AP Environmental Science Curriculum Map 2013-2014

Pikeville Independent Schools / [AP Environmental Science Curriculum Map 2013-2014]
School Calendar / Days / Unit / Learning Targets /
August / The students will be able to:
X / X / X / 8 / 9 / 1-2 / Getting Started
12 / 13 / 14 / 15 / 16 / 3-7 / Terrestrial Ecology / 1.  discuss population dynamics.
2.  explain communities and niches.
3.  identify and examine terrestrial biomes.
4.  sketch and understand energy flow and analyze pyramids.
5.  investigate biogeochemical cycles
6.  examine energy concepts
19 / 20 / 21 / 22 / 23 / 8-12 / Terrestrial Ecology
26 / 27 / 28 / 29 / 30 / 13-17 / Terrestrial Ecology
September
X / 3 / 4 / 5 / 6 / 18-21 / Terrestrial Ecology
9 / 10 / 11 / 12 / 13 / 22-26 / Terrestrial Ecology
16 / 17 / 18 / 19 / 20 / 27-31 / Terrestrial Ecology
23 / 24 / 25 / 26 / 27 / 32-36 / Terrestrial Ecology
30/ / 37 / Terrestrial Ecology / Third Rock From the Sun / 1.  investigate the geologic time scale.
2.  model and analyze plate tectonics.
3.  compare and differentiate between earthquakes and volcanoes.
4.  explain and illustrate the rock cycle.
October
1 / 2 / X / X / 38-39 / Third Rock From the Sun
7 / 8 / 9 / 10 / 11 / 40-44 / Third Rock From the Sun
14/ / 15 / 16 / 17 / 18 / 45-49 / Third Rock From the Sun / Aquatic Ecology / 1.  categorize and explain eutrophication.
2.  identify and examine freshwater biomes.
3.  investigate and critique surface and groundwater issues.
4.  examine conservation measures and successes.
21 / 22 / 23 / 24 / 25 / 50-54 / Aquatic Ecology
28 / 29 / 30 / 31 / 55-58 / Aquatic Ecology
November
1 / 59 / Aquatic Ecology
X / 5/ / 6 / 7 / 8 / 60- 63 / Aquatic Ecology / Human Populations / 1.  analyze human population sizes and distribution.
2.  examine distribution and fertility rates.
3.  understand and solve growth rates and doubling times.
4.  investigate demographic transitions.
5.  explain age structure diagrams
11 / 12 / 13 / 14 / 15 / 64-68 / Human Populations
18 / 19 / 20 / 21 / 22 / 69-73 / Human Populations
X / X / X / X / X
December
2 / 3 / 4 / 5 / 6 / 74-78 / Human Populations
9 / 10 / 11/ / 12 / 13 / 79-83 / Human Populations / Biodiversity / 1.  explain species diversity.
2.  examine preservation, remediation, restoration and mitigation.
3.  assess habitat loss.
4.  investigate exotic species, endangered species and extinct species.
5.  discuss deforestation and its effects.
6.  analyze economic impacts and decisions.
16 / 17 / 18/ / 19 / 20 / 84-88 / Biodiversity / Semester Exams
X / X / X / X / X
X / X
January
X / X / X
X / 7 / 8 / 9 / 10 / 89-92 / Biodiversity
11 / 14 / 15 / 16 / 17 / 93-97 / Biodiversity
X / 21 / 22 / 23 / 24 / 98-101 / Biodiversity
27/ / 28 / 29 / 30 / 31 / 102-106 / Biodiversity / Nonrenewable Resources and Energy / 1.  investigate energy forms.
2.  calculate energy conversions using correct units.
3.  assess the impacts of all types of mining.
4.  analyze fossil fuel resources and the uses of fossil fuels.
5.  investigate nuclear energy and renewable energy.
6.  examine and design plans of energy conservation.
7.  justify economic impacts and other energy decisions.
February
3 / 4 / 5 / 6 / 7 / 107-111 / Nonrenewable Resources and Energy
10 / 11 / 12 / 13 / 14 / 112-116 / Nonrenewable Resources and Energy
X / 18/ / 19 / 20 / 21 / 117-120 / Nonrenewable Resources and Energy / Water / 1.  investigate water pollution while understanding the sources, causes and effect.
2.  compare and contrast surface and groundwater issues.
3.  discuss cultural eutrophication.
4.  analyze the various types of water purification.
5.  sketch, label and describe sewage treatment
6.  examine polluted water and the human health risks associated with polluted water.
7.  name and explain the Clean Water Act and various other laws.
24 / 25 / 26 / 27 / 28/ / 121-125 / Water
March
3 / 4 / 5 / 6 / 7 / 126-130 / Air Pollution and Climate Change / 1.  investigate air pollution while understanding the sources, causes and effect.
2.  differentiate smog, acid deposition and indoor air pollutants.
3.  name and explain the Clean Air Act and various other laws.
4.  examine air pollution and the human health risks associated with polluted air.
5.  analyze stratospheric ozone and ozone depletion.
6.  assess global warming and economic impacts.
10 / 11 / 12 / 13 / 14 / 131-135 / Air Pollution and Climate Change
17 / 18 / 19 / 20 / 21/ / 136-140 / Air Pollution and Climate Change
24 / 25 / 26 / 27 / 28 / 141-145 / Food, Soil Conservation and Pest Management / 1.  investigate the types of pesticides.
2.  analyze the costs and benefits of pesticide use.
3.  design an integrated pest management program.
4.  name and explain relevant laws.
X
April
X / X / X / X
7 / 8 / 9 / 10/ / 11 / 146-150 / Food, Soil Conservation and Pest Management / Waste Management
14 / 15 / 16 / 17 / 18 / 151-155 / Waste Management / 1.  investigate solid waste disposal and waste reduction.
2.  explain how to dispose of hazardous chemicals and wastes.
21 / 22/ / 23 / X / X / 156-158 / Waste Management / Review
28 / 29 / 30 / 159-161 / Review
May
1 / 2 / 162-163 / Review
5/ / 6 / 7 / 8 / 9 / 164-168 / AP Exam on May 5 / Appalachian Biodiversity / Various types of activities and lessons focusing on the biodiversity.
12 / 13 / 14 / 15 / X / 169-172 / Appalachian Biodiversity