AP Environmental Science (APES) - Self-Paced Full Curriculum
This is a self-paced college level course taught in high school in 12 weeks (2 lectures/week = 24 lectures). It is a course which, when completed, the student can take the AP Environmental Science standardized examination in May.
Dr. Lee, PhD, Biology and Life Science
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20 pre-recorded lessons
20 weeks
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1-2 hours per week. Homework will be assigned weekly, consisting of a variety of question types, including multiple-choice questions, short answers, essays, and problem-solving exercises. The assignments will be posted every Friday, and students will have the weekend to complete them. Grading will be available upon request, ensuring students receive timely feedback and support for their learning progress.Assessment
A comprehensive end-of-course exam will be administered at the conclusion of the program to assess the students' overall understanding of the material.Class Experience
US Grade 9 - 12
Advanced Level
NOTE: Self-Paced means no live sessions. This allows the student more flexibility to access the course when ready and work at their own pace. In this self-paced course, there will be two lecture videos (40-45 minutes/lecture) posted every week for 12 weeks. New material will be placed on the Outschool website every Monday morning at 6 am EST. This will include videos, written activities, and reinforcement worksheets (FRQs, MC questions) In this self-paced course, there will be two lecture videos (40-45 minutes/lecture) posted every week for 12 weeks. New material will be placed on the Outschool website every Monday morning at 6 am EST. This will include videos, written activities, and reinforcement worksheets (FRQs, MC questions) Please note that this class is AP environmental science class: The student/learner is expected to take notes during the class and optional homework will be given. I will grade homework every week and provide the feedback accordingly. I will get back to you every weekend for feedbacks for the homework & questions that you may have from sessions. Again, welcome to my APES class!
Learning Goals
● Understand the methods used in scientific research.
● Be familiar with mathematical procedures used in the biological sciences.
● Understand chemical principles, and how they apply to living systems.
● Understand the importance of water to living organisms.
● Describe cellular structures, and how they function in a cell.
● Understand the energy processes that occur in a living cell.
● Understand the similarities and differences between RNA and DNA, and their role in the genetic process.
Syllabus
Curriculum
Follows College Board Advanced Placement CurriculumStandards
Aligned with Advanced Placement (AP) Standards8 Units
20 Lessons
over 20 WeeksUnit 1: Unit 1: The Living World: Ecosystems
Lesson 1:
Environmental Science: Studying the State of Our Earth
Students will define ecosystems, differentiate between terrestrial and aquatic biomes, explain primary productivity, and describe the carbon, nitrogen, phosphorus, and water cycles, including their significance in ecosystem dynamics. Lesson 2:
Environmental Systems
Students will be able to define trophic levels, explain the flow of energy in an ecosystem including the 10% rule, and illustrate the concepts of food chains and food webs within ecological systems. Unit 2: Unit 2: The Living World: Biodiversity
Lesson 3:
Ecosystem Ecology
Students will differentiate between terrestrial and aquatic biomes, identifying their characteristic features, biodiversity, and environmental factors shaping their ecosystems. Lesson 4:
Global Climates and Biomes
Students will comprehend the concept of biodiversity, analyze the importance of ecosystem services, and evaluate the principles of island biogeography in relation to biodiversity conservation. Other Details
External Resources
Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.
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Teacher expertise and credentials
2 Degrees
Doctoral Degree in Molecular Biology from University of Wisconsin - Madison
Bachelor's Degree in Biology/Biological Sciences from University of Wisconsin - Madison
I have received a bachelor's degree in microbiology (2014) and a PhD degree in molecular immunology (2021). I also worked at Yale University as a postdoctoral associate for a year (2022). I have also served as a teaching assistant and lecturer in introductory environmental science course in the college settings. Reviews
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