AP Environmental Science
How can we meet the needs of a growing population while sustaining natural resources? How can the global community collaborate to address environmental challenges? What does science tell us about our relationship with and dependence on the earth? In AP Environmental Science, you’ll learn how to use the tools of science to address these and other big questions about our planet’s future.
Course Content
Unit 1: The Living World: Ecosystems
You'll begin to explore a view of planet Earth as one system made up of regional ecosystems composed of interdependent environmental features, processes, and relationships between species.
6%-8%
Unit 2: The Living World: Biodiversity
You'll learn about the importance of biodiversity within ecosystems and the impact of outside factors on the evolution of organisms.
6%-8%
Unit 3: Populations
You'll examine how populations within ecosystems change over time, and the factors that affect population growth.
10%-15%
Unit 4: Earth Systems and Resources
You'll study the natural components that make up the environment, from geologic features tot he atmosphere and climate.
10%-15%
Unit 5: Land and Water Use
You'll examine how humans use and consume natural resources, and the ways in which we disrupt ecosystems, both positively and negatively.
10%-15%
Unit 6: Energy Resources and Consumption
You'll learn about renewable and nonrenewable sources of energy, where they're used, and their impact on the environment.
10%-15%
Unit 7: Atmospheric Pollution
You'll learn more about air pollution, including how human actions can cause it, and you'll analyze legislation intended to regulate emissions and improve air quality.
7%-10%
Unit 8: Aquatic and Terrestrial Pollution
You'll examine the impact of pollution on ecosystems and learn how to determine its source.
7%-10%
Unit 9: Global Change
You'll come to understand the global impact of local and regional human activities and evaluate and propose solutions.
15%-20%
Tips
Mia Shippley
Score: 4
AP Environmental Science has MANY topics. 99 topics? However, this class is doable with the effort you put back. Take notes and be present for any labs. Complete study guides through collaboration with your peers to ensure all information is added to the study guide. If given a one-pager for the tests, do it. Complete the AP Classroom progress check tests to help with information for each unit. If unsure on a topic, go watch the videos for it on AP Classroom or watch any videos on the lessons given by your teacher. Go to your textbook for any extra information. AND know your vocabulary as it is essential for FRQs. Always remember sustainability.
Resources
Course Description
Know what is expected of you to know and what is the makeup of your exam. Each topic has its dedicated page.
Task Verbs
Understand what the college board is looking for when they use a specific task verb.
Jordan Dischinger-Smedes
Quick and concise review videos for almost all topics.