This document outlines the sequence of instruction for an AP Environmental Science course over the 2010 school year. It lists 27 chapters that will be covered from September to May, along with the corresponding exam dates that account for 20-25% of the overall AP exam score. Key topics include human population growth, ecosystems, biodiversity, energy resources, climate change, and waste management. The course culminates with one week dedicated to test preparation before the AP exam on May 2nd.

1. APES 2010
Sequence of Instruction
Chapter Text Pages Text Topic Heading Starting Date (week of) - AP Exam%
Exam
1- 3 1-54 Key Themes in Env. Science
Critical Thinking About the Env. Summer Work (Exam)
The Big Picture: Systems of Change
4 55-74 The Human Population and the Env. Sept 20 (1 wk: Exam) 10%
5 75-100 The Biogeochemical cycles Sept 28 (1 wk: Exam)
6 102 - 115 Ecosystems and Ecosystem Mgmt. Oct 5 (1 wk)
7-8 116 - 162 Biological Diversity and Biogeography Oct 12 (3 wks: Exam) 25%
9 163-176 Bio. Productivity and Energy Flow Oct 28 (1 wk)
10 177 - 193 Ecological Restoration Nov 3 (1 wk: Exam)
End of First Quarter- Midterm Exam
11 - 12 194 -237 Producing Enough Food / Agriculture Nov 16 (2 wks: Exam)
13 238 - 260 Forests, Parks and Landscapes Dec 6 (1 wk)
14 261-290 Wildlife, Fisheries and Endangered Species Dec 9 (1wk: Exam)
17 345-363 Energy: Some Basics Dec 16 (1 wk) 15%
18 364-384 Fossil Fuels and the Env. Jan 6 (1 wk)
19 385-406 Alternative Energy and the Env. Jan 13 (1 wk)
20 407-431 Nuclear Energy Jan 19 (1 wk: Exam)
End of First Semester – Final Exam
15 291-314 Environmental Health and Toxicology Feb 7 (2 wks: Exam)
21 432-461 Water Supply: Use and Mgmt. Feb 21 (1wk)
22 462-491 Water Pollution and Treatment Feb 28 (1wk: Exam)
23 466-495 The Atmosphere, Climate and Global
Warming March 7 (1 wk) 20 – 25%
24 523-552 Air Pollution March 14 (1 wk)
25 553-569 Indoor Air Pollution March 21 (1 wk)
26 570-587 Ozone Depletion March 28 (1 wk: Exam)
27 588-602 Minerals and the Env. April 4 (1 wk)
30 644-668 Waste Management April 11 (1 wk)
End of Third Quarter – Midterm Exam
29 621-643 Urban Environments Spring Break: On Your 10%
28 603-620 Dollars and Env. Sense: Economics Own
AP Exam Prep
All All Test Preparation (1 weeks) Practice Tests and Class Review
AP Exam is Monday May 2nd!!!!