make recommendations for changing energy choices and consumption; and calculate and analyze subsidies provided for energy sources. Calculate the land and food energy requirements of a growing population; describe potential solutions for increasing the future food supply; explain and recommend sustainable practices for conserving natural resources in agricultural production; measure the biodiversity in soil from different agricultural environments; and research the effects of genetic modification on agriculture and the environment. Test the effects of nitrogen and phosphorus on eutrophication; identify and sources of pollutants in a river watershed; plot correlations between pollutants and physical and chemical stream characteristics; and compare fertilizer runoff in soils with different textures. Explain how federal regulations affect communities, agriculture, and the environment; identify actions to take to follow environmental laws and policies; use Global Positioning System (GPS) and GIS technologies to map environmental data; use GIS maps to identify and solve a potential environmental issue; complete an engineering design project to a solve water pollution issue in a specific area of the world; and design and test a water purification system. Research an environmental with public interest; define a question and hypothesis to study in order to frame research; collect and summarize similar research conclusions; conduct a research project and collect data for results and analysis; and present research findings. End-of-Course Assessment(s): Teacher designed assessment LEA designed assessment Certification/credentialing exam (specify): Licensing exam (specify): Nationally recognized exam (specify): CASE End of Course Assessments - ESI (specify): Supervised Agriculture Experience (SAE) Program Course title: AP Environmental Science (ES) Course description (include prerequisites): This course provides students with the scientific principles and methods required to understand the interrelationships of the natural world, identify and analyze environmental problems that are natural and human-made, evaluate risks associated with these problems, and examine alternative solutions for resolving or preventing these issues. Students will apply their knowledge of the environment to current environmental issues in their own communities. Prerequisites: Environmental Science Issues (ESI), Algebra, and Biological Sciences © 2014 The College Board. Visit the College Board on the Web:
make recommendations for changing energy choices and consumption; and calculate and analyze subsidies provided for energy sources. Calculate the land and food energy requirements of a growing population; describe potential solutions for increasing the future food supply; explain and recommend sustainable practices for conserving natural resources in agricultural production; measure the biodiversity in soil from different agricultural environments; and research the effects of genetic modification on agriculture and the environment. Test the effects of nitrogen and phosphorus on eutrophication; identify and sources of pollutants in a river watershed; plot correlations between pollutants and physical and chemical stream characteristics; and compare fertilizer runoff in soils with different textures. Explain how federal regulations affect communities, agriculture, and the environment; identify actions to take to follow environmental laws and policies; use Global Positioning System (GPS) and GIS technologies to map environmental data; use GIS maps to identify and solve a potential environmental issue; complete an engineering design project to a solve water pollution issue in a specific area of the world; and design and test a water purification system. Research an environmental with public interest; define a question and hypothesis to study in order to frame research; collect and summarize similar research conclusions; conduct a research project and collect data for results and analysis; and present research findings. End-of-Course Assessment(s): Teacher designed assessment LEA designed assessment Certification/credentialing exam (specify): Licensing exam (specify): Nationally recognized exam (specify): CASE End of Course Assessments - ESI (specify): Supervised Agriculture Experience (SAE) Program Course title: AP Environmental Science (ES) Course description (include prerequisites): This course provides students with the scientific principles and methods required to understand the interrelationships of the natural world, identify and analyze environmental problems that are natural and human-made, evaluate risks associated with these problems, and examine alternative solutions for resolving or preventing these issues. Students will apply their knowledge of the environment to current environmental issues in their own communities. Prerequisites: Environmental Science Issues (ESI), Algebra, and Biological Sciences © 2014 The College Board. Visit the College Board on the Web:
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