Pikeville Independent Schools [AP ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE CURRICULUM MAP 2013-2014]
X
12
School Calendar
August
X
X
8
13
14
15
9
Days
Unit
1-2
Getting
Started
Terrestrial Ecology
16
3-7
19
20
21
22
23
26
27
28
29
30
X
3
September
4
5
6
9
10
11
12
13
16
17
18
19
20
23
24
25
26
27
X
7
8
9
10
11
14/
15
16
17
18
21
22
23
24
25
discuss population dynamics.
explain communities and niches.
identify and examine terrestrial biomes.
sketch and understand energy flow and analyze pyramids.
investigate biogeochemical cycles
examine energy concepts
1.
2.
3.
4.
investigate the geologic time scale.
model and analyze plate tectonics.
compare and differentiate between earthquakes and volcanoes.
explain and illustrate the rock cycle.
1.
2.
3.
4.
categorize and explain eutrophication.
identify and examine freshwater biomes.
investigate and critique surface and groundwater issues.
examine conservation measures and successes.
Terrestrial Ecology
1317
Terrestrial Ecology
1821
2226
2731
3236
Terrestrial Ecology
37
October
2
X
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
8-12
30/
1
Learning Targets
The students will be able to:
3839
4044
4549
5054
Terrestrial Ecology
Terrestrial Ecology
Terrestrial Ecology
Terrestrial Ecology / Third
Rock From the Sun
Third Rock From the Sun
Third Rock From the Sun
Third Rock From the Sun /
Aquatic Ecology
Aquatic Ecology
Pikeville Independent Schools [AP ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE CURRICULUM MAP 2013-2014]
28
School Calendar
29 30 31
Days
Unit
55- Aquatic Ecology
58
Learning Targets
November
X
5/
6
7
1
8
59
6063
11
12
13
14
15
18
19
20
21
22
X
X
2
3
X
X
X
December
4
5
6
9
10
11/
12
Human Populations
7478
Human Populations
7983
17
18/
19
20
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
7
January
X
X
8
9
11
14
15
16
17
X
21
22
23
24
27/
28
29
30
31
X
10
Aquatic Ecology / Human
Populations
6468
6973
13
16
Aquatic Ecology
8488
8992
9397
98101
102106
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
analyze human population sizes and distribution.
examine distribution and fertility rates.
understand and solve growth rates and doubling times.
investigate demographic transitions.
explain age structure diagrams
Human Populations
Human Populations
Biodiversity
/ 1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
explain species diversity.
examine preservation, remediation, restoration and mitigation.
assess habitat loss.
investigate exotic species, endangered species and extinct species.
discuss deforestation and its effects.
analyze economic impacts and decisions.
Biodiversity / Semester
Exams
Biodiversity
Biodiversity
Biodiversity
Biodiversity /
Nonrenewable Resources
1.
2.
investigate energy forms.
calculate energy conversions using correct units.
Pikeville Independent Schools [AP ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE CURRICULUM MAP 2013-2014]
School Calendar
Days
Unit
and Energy
3
4
February
5
6
7
10
11
12
13
14
X
18/
19
20
21
107111
112116
25
26
27
3
4
March
5
6
28/
7
126130
10
11
12
13
14
17
18
19
20
21/
24
25
26
27
28
X
8
April
X
X
9 10/
X
11
131135
136140
141145
146-
investigate water pollution while understanding the sources, causes and effect.
compare and contrast surface and groundwater issues.
discuss cultural eutrophication.
analyze the various types of water purification.
sketch, label and describe sewage treatment
examine polluted water and the human health risks associated with polluted water.
name and explain the Clean Water Act and various other laws.
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
investigate air pollution while understanding the sources, causes and effect.
differentiate smog, acid deposition and indoor air pollutants.
name and explain the Clean Air Act and various other laws.
examine air pollution and the human health risks associated with polluted air.
analyze stratospheric ozone and ozone depletion.
assess global warming and economic impacts.
1.
2.
3.
4.
investigate the types of pesticides.
analyze the costs and benefits of pesticide use.
design an integrated pest management program.
name and explain relevant laws.
Water
Air Pollution and Climate
Change
Air Pollution and Climate
Change
Air Pollution and Climate
Change
Food, Soil Conservation
and Pest Management
X
7
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
Nonrenewable Resources
and Energy
Nonrenewable Resources
and Energy / Water
121125
assess the impacts of all types of mining.
analyze fossil fuel resources and the uses of fossil fuels.
investigate nuclear energy and renewable energy.
examine and design plans of energy conservation.
justify economic impacts and other energy decisions.
Nonrenewable Resources
and Energy
117120
24
Learning Targets
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
Food, Soil Conservation
Pikeville Independent Schools [AP ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE CURRICULUM MAP 2013-2014]
School Calendar
Days
Unit
150 and Pest Management /
Waste Management
Waste Management
14
15
16
17
18
151155
21
22/
23
X
X
Waste Management /
Review
28
29
30
156158
159161
162163
164168
169172
Review
May
1
2
5/
6
7
8
9
12
13
14
15
X
Learning Targets
1.
2.
investigate solid waste disposal and waste reduction.
explain how to dispose of hazardous chemicals and wastes.
Review
AP Exam on May 5 /
Appalachian Biodiversity
Appalachian Biodiversity
Various types of activities and lessons focusing on the biodiversity.