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predict physical behavior. Laboratory work stresses The Advanced Placement Environmental Science course
quantitative measurement and data analysis using both parallels a college environmental science that is based
traditional methods and modern instrumental upon scientific principles and analyses from a variety of
techniques. All students are required to take the approaches and includes scientific laboratory and/or
Advanced Placement Physics C Examinations for both field investigations.
Mechanics and Electricity & Magnetism as administered
by the Educational Testing Service. By qualifying with a The course provides instruction in each of the following
score of 3 or higher on the AP examination(s), students areas: earth systems and resources, the living world,
may be permitted to enter advanced courses in college, population, land and water usage, energy resources and
and receive college credit depending on university consumption, pollution and global changes. In addition
requirements. to providing students with the scientific principles
Fees: Students are required to pay double the standard required to understand the interrelationships of the
AP testing fee for this course. AP Physics C is natural world, the course includes methods for
administered as two separate required tests, one which evaluating data mathematically and teaches students
covers Mechanics and one which covers Electricity & how to identify and analyze ecological and human risks
Magnetism. It is also recommended that students have along with extensive research on the possible solutions
a graphing calculator. to these risks. The course will include lectures,
independent reading and note taking, laboratory
Additional Fees: Students attending the optional field experiences, field experiences and field trips. Students
trip to Cedar Point in the spring will incur a ticket cost of enrolled in this class are required to take the AP exam in
approximately $30. May.
AP Exams (B & C): $176.00 Lab Fees: Students are expected to pay a $30 fee for
required laboratory supplies.
AP ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AP Exam: $92.00
(Full year, 1 AP credit, Grades 11, 12) SCIENCE RESEARCH, INQUIRY &
Prerequisite Recommendation: Successful completion ENTREPRENEURSHIP
("B" or better) in Biology, Chemistry and Algebra II.
Ecology and Physics would be helpful but are not No longer a “for credit” class; however, Internship
essential. Any student without these prerequisites will opportunities exist through the science department or
be asked to petition the teacher for entry into the through the Credit Flex option.
course.
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