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AP Environmental Science - Welcome to Mr. Walls' Room 408

Welcome to Mr. Walls' AP Environmental Science class at Yorba Linda High School. Learn about the course requirements, pros and cons, and student experiences. Explore topics like Earth systems, ecosystems, population, land and water use, energy consumption, pollution, and global change.

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AP Environmental Science - Welcome to Mr. Walls' Room 408

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  1. Monk Theme Welcome Mr. Walls Room 408 AP Environmental Science APES

  2. Email address: gwalls@pylusd.org Phone (714) 986-7500 xt 14408

  3. This is my sixth year at Yorba Linda High School My son & daughter graduated from YLHS My wife is a counselor at YLHS My dog, Denali, wishes she could be at YLHS

  4. Previously I worked 8 years at Valencia High School teaching Earth Science, Biology & Robotics

  5. Prior to that I was a Biologist with the California Department of Fish & Game

  6. I graduated from the University of California at Irvine with a degree in Environmental Biology, Political Science and Modern European History

  7. I was also in the United States Marine Corps. I called in airstrikes and jumped out of airplanes. Semper Fidelis Nobody gets left behind.

  8. Requirements to take class: B or better in Biology and Chemistry. B or better in Algebra.

  9. AP Environmental Science Potential based on PSAT Critical Reading and Math Score *Student motivation and parental support not included in above calculation.

  10. Pros & Cons of AP Courses Pros 1. Higher Grade point avg. 2. Might make you desirable to colleges 3. Worth about $1,000 4. If you like the subject matter it should be interesting. Cons • More work • College classes are more fun than high school classes. • You need sleep/you have a life • If you do not like biology & earth science APES will be boring!

  11. The biggest problem students face in APES is managing their time. 29% of my students took 4 or more AP classes in 2017-2018 43% of my students took 4 or more AP classes in 2016-2017 48% of my students took 4 or more AP classes in 2014-2015 44% of my students took 4 or more AP classes in 2013-2014 Students with 3 or more AP classes and sports and family commitments have many conflicting responsibilities.

  12. Source Halle Edwards blog.prepscholar.com

  13. Source Halle Edwards blog.prepscholar.com

  14. 86% are expected to pass the 2018 AP Exam 84% passed the 2017 AP Exam 78% passed the 2016 AP Exam 92% passed the 2015 AP Exam 76% passed the 2014 AP Exam The national pass rate was 48%

  15. 2018 YLHS AP Survey Data 29% of my students took 4 or more AP courses this year. 28% took 1 AP class. 53% spent 1 hour a week studying, 22% spent 2 hours a week studying and 21% spent more than 3 hours a week studying and 10% spent 4 or more hours a week studying. 14% thought the class was very easy, 29% thought class was somewhat easy, 31% thought the class was neutral, 23 thought the class was somewhat difficult and 4% thought the class was very difficult. 86% of the students thought that the class was valuable and 95% would recommend the class.

  16. 2018 Data on Stress 25% of the students found the class caused them no stress. 39% of the students found the class caused them some stress. 28% of the students found the class caused them moderate amounts of stress. 6% of students experienced high stress and 2% suffered extreme amounts of stress from the class.

  17. 2014 YLHS AP Survey Data 44% of my students took 4 or more AP courses this year. 24% took 1 AP class. 49% spent 1 hour a week studying, 36% spent 2 hours a week studying. 40% thought class was somewhat easy, 34% medium 76% of the students thought that class helped them be a better student. 95% of the students would recommend the class

  18. AP stands for Advanced Placement Many students think AP stands for Always Procrastinate.

  19. APES 2018 Grade Distribution: 37% A, 46% B, 15% C, 1% D, and 1% F

  20. College Board AP Topic Outline 1. Earth Systems and Resources (science concepts, atmosphere, water, soil) Chapters 1-4 and 8 and 9. Represent 10-15% of the AP test. 2. The Living World (ecosystems, energy flow, diversity, biogeochemical cycles) Chapters 3-6. Represent 10-15% of the AP test. 3. Population (population biology concepts and human populations) Chapters 6 & 7. Represent 10-15% of the AP test. 4. Land and Water Use (agriculture, forestry, rangelands, mining, fishing, economics) Chapters 8, 10, 11 and 20. Represent 10-15% of the AP test. 5. Energy Resource and Consumption (energy concepts, consumption, fossil fuels, nuclear energy, hydroelectric power, conservation and renewable energy) Chapters 12 & 13. Represent 10-15% of the AP test. 6. Pollution (water pollution, air pollution, ozone depletion, waste disposal and generation, human health and environmental risks) Chapters 14-17. Represent 25-30% of the AP test. 7. Global Change (ozone, global warming and loss of biodiversity) Chapters 15, 18 and 19. Represent 10-15% of the AP test.

  21. Textbook by Friedland & Relyea Students should be reading 2 pages per night. Homework – completing labs, review sheets and vocabularies.

  22. Multiple choice questions (100 in 90 minutes)

  23. 4 5 Multiple choice questions (100 in 90 minutes) 6 7

  24. FRQ questions (4, 22 minutes each)

  25. Grading Policy Labs every ten days. (20%) Class work every two days. (10%) Tests every two weeks. (44%) Final (1 each semester) (16%) Homework read 2 pages per night/vocabulary. (5%) Surprise quiz once a week to ensure that you are reading. (5%)

  26. I accept late work – 10% penalty for work 1-3 days late. I post the grades to AERIES within 2 days of assignment completion

  27. APES exam on May 6, 2019 For Juniors, I will raise your 1st and 2nd semester grades to an A if you score a 5 on the APES exam. I will raise your Semester 1 or Semester 2 to a B or give you a 5% boost (whichever is better) if you score a 4 on the APES exam. I will raise 1 semester grade by 3% if you score a 3 on the exam. I will lower both semester grades by 1 letter if you score a 1 on the exam. I will lower 1 semester grade by 1 letter if you score a 2 on the exam. New policy for 2019

  28. Summer Work • Read Pages 1- 22 of your text, Environmental Science for AP. Exam on chapter 1 and summer homework due on day 1. 2. Watch the 3 tutorials on dimensional analysis and metric conversions. • Answer the 3 questions on the summer hand out. • Vocabulary (define and draw a picture for the 1 word on the summer hand out).

  29. Read Chapter 1 Yes No 2. Provide a definition/picture of hectare Yes No 3. Watch the dimensional analysis videos Yes No 4. Be ready for a test on the 1st day Yes No

  30. You make the difference. If it is important to you, you will find time to do the work. If not, you will find an excuse.

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