AP Environmental Science: Course Organization

This course is organized into 6 units. Each unit is comprised of chapters, and within each chapter there are Readings, Lessons, Assignments, and Assessments.

• Readings – This section includes objectives for the chapter, textbook readings, and key concepts.
• Lessons – Each chapter contains two or more multimedia lessons that provide the "lecture" portion of this online course. When you click on a lesson, you will also have access to the Text for the lesson, as well as the multimedia link that will launch the lesson.
• Assignments – Within each chapter you may find any assignments that relate to the chapter topic, such as related Labs. You will also find Discussion Questions that enable you to share your thoughts/opinions on the chapter topic.
• Assessments – Here you will find a multiple-choice assessment for the chapter that follows the same format as the multiple-choice portion of the College Board Advanced Placement Exam. Make sure you have studied all the material for the chapter BEFORE attempting the test.