and examples of a “common.” Describe how the overuse and degradation of natural resources affects the biosphere and human societies.
Duration: 1 hr Scoring: 0 points
Quiz: The Tragedy of the Commons
Take a quiz to assess your understanding of the material.
Duration: 0 hrs 15 mins Scoring: 20 points
Study: Managing the Commons
Describe how conservation and preservation of natural resources affect their availability and quality. Relate conservation and preservation of natural resources to the sustainability of ecosystems and human societies.
Duration: 1 hr Scoring: 0 points
Quiz: Managing the Commons
Take a quiz to assess your understanding of the material.
Duration: 0 hrs 15 mins Scoring: 20 points
Study: Protecting Water, Air, and Land
Summarize the history, provisions, and effects of the National Park Service Act. Summarize the history, provisions, and effects of the Clean Air Act. Summarize the history, provisions, and effects of the Clean Water Act. Summarize the history, provisions, and effects of the Soil and Water Resources Conservation Act.
Duration: 1 hr Scoring: 0 points
Quiz: Protecting Water, Air, and Land
Take a quiz to assess your understanding of the material.
Duration: 0 hrs 15 mins Scoring: 20 points
Checkup: The Concept of the Commons
Recognize the definition and examples of a “common.” Describe how the overuse and degradation of natural resources affects the biosphere and human societies. Describe how conservation and preservation of natural resources affect their availability and quality. Relate conservation and preservation of natural resources to the sustainability of ecosystems and human societies.
Duration: 0 hrs 30 mins
Explore: Carbon Dioxide Sequestration
Summarize the process of carbon dioxide sequestration and technologies that achieve it.
Duration: 1 hr 30 mins Scoring: 30 points
Lab: Investigate Air Quality
Identify point source and nonpoint source causes of air pollution.
Duration: 1 hr 30 mins Scoring: 40 points
Discuss: Investigate Air Quality
Analyze data by using data tables, calculating the range and average of a set of measurements, and identifying sources of error. Evaluate lab procedures and results in a discussion with your peers.
Duration: 0 hrs 20 mins Scoring: 10 points
LESSON 3: POLLUTION AND WASTE MANAGEMENT WRAP-UP
Test (CS): Pollution and Waste Management
Take a computer-scored test to assess what you have learned in this unit.
Duration: 0 hrs 30 mins Scoring: 50 points
Test (TS): Pollution and Waste Management
Take a teacher-scored test to assess what you have learned in this unit.
Duration: 0 hrs 30 mins Scoring: 50 points
UNIT 9: GLOBAL CHALLENGES
LESSON 1: THE GLOBAL COMMUNITY
Project: Part I — Explore Sustainability for Your Local Environment
Identify your state and local legislation designed to protect the environment and natural resources. Evaluate the effects of national, state, and local environmental and resource protection laws on your local environment. Identify sustainable practices that have been adopted in your local environment. Recommend practices that might contribute to the sustainability of your local environment.
Duration: 1 hr 30 mins Scoring: 10 points
Study: Sustainable Societal Development
Explain the goal of using sustainable practices in food production, resource management, and human societal
development. Describe sustainable methods of food production, resource management, and human societal
development. Compare traditional practices used in food production, resource management, and human societal
development with sustainable practices. Identify advantages and disadvantages of using “green” and sustainable
practices in food production, resource management, and human societal development.
Duration: 1 hr Scoring: 0 points
Quiz: Sustainable Societal Development
Take a quiz to assess your understanding of the material.
Duration: 0 hrs 15 mins Scoring: 20 points
Study: The Global Economy
Recognize the interrelatedness of the global economy. Identify complex real-world problems faced by the global economy. Evaluate possible solutions to complex real-world problems in a global economy. Evaluate the need for
cooperative human behaviors in mitigating and preventing complex real-world problems.
Duration: 1 hr Scoring: 0 points
Quiz: The Global Economy
Take a quiz to assess your understanding of the material.
Duration: 0 hrs 15 mins Scoring: 20 points
Practice: The Global Community
Summarize the nature and purpose of human cultures and societies. Identify examples of different types of human
cultures and societies. Recognize the interrelatedness of the global economy. Identify complex real-world problems
faced by the global economy. Evaluate possible solutions to complex real-world problems in a global economy. Evaluate the need for cooperative human behaviors in mitigating and preventing complex real-world problems.
Duration: 0 hrs 30 mins Scoring: 10 points
Read: The Global Community
Read about the global community.
Duration: 1 hr 30 mins Scoring: 0 points
Quiz: The Global Community
Take a quiz to assess your understanding of the material.
Duration: 0 hrs 45 mins Scoring: 20 points
Lab: Investigate Human Carrying Capacity
Determine Earth’s carrying capacity for human populations.
Duration: 1 hr 30 mins Scoring: 40 points
Discuss: Investigate Human Carrying Capacity
Analyze data by using data tables, calculating the range and average of a set of measurements, and identifying sources of error. Evaluate lab procedures and results in a discussion with your peers.
Duration: 0 hrs 20 mins Scoring: 10 points
LESSON 2: GLOBAL CLIMATE CHANGE
Study: Climate Change
Describe effects of air pollution on the natural systems that regulate Earth’s climate. Analyze the historical trends
observed in global climate data. Relate human activities to observed changes in global climate. Evaluate differing views on global warming and climate change.
