AP Environmental Science
2015-2016
Atlantic Coast High School
Ms. Bobula
Welcome to AP Environmental Science! As you can see by the course objectives, we have a lot
of material to cover over a fairly short period of time. The goal of this class is not only to
prepare you for the AP exam but to also equip you with a better understanding of the
environment. Expect a rigorous year but as long as you study and keep up with the readings,
there should be no reason you can not succeed in this class. Get ready for a challenging and
exciting school year together!
Required Materials
Suggested Materials
Pen
Pencil
Paper
Calculator
Ruler
Journal/AP Practice Book (composition notebook)
Colored Pencils
Graph Paper
Notebook (3-ring binder)
Flash Drive (minimum 1 GB)
Workbook – Princeton Review – Cracking the AP Environmental Science Exam
Textbook – Raven, Berg, & Hassenzahl – Environment
Contact Information
Email is the preferred method of contact however you may also leave a message on my school
voicemail. My contact information is:
Email: bobulal@duvalschools.org School Phone: 538-5120 x1627
Website: http://stingraybobs.weebly.com
Tutoring and Help Sessions
Tutoring and help sessions after school on Thursdays by appointment only. If additional time is
required, I am also available other weekdays after school as long as it is scheduled ahead of time.
Grades
Grades in the class are on a straight point system. Though there will be points assigned to
homework assignments, labs, quizzes, and a variety of other assignments, the majority of your
grade will come from your test grades. STUDY!!!
Quizzes/Journals
Every class will begin with a quiz, journal, or practice AP exam questions, so be prepared to do
one or the other. If you miss a set of practice questions or a journal, it is your responsibility to
obtain the prompt from the makeup folder in the room. If you miss a quiz, you will be required
to take the make-up quiz during the next unit exam. Journals are graded once per quarter.
Late Work
Assignments are due on their due date. No late work will be accepted under any circumstance.
Tests
There will be several tests given throughout the year. Tests will be designed to ensure you are
keeping up with all assigned work as well as understanding it. Test will be given at the end of
each unit. A minimum of 10% of test questions will be cumulative, drawing from previous units.
Remember, the majority of your report card grade will be derived from your test scores.
Review Book
It is expected that every student have the Princeton Review Cracking the AP Environmental
Science Exam (or equivalent book). The book will be due the day of the AP Exam, Monday,
May 3rd. All multiple choice questions and every FRQ must be completed. This includes all
sections of the book as well as the two practice tests.
Absences and Make-Up
The bottom line is absences will happen. However, if you miss an assignment, you are required
to make the work up. If you miss a day when an assignment is due, it is expected due the next
class period. If you happen to miss a quiz you will be required to take the make-up quiz the day
of the unit test. If you miss a test on a test day, you will be required to take the make-up test the
following week after school. Bear in mind that make-up quizzes and exams are more difficult
since you will have additional time to study for them.
Reading
Listed below are the corresponding chapters in your textbook you will be responsible for reading
for each unit. I realize we will not always cover material in the order of your textbook but this
does facilitate a smoother transition between topics. If you do not read each chapter thoroughly,
your success in this class will be limited.
I cannot emphasize enough the importance of keeping up with all the reading assignments
as well as studying all material reviewed or assigned in class.
Objectives
Unit 1 – Introduction to Environmental Science
Chps. 1 & 2
Unit 6 – Land Use
Chps. 18, 19, & 23
Unit 2 – The Living World
Chps. 3 & 4
Unit 7 – Energy
Chps. 11, 12, & 13
Unit 3 – Nutrients & Biomes
Chps. 5 & 6
Unit 8 – Pollution
Chps. 20, 22, & 24
Unit 4 – Population Dynamics
Chps. 7, 8, & 9
Unit 9 – Global Change & Sustainability
Chps. 17, 21, & 25
Unit 5 – Earth Systems & Resources
Chps. 14, 15, & 16
Unit 10 – Environmental Ethics
***Please note that the schedule and topics are subject to change. ***
Movies
Occasionally there may be times when we will watch non-documentary movies relevant to the
course work. This includes such titles as Deep Impact (PG-13) and Day After Tomorrow (PG13). Watching movies however will depend on time constraints in the class.
AP Exam
The AP Environmental Science Exam, like all other AP exams at ACHS, has non-optional
attendance. Any student who misses the exam will be charged a monetary fine by the school.
The APES exam is scheduled for:
MONDAY, MAY 2nd , 2016. 7:15 – ACHS GYM
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AP Environmental Science 2015-2016 course.
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