Duration: 1 hr Scoring: 0 points
Quiz: Climate Change
Take a quiz to assess your understanding of the material.
Duration: 0 hrs 15 mins Scoring: 20 points
Study: Effects of Climate Change
Summarize scientists’ predictions about the effects of global climate change on the biosphere. Evaluate differing views on global warming and climate change.
Duration: 1 hr Scoring: 0 points
Quiz: Effects of Climate Change
Take a quiz to assess your understanding of the material.
Duration: 0 hrs 15 mins Scoring: 20 points
Checkup: Environmental Change
Describe effects of air pollution on the natural systems that regulate Earth’s climate. Analyze the historical trends
observed in global climate data. Relate human activities to observed changes in global climate. Evaluate differing views on global warming and climate change. Summarize scientists’ predictions about the effects of global climate change on the biosphere. Discuss the validity and impact of scientific research on environmental issues related to human activities.
Duration: 0 hrs 30 mins Scoring: 0 points
Read: Global Climate Change
Read about global climate change.
Duration: 1 hr 30 mins Scoring: 0 points
Quiz: Global Climate Change
Take a quiz to assess your understanding of the material.
Duration: 0 hrs 45 mins Scoring: 20 points
Lab: Investigate Dissolved Oxygen Levels
Explore dissolved oxygen levels.
Duration: 1 hr 30 mins Scoring: 40 points
Discuss: Investigate Dissolved Oxygen Levels
Analyze data by using data tables, calculating the range and average of a set of measurements, and identifying sources of error. Evaluate lab procedures and results in a discussion with your peers.
Duration: 0 hrs 20 mins Scoring: 10 points
LESSON 3: GLOBAL ENVIRONMENTAL POLICIES
Study: Protecting Environmental Quality
Summarize the goals and provisions of international treaties and protocols that address the effects of human activities on the environment, including the Antarctic Treaty System, Montreal Protocol, and Kyoto Protocol. Evaluate the effects of international treaties and protocols on environmental quality and global cooperation.
Duration: 1 hr Scoring: 0 points
Quiz: Protecting Environmental Quality
Take a quiz to assess your understanding of the material.
Duration: 0 hrs 15 mins Scoring: 20 points
Study: Protecting Wildlife and Biodiversity
Summarize the goals and provisions of international treaties and protocols that address biodiversity, such as the United Nations’ Convention of International Trade in Endangered Species (CITES), the RAMSAR Convention on Wetlands, the International Treaty on Plant Genetic Resources for Food and Agriculture, and the Convention on Biological Diversity. Evaluate the effects of international treaties and protocols on environmental quality and global cooperation.
Duration: 1 hr Scoring: 0 points
Quiz: Protecting Wildlife and Biodiversity
Take a quiz to assess your understanding of the material.
Duration: 0 hrs 15 mins Scoring: 20 points
Practice: Global Environmental Policies
Summarize the goals and provisions of international treaties and protocols that address the effects of human activities on the environment, including the Antarctic Treaty System, Montreal Protocol, and Kyoto Protocol. Summarize the goals and provisions of international treaties and protocols that address biodiversity, such as the United Nations’ Convention of International Trade in Endangered Species (CITES), the RAMSAR Convention on Wetlands, the International Treaty on Plant Genetic Resources for Food and Agriculture, and the Convention on Biological Diversity. Evaluate the effects of international treaties and protocols on environmental quality and global cooperation. Discuss the validity and impact of scientific research on environmental issues related to human activities.
Duration: 0 hrs 30 mins Scoring: 10 points
Read: Global Environmental Policies
Read about global environmental policies.
Duration: 1 hr 30 mins Scoring: 0 points
Quiz: Global Environmental Policies
Take a quiz to assess your understanding of the material.
Duration: 0 hrs 45 mins Scoring: 20 points
Explore: Biodiversity Hot Spots
Summarize the process of natural selection and its role in biological evolution. Explain the importance of biodiversity in the biosphere.
Duration: 1 hr 30 mins Scoring: 30 points
LESSON 4: GLOBAL CHALLENGES WRAP-UP
Project: Part II — Explore Sustainability for Your Local Environment
Identify your state and local legislation designed to protect the environment and natural resources. Evaluate the effects of national, state, and local environmental and resource protection laws on your local environment. Identify sustainable practices that have been adopted in your local environment. Recommend practices that might contribute to the sustainability of your local environment.
Duration: 1 hr 30 mins Scoring: 40 points
Test (CS): Global Challenges
Take a computer-scored test to assess what you have learned in this unit.
Duration: 0 hrs 30 mins Scoring: 50 points
Test (TS): Global Challenges
Take a teacher-scored test to assess what you have learned in this unit.
Duration: 0 hrs 30 mins Scoring: 50 points
UNIT 10: SEMESTER 2 WRAP-UP
LESSON 1: SEMESTER WRAP-UP
Exam: Semester 2 Computer-Scored Exam
Take a computer-scored exam to demonstrate your mastery of concepts and skills covered in this semester.
Duration: 0 hrs 40 mins Scoring: 100 points
Final Exam: Semester 2 Teacher-Scored Exam
Take a teacher-scored exam to demonstrate your mastery of concepts and skills covered in this semester.
Duration: 1 hr Scoring: 50 points